English bulldog

History, origin & features

In the 13th century, English Bulldogs were selected for their ferocity. They were then used in England for “bullbaiting”. This type of sport pitted these dogs against bulls. The practice disappeared in 1837, and the breed became scarce until some passionate hunters took them on. A new education was instilled in them, and the result is today's ideal pets. At first glance, the English Bulldog's massive head, unevenly larger than the rest of the body, gives it a grumpy appearance. The ever-hanging whisker pads are also a key feature. As soon as you see the animal, you notice its great robustness, despite its very short legs. Coat: very short, with a smooth, fine structure.
Color: uniform (red, black, fawn, white, etc.) all over the body except for the mask, which is black; or variegated with white. Head: very imposing, covered with very wrinkled skin and a fairly flat, non-protruding forehead. A brow furrow runs across the top of the eyes.
Ears: fairly small, more or less curved. They are set fairly far apart.
Eyes: Medium-sized, circular in shape. Their black color leaves almost no room for white.
Body: stocky with a robust chest. Hence the animal's ability to run fast. It has little stamina, however.
Tail: round, not covered with coarse hair. It is more or less short and never rises above the height of the body.