Impressive Look with Kind Soul
Just hearing the word "Bulldog" our imagination makes us see a
sturdy and impressing looking creature. However behind this image
you may find bon character with kind soul.
Today's breed appeared in late 19th century. This dog has
individuality and is considered to be the national dog of England,
embodying best qualities of the real gentleman such as
imperturbability, respectfulness, conservatism, stolidity from one
side and some kind of aristocratism from the other.
Housing of these dogs requires responsibility, as far as
originally it was a fighting breed and with the lapse of time
turned into decorative. Having lost its working qualities, Bulldog
became rather vulnerable.
And yet this breed has a very specific appearance. This is not
without reason. The history of origin may tell you a lot of
interesting facts, explaining the peculiarities of the dog's
appearance.
Nowadays this breed looks kindly, but originally it was used to
bait bulls. To fight against such a huge animal they needed to be
of a special build. The fanciers of the rude sport molded the dog
to be low to make it harder for the bull to injure the dog with
its horns. If the bull succeeded to do it, the Bulldog could be
thrown on the ground. So the breed had to be well build and strong
to be able to resist sudden bull's toss and strokes.
Bulldog's wrinkles were a very necessary feature because they
directed the blood away from the dog' eyes and nose. As for the
nose, it had to be set back so that the dog could breathe easily
when the bull didn’t let the dog go.
Being very cruel this sport was forbidden and outlawed. The future
of the breed was under threat; nevertheless there were people who
had appreciated the true value of this kind of dog. Breeders' aim
was to preserve better traits of character and get rid of
unnecessary. Though, even now firmness and obstinacy still can be
found in his character. If you have Bulldog you certainly noticed
that if it doesn’t want to do something you will never make him
fulfill it.