Articles about Bulldog. Posted by Bulldog-Breeds-Store
The fate of this breed was very difficult – having almost disappeared at early 20 century, it was fortunately saved. Still remaining vulnerable and liable to illnesses, it was divided into two breeding lines with significant differences. The general public got acquainted with the species only in the 1980s. The breed was recognized at the national level by the United Kennel Club (UKC) in 1999, but the International Canine Federation (FCI) has not yet recognized it. In America, the leadership in the breeding of pedigree English Bulldogs belongs to the United States. There is a Standard of English Bulldog there, a few differing from British and International standards. The first reference of English Bulldog in the U.S. dates back to 1880 - five year old brindle and white male named Donald was exhibited by Sir William Verner in New York. Experts agree that male Robinson Crusoe and female Britomartis were the best Bulldogs in the U.S. in late 19 century. Britomartis always took first place at New York shows from 1885 to 1890, and Robinson Crusoe became the first national champion in 1888. What is it so remarkable in the American period of the American Bulldog breed?.
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