Description: The English bulldog is of medium size, a compact but wide dog with short legs. The body and head are well built, with extra skin on both the skull and forehead. Their cheek extends to the side of the eyes. It has a short but wide muzzle with a broad and deep stop. The nose is broad with large nostrils and is black in colour. This breed has dark eyes that are setback. They have ears that are small, thin, and set high on the head. With large jaws, that are also broad and square with hanging upper lips, this breed should have an under bite. The tail is screwed, but can be straight. …
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English Bulldogs are gregarious and friendly animals. They have a generally docile, if stubborn, attitude. Their temperament is friendly, but their sour expression and muscular build probably reveals much more about their history.
English Bulldogs were probably bred from Mastiffs in the late 1500s. There is some dispute about this subject. It is also possible that both Mastiffs and English Bulldogs were bred from the Alaunt. Some even believe that Mastiffs are the ancestor of the English Bulldog. Regardless of their origin, we know that these dogs were bred to be stocky, strong, low, and fast. These features allowed them to do just what their name implies-fight bulls.
Although pretty unthinkable now, English Bulldogs were initially bred …
Obesity is one of the most common problems affecting dogs of any breed, even the tough looking English Bulldog is at risk.
In fact, dog experts believe that obesity is the fourth leading cause of death among dogs. Why? Be aware that, just like humans, fat dogs are more prone to heart disease, fatty liver disease, cancer, canine diabetes, kidney issues as well skeletal stress.
You will know if Fido is overweight when you can no longer feel his ribs because of the increasing amounts of fat. There is also minimal or no tuck up in the tummy area. While obese dogs have heavy fat over the ribs, along the spine and around the tail, morbidly fat …

