The origins of American cattle are easy to discern; This breed of bulldog has a dark history. There were no official records of this dog breed until the National Kennel Club became involved in 1968. Until the moniker ‘American Bulldog’ was given, this breed was known by various names including the Country Bulldog, the Southern […]
Tag Archives: Bulldogs
01
Feb
Feb
So you want an English bulldog, huh? I don’t blame you. Who can resist the squishy face? The wrinkles? The swine-like snort? The bulldog waddle? It comes as no surprise that English bulldogs are one of the top ten most popular dog breeds in the United States, as measured by the AKC top ten list–and […]
13
Mar
Mar
English Bulldogs, like many breeds, often suffer from allergies. My 4.5 year old beef, Ribeye, is no exception. We got advice from veterinarians, allergists, breeders, and other bulldog owners. Here’s a roundup of five common allergy symptoms, as well as what worked and didn’t work for Ribeye. Symptoms: Excessive Mucus At about 11 months old, […]
20
Jan
Jan
Bulldog Tours in Charleston, South Carolina, offers three spooky tours and one not-so-spooky tour in Charleston, South Carolina. In hopes of experiencing some paranormal activity, my family chose The Haunted Prison, a walking tour inside and outside of the Old City Prison in the heart of Carolina, South Carolina. This article will suggest the pros, […]
27
Feb
Feb
American Bulldogs are not as prone to health problems as English Bulldogs because American Bulldogs have longer snouts and legs. However, American bulldogs are prone to health conditions such as hip dysplasia, atopy and demodex alopecia, notes Sheldon L. Gerstenfeld, VMD, author of ASPCA CompleteCusa ad Canes (Chronicle Books; 1999.) DogChannel.com notes that many American […]
24
Aug
Aug
In 2007, the English Bulldog cracked the top ten most popular breeds of dog in America for the first time. Part of the reason for their recent popularity in America is due to their temperament. English Bulldogs, like all “bully breeds” were bred to get along well with people, even sometimes acting as babysitters. Extremely […]