| Bulldogs have a large head, with a characteristic underbite, technically called mandibular prognathism. |
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Male: 50-79 pounds; Female: 40-50 pounds |
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Smooth, short |
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The Bulldog, colloquially known as the British Bulldog, is a foaming type of dog that originated in England. |
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Bulldogs are general good-natured. Despite their famous "sour mug" expression, Bulldogs are generally docile, although they can prove to be very fast movers at times. They are friendly and gregarious, but occasionally willful. Bulldogs can be so attached to home and family that they will not venture out of the yard without a human companion. Due to their friendly nature, bulldogs are known for getting along well with children, other dogs and pets.
A bulldog is suitable for houses, as well as apartments, due to their size and susceptibility to the weather. |
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Bulldogs are easily trainable as compared with many other breeds. |
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Bulldogs require daily cleaning of their face folds to avoid unwanted infections caused by moisture accumulation. Daily teeth brushing with a regular human soft toothbrush using a vet-approved toothpaste is also recommended. Like all dogs, bulldogs require daily exercise. If not properly exercised the bulldog could gain weight, which could cause health problems relating to the lungs and heart. Bulldogs are extremely sensitive to heat and cold and great care should be given to the dog during overly warm periods. During these times, the owner should ensure that the dog has plenty of shade and water, and should be ideally kept out of standing heat. The tail in some dogs can be tight to the body and can cause infection if not treated or cleaned underneath regularly. |
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The bulldog's appearance contributes to specific health issues. Breathing issues can be prevalent in the breed due to the shape and the shortness of muzzle. In particular, bulldogs are known to snore loudly. Other problems can include cherry eye, certain allergies, and among older bulldogs, hip issues. Puppies may need to be delivered by Caesarean section, because of the large heads in proportion to body size. |
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