Have you ever noticed that “bulldogs” seems to be an extremely popular name for college and high school sports teams? I grew up near a town who had their own bulldogs, but I see mention of bulldogs in the news quite frequently. In fact, when I research for this blog, most of the stories that come up are about bulldogs sports teams. I wonder why that is. Read more about Why are So Many High School Sports Teams Bulldogs?
Of the many things that make English Bulldogs so loveable, the myriad colors they come in is surely one of the most fun things about them. According to the breed standard from the American Kennel Club, bulldogs are accepted in six different color varieties, which includes patterns as well. Listed below are the AKC color standards, in order of preference: Read more about Bulldog Colors
Bulldogs are a great companion breed; full of character and a perpetual puppy attitude that instantly endears them to almost everyone they meet. If you are here, you probably already know how wonderful bulldogs can be. What you may not be aware of are some very serious potential health problems that plague some bulldogs. Understanding the risks when you get a bulldog can help you be prepared and prevent heartache down the road. Read more about Common Health Problems with Bulldogs
All of the things that make bulldogs unique, such as their perpetual puppy personalities, their adorable faces and their joy in constant attention, also serve to cause them problems with inexperienced owners. Bulldogs require special owners, and are a terrible breed to bring home on impulse. As a result, many bulldogs end up being placed in rescue situations or meet sad fates. Read more about Bulldog Rescue Organizations
If you have a short-nosed dog such as Bulldog, Boston Terrier, Pug or Boxer, you are probably familiar with the breathing trouble that is particular to those types of dogs. Not only can it cause you sleepless nights by giving your dog the most unattractive snore (our Boston could shake the walls), it can also serious health problems, and even death when these breeds get stressed out.
Many major airlines are cracking down on allowing brachycephalic dogs and cats to fly because so many were dying from the stress of traveling. Even if you were willing to accept the risk to get your beloved dog where he needs to go, many airlines just will not transport these breeds. Read more about Fideaux Doesn’t Have to Stay Home This Christmas
In another case of society sinking to its lowest depths, an English bulldog was found dead this month, after his owner received many text messages demanding money and drugs or the dog would be tortured slowly. This is wrong on so many levels, I don't even know where to start.
The dog may have been dead before the messages were sent, and was found near train tracks three days after he disappeared. The owner, Jennifer Thomas, reports having seen two people in her driveway when he disappeared. No word from the autopsy has been published about whether or not he died from being hit by the train or if he was already dead. Thomas, a wheelchair-bound woman in Woodland, WA, tearfully read the ransom messages in a report on a Portland TV channel. Read more about Bulldog Held for Ransom
It’s that time of the year again—when the leaves turn colors, the weather gets cooler, and shelters are full of dogs just waiting for adoption. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, making it a great time to find a new furry friend.
Many people don’t get their dogs from shelters, and that’s a problem. When you buy from a breeder or a pet store, you often don’t get an animal that’s been well-cared for, for starters. Shelter dogs have had shots, are spayed or neutered, and are treated for worms or any other health issues they may have. Read more about October is Adopt a Dog Month
Nineteen people were recently arrested in the biggest dog fighting bust the city of Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania ASPCA has ever seen. Thirty-two bulldogs were rescued from the operation, and given that ASPCA officers actually saw a fight in motion, it is believed that prosecutors will be successful convicting the animal abusers.
The Bulldog is one of the favored animal mascots for many organizations, including the United States Marine Corps, Georgetown University (Jack the Bulldog), Yale University (Handsome Dan), and the University of Georgia (Uga the Bulldog).
There is probably a different reason each organization has chosen such a loving and intelligent creature, but the reputation these wonderful animals have as being ferocious and loyal probably plays an important role.
Over the years, the bulldog has been portrayed by the media as an "attack dog" and in some instance the whole breed has been condemned as a menace. In my personal experience, I have found that the exact opposite is true - it is just another case of prematurely "judging a book by its cover", and some of these dogs being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Regardless of the reasons, Bulldog fame will continue in this country - and I think its a great thing.
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As originally reported in The Orange County Register, Diesel, a now 3 legged Bull Dog is currently in recovery after being being mauled by an older dog. The poor 7 month old puppy was left alone with an older family dog, and was bitten to the point of infection - which spread to his leg, and thus had to be removed. This breaks my heart.
Why would a family let a poor little baby like this suffer in such a cruel way? I just cant believe it. If you are in southern California this sweet little boy will be up for adoption and will be in need of some serious love and attention. Read more about 3 Legged Bull Dog Needs Loving Home