English bulldog: 10 things to know before adopting one

If you are considering adopting an English Bulldog there are some things you absolutely need to know before welcoming him into your family such as his peculiar characteristics that will help you to fully understand the character and needs of this breed.

He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him

His appearance might make us smile, being his gait a bit awkward and his persistent snoring, but they are still traits that make such a English Bulldog, a very popular dog not only in his homeland, England, but much desired overseas as well. This small-scale Molosser is a good-natured, lover of family and quiet.

If you are considering adopting an English Bulldog, here are 10 things to know about this breed:

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Love tranquility

The English Bulldog makes a perfect companion dog for people of all ages. The animal is in fact very calm, calm and loves the tranquility that hovers around him even just looking at him. This is basically a peculiar element of the nature of an English Bulldog who, although stubborn, does not give up on relaxation.

He is definitely not an athlete

Not only is the English Bulldog a very quiet four-legged friend, but also quite lazy. Of course every dog is different from the other, but generally an English Bulldog will much prefer a cushion, a kennel or, better still, the sofa to adventures and sports. In fact, the dog needs moderate physical activity, to be totally avoided on the hottest days.

It tends to get fat easily

Lazy and also voracious, yes, this is another aspect to take into account. The English Bulldog brushes off whatever is given to them, tending to put on weight easily which is why rations need to be weighed and not to overdo it with extra snacks and treats. Your vet will be able to tell you the exact amount of food your English Bulldog should consume.

It is a brachycephalic

The English Bulldog, like the French Bulldog, the Pug, the Boxer and many other dogs, is a brachycephalic dog that is a dog that has a genetic malformation, desired and selected by the human being in order to obtain the appearance and physical characteristics that the dog today owns.

This condition is a source of unimaginable suffering for the animal, it is no coincidence that these dogs are subject to a very long series of complications known as BAOS or brachycephalic syndrome including: breathing difficulties, syncope, exercise intolerance, heat stroke , regurgitation.

The breed, like the others, is in fact extremely delicate

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Can not swim

Due to its short and massive structure and its weight which in any case is around 25-30 kg, so much for a small dog, the English Bulldog cannot swim. This breed does not have a bad relationship with water, but not knowing how to swim, it would sink like a stone also because it would not be able to keep its head above the water.

Whether at the sea, at a lake or near a river, the animal must therefore always be supervised. Many English Bulldog owners use life jackets to make sure their dog is in no danger.

He loves children

The English Bulldog is an excellent companion dog even for the little ones. He loves being part of the family and with his calm and good nature, he is the perfect dog for those with children. Especially with children he relates very peacefully, also having great patience.

It is not the hair that needs too much care, but the rest of the body

The English Bulldog's coat is short and soft and brushing it twice a week, but even once, is just fine. Rather, they are other parts of the body that need to be treated more. Among these are certainly the wrinkles and folds of his adorable face that should be cleaned every day to remove the dirt that lurks there and avoid skin infections.

A damp cloth soaked in simple hot water can be used to clean the dog also because this breed does not need frequent baths.

He sleeps like a log, but snores like a human

The English Bulldog loves to laze for a long time, but perhaps this was understood. In fact, it sleeps about 14 hours a day, however it cannot really be said that the animal "does not hear and does not see itself" because the English Bulldog snores and also a lot.

Being a brachycephalic, this Russian breed has a hard time breathing due to their narrower than normal nostrils and soft palate which cause them to snore when they sleep.

He was a bull fighter

It would not seem like it, yet this breed was once selected precisely to attack and fight bulls in bull baiting, a very violent show that was staged in medieval England until the nineteenth century and which could be considered a sort of ancient bullfight. where the bulls were attacked by the Bulldogs.

Hence the name of this breed, the "bull dog or bull dog" but today it is undoubtedly an excellent companion dog that does not know what the word aggression means (like no other animal).

It is one of the most popular dogs in all of America

The Bulldog is a beloved dog in the new continent, where this breed almost escaped extinction when in England, after the ban on bull baiting, no one wanted to breed English Bulldogs anymore.

For years these Bulldogs, as well as the French, have been the most requested dogs by Americans and also throughout 2021 this breed has surpassed the others, ranking 6th in the AKC ranking of the most common dog breeds in America.

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