The Bulldog is descended from the Asiatic mastiff. The name bulldog originated from its use as an arena dog that actually attacked bulls, a practice that was prohibited long ago.

Bulldogs are short but tough. The height is about 13 inches and the weight around 50 pounds.

With a face that only its mother could love (er, and its owner) this once ferocious little dog now is a good-natured, loyal companion dog. They can also be good guard dogs.

Here is a pack of bulldogs, beginning at left we have Bosley the Bulldog (a Puffkin by Swibco), Dover is one of the Coca-Cola International Series, Simon Poochley is in back and is from Boyds, Bullet is a Luv Pet from Russ Berrie, and the two at right are Wrinkles the bulldogs from Ty, a Beanie Buddy and a Beanie Baby.

These bulldogs are, from left: a Webkinz Bulldog by Ganz, Sherman the Bulldog from Manhattan Toy, Norman the Bulldog from Douglas, a Wide Eyez Bulldog from Russ and there is a little Pet Pad Bulldog made by E&S Imports in front. You can find some of these dogs in our Gift Shop.

The Kennel Index

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