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94 GUIDE T O BREED S

BULLDOG

FULL OF CHARACTER, THIS DOG IS A SYMBOL OF COURAGE, DETERMINATION, AND TENACITY AKC

Height range Once used for bull-baiting, and legendary for its refusal to let go of an adversary,
15–16 in (38–40 cm) the Bulldog has acquired a mellower reputation as a good-natured and lovable
Weight range companion. The dog does have a stubborn streak, as well as a protective
51–55 lb (23–25 kg)
instinct; these traits need handling with tact, though they rarely develop
Life span Under 10 years into aggression. With a squat and massively muscled body, wrinkled head,
Origin UK and upturned nose, this breed has character rather than beauty. Despite
its waddling gait, the Bulldog needs sufficient exercise to keep it from
gaining too much weight.
Smooth,
fawn coat
Other colors

Broad, round, Lower jaw
Variety of colors deep chest longer than
upper jaw
(overshot) High-set,
Thick, short rose ears Distinctive
forelegs set upturned nose
wide apart

Thick,
pendant lips

Sloping, muscular
shoulders

Hind legs longer
than forelegs

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