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COMPANION DOGS

American Bulldog Olde English Bulldogge

HEIGHT 20–27in (51–69cm) Variety of colors HEIGHT 16–20in (41–51cm) Variety of colors
WEIGHT 60–125lb (27–57kg) WEIGHT 51–79lb (23–36kg)
LIFE SPAN Up to 16 years LIFE SPAN 9–14 years

Early English settlers brought the Bulldog (see p.95) with them This muscular dog is a re-creation of the original 19th-century
to the US. Two breeders, John D. Johnson and Alan Scott, used Bulldog. It was developed in the US during the 1970s by David
the English variety to develop the American Bulldog, which is taller, Leavitt to eliminate some of the health problems that are now
more active, and more versatile than its English counterpart. seen in the modern Bulldog (see p.95). Confident and courageous,
Male dogs are significantly heavier than females. these intelligent dogs are excellent family companions.
However, they benefit from early
Well developed socialization and training.
flews
Wide, muscular back
Short coat White
Large, White and tan
broad head
Round,
brown eyes,
Red set wide apart

Button
ears
Broad
chest Broad
Short, chest
glossy coat

Rounded, catlike feet

French Bulldog

HEIGHT 11–13in (28–33cm) Black brindle
WEIGHT 24–29lb (11–13kg)
LIFE SPAN Over 10 years

A sturdy, compact little dog, the French Bulldog
Well pronounced Distinctive “bat”
makes an excellent companion, but has few stop ears—wide at base,
rounded at top
boundaries and will want to share its owner’s
favorite chair. Always ready for fun, the dog
may need kind but firm direction. This
breed is a descendant of the British
Toy Bulldog taken to France in
the 19th century.

Strong,
thickset
Short coat
neck

Fawn
Pied with white
predominant
over black

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