Bulldog

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The bulldog, or french bulldog bull-dog is a dog breed dogs of the breed that appeared first in the East with molosse of Sumer whose main features are a skull and highly developed an impressive musculature. It descends from the dogue Tibet which it takes certain specific features such as the nose flattened, the powerful jaw. The hair is pretty short, usually color brindled. The size of the bulldog is average, and in fact a type of molosse relatively small.


Origins
The fossils that might help locate the location of origin for dogs of this type are rare. On the other hand, there are indications of their former existence: the Assyrians have left bas-reliefs dating from the tenth century BC. J.-C., showing dogs of this type, close to the dog of Tibet.

Their aggressive nature and natural aptitude for the fight made popular auxiliary groups of barbaric warriors from the eastern regions. The initial race presents for about 5000 years in the region of Tibet and mainly used as a weapon and as an assistant for hunting big game, has evolved throughout its journey towards Europe, owing to the nomadic life and crosses with local breeds.

Their use as animal combat against other dogs or against fauves (bears, lions, bulls, etc.). Is also attested, arousing admiration for their courage. These practices have begun to decline in the United Kingdom in 1835, when a law prohibited them: they have endured so clandestinely for half a century at least. These are the practices which gave its name: bull-dog (bull, in English, means bull), then at home bulldog.

The average size has decreased steadily between their introduction in Europe in the late nineteenth century, along with other morphological variation, selection of the least impressive.

Their use has subsequently evolved into the hunt for rodents, dogs crossing with type terrier, which has helped to improve their tenacity. These mixing successive undoubtedly produces individuals ears straight, but the standard is pending ears.

The french bulldog in particular
It was around 1850 that the dog is imported into France by British workers. He met with some success as a dog ratier among traders. It was only later after francisation it becomes a dog companion appreciated by Westerners on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.

At the end of the nineteenth century, the Kennel Club already accepted the toy gun as bulldogs, close to the french bulldogs. This was the subject of endless discussions between French and British… But the French maintain the idea that the barrel of the race belongs to them and that race existed long before. It is likely that these bulldogs s'accouplèrent toy with small ratiers french and that the crossings appeared that little dog of 11 kg, closest to the bulldog as ratier. A selection should give preference to the ears rather than straight and bent to a more stocky body. These dogs were both used for hunting rodents and unwanted dog company, in particular among women under small where their originality deceived visitors. At that time, Toulouse-Lautrec adora these small dogs funny, brash, with a remarkable frimousse. The popularity of this dog grew from some fans as Edward VII of the United Kingdom that we can see some photographs with his french bulldog named Peter. The race proved a smashing success to the United States, where personalities like Josephine Baker s'entichèrent their small animal. With the hardships and horrors of the world wars, many farmers abandoned their dog breeding, so this race has gradually lost its reputation. It is noted, however, from 1980 to a resurgence of livestock french bulldog. The french bulldogs are sometimes called "Dondon" or "Boulis' by the fans.

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