About Bulldogs:
The Bulldog is gentle, easygoing, and companionable. Although generally pleasant with other pets, its behavior may be unpredictable until it establishes dominance. It is possessive about food and should never be fed in the presence of other animals. It is very affectionate with people and an ideal pet for children. A descendant of the powerful Mastiff, the Bulldog is recognized as a national symbol in Britain. Its name derives from the sport of bullbaiting, for which it was bred for centuries: Bulls were leashed to stakes and the dogs attacked them by grabbing on to their noses. After the decline of this inhumane sport, the Bulldog had a brief career as a fighting dog until dogfighting was banned in England in 1835. Thereafter, breeders began eliminating the Bulldog’s ferocity. Today the Bulldog is a gentle and very loving pet.
Care and Exercise:
Required coat care and exercise are both minimal. Use a rough cloth routinely on the coat. Better to exercise too little rather than overexercise. This breed likes walks in cool weather. Beware of overheating; in summer try to keep in an air-conditioned environment. Never leave a dog in a car with the windows closed.
Recommended Households:
A delightful companion requiring little exercise. It is extremely sensitive to heat and must never be left in a hot, poorly ventilated area, such as a car. When food is present, Bulldogs may be aggressive toward other animals.
About French Bulldogs:
A clean, quiet, an easygoing breed. The French Bulldog is slighly suitable for city life. It is occasionally stubborn, but a quick learner. Ideally a one-person dog, the French Bulldog does not have much tolerance for children, but is an excellent companion for elderly people. The English and French disagree about the derivation of this little dog. While the English maintain that they exported it when it did not suit their fancy, the French claim the breed as an original. The truth is probably somewhere in between. The English Bulldog is no doubt a strong ancestor of this French breed. But the French Bulldog has been present in France since the 17th century, when it was bred by artisans in Paris as a fighting dog. The first official organization for the breed was the French Bulldog Club of America, founded in 1898.
Care and Exercise:
Virtually no coat care is required, except a brisk rub with a rough cloth. Although fairly active, both indoors and out, does not need a great deal of exercise. It should be kept in a well-ventilated environment and not be subjected to closeness. Avoid overheating.
Recommended Households:
Best suited to an individual rather than a family, the French Bulldog thrives on a one-to-one relationship. It is an alert little watchdog that does well in the city. In a family situation, it behaves like a child, in that it tends to compete with other pets or children. An ideal dog for the right family or a single owner. Demands a great deal of personal attention and interaction; needs fussing over.
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