Bulldog Quiz: Here Are 10 Fascinating Facts You Should Know About The Lovable Dog Breed
Over the past 18 months, many of us have welcomed a new four-legged friend into our homes, as the Kennel Club saw the number of dog owners increase by almost eight percent from 2020.
But with 221 different purebred dog breeds to choose from, there is a lot of thought to be done before selecting your perfect puppy.
There’s even academic advice to seek out, with psychologist Stanley Coren’s book “The Intelligence of Dogs†categorizing breeds by instinct, obedience, and adaptability.
One dog that often appears at the top of people’s canine wishlists is the Bulldog – they were the UK’s fourth most popular pet in 2020 (only beaten by the Labrador Retriever, French Bulldog and Cocker Spaniel) and have a range of positive attributes that make them excellent pets.
Here are 10 fun and interesting facts about the breed.
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The barbaric practice of bull baiting was a common blood sport in the UK until it was fortunately banned in 1835. Bulldogs were specially bred to participate in these battles, where they attempted to bite their noses. of the bull and then hung on for as long as possible.
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Two US Presidents kept a Bulldog in the White House – Calvin Coolidge’s pet was called Boston Beans, while Warren Harding’s was called Oh Boy.
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Bulldogs today would no longer be able to fulfill the role they were bred to do. Modern bulldogs are unable to run for a long time, have a muzzle too short to hold a grip, and lack the aggressiveness they once had. However, they do have all of the attributes needed to make a great pet.
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The Bulldog is a breed very popular with groups, clubs and organizations looking for a mascot. Groups that have Bulldog mascots include the Western Bulldogs Australian Football Club, the Croatian GNK Dinamo Zagreb football fan group, the United States Marine Corps and the Australian National Rugby League team. It is also the mascot of no less than 39 American universities.
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