Background:

The Bulldog originated from Great Britain, believed to have ancient Mastiff blood in its ancestry.  Bred primarily for the barbaric sport of bull baiting and fighting, the Bulldog used to be a ferocious, bloodthirsty breed.  Since this violent sport was curbed, breeders set about gentling the Bulldog through careful selective breeding until today's gentle, amiable companion dog took shape.  Throughout its existence, the Bulldog also played other roles as guard dog, military dog and police dog, in some cases with distinction.  Structurally, the bulldog is a heavily built, low slung dog with a massive head with a multitude of folds in its skin.  These facial wrinkles require daily care to prevent infection.

Personality:

today's Bulldog is a loyal, gentle companion very trustworthy even with children.  This breed required a good brushing every week, but daily care of the facial wrinkles is recommended.  A delightful companion, this breed does not demand a lot of space and will do fine in an apartment as long as a daily walk is in the cards.

Physical Appearance:

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