What do England, the U.S. Marines, Yale University, University of Georgia, and dozens of other schools all have in common?
The dog they have all chosen to represent their tough, tenacious characters. That dog? Why, it's the Bulldog, of course!
Sometimes called the English Bulldog or the British Bulldog, the breed originated in England and has a bloody past.
It descended from fighting mastiffs that were brought to the British Isles by the Romans and was used in a bloody sport called bullbaiting.
Today, however, the Bulldog only slightly resembles his ancestors in appearance. And all of the ferociousness that he exhibited in the bullbaiting pens? Gone for good.
Despite his still ferocious appearance, you'd be hard-pressed to find a dog with a sweeter, more loving disposition. They are friendly, social, calm, balanced, compassionate, stubborn, proud and persevering.
If you are considering to own an English Bulldog, or you’ve just become a new English Bulldog owner, there are some realities you do need to fully accept.
Check out the twelve realities new English Bulldog owners must accept on the next page!…and if you already are an English Bulldog owner, see if you can relate!
Scott Shoemaker
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More like a spoiled little baby !! Lol
Brenda Mearian Schneider
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He is gorgeous!!
Brenda Mearian Schneider
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Rescuing is always a great option as well. That is how we got our bully. They are a lot of work. So many people get them and are not prepared for what they need. Sadly they then get mistreated and poorly taken care of and end up in shelters or rescues and worse…
Gail Sparrow
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Adorable i though of you Debbie Rembe when I saw this
Sarah Smith
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Amen Brenda! Thank you.
Scott Shoemaker
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Thanks, we think he is the most handsome bully around, like all bully owners!! Lol
Juliann Tran
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Sandita Mitsathaphone
Deneane Michele Jones-Coles
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Sooo adorable
Abbey Cars
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I have a year old and he is very naughty , this is my first bull dog , could anyone help please he jumps up everyone and every thing , he still messes in the house he has regular walks and is let out last thing at night but when I get up in the morning he has messed help please zzz
Eric Maar
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They hog the car AC
Alexa Gordon Bennett
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Amy Elizabeth Dawley
Andrea Mann
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Same 12 was posted about Cocker Spaniels
Joan Barnicott
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This is so true fits our guy to a tee
Kate Lynn
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Anthony Koch
Richard Moran
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Max
Matt Retundie
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Donna
Max Barboza
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Pamela Barboza Mariela Barboza
Mariela Barboza
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jejej o tr
Pamela Barboza
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Lol number 6 your tv is now our tv haha
Jp Marzullo
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Handsome Boy! Bella is more of a softy!
Robyn Machado
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I think they are just trying to warn potential new BD owners. They do cost a lot of money and many do have health issues (like ours). Most people don’t have that kind of money to spend on vet bills and that’s not good for the doc.
Rob Householder
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I understand but not all bulldogs have those issues either mine don’t and my female is 4 years old maybe I’m just lucky
David Mcnamee
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Sarah Lynch
Katelyn Schwinn
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Troy Dittmar
Darla Stanford Greenwood
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Audie Greenwood
Kathy Jacobsen
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So true
Sara Clark
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Bryan Louie Michael
Mike Pellegrini
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John
Kristy Marr Adalian
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I have an olde English named Angus! Love him to death but he def has some health problems as far as skin allergies and ear infections.
Tony Hart
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Totally agree, they are an awesome dog,1
Christine Catherine
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My babies Dallas and Bailey. They have brought so much joy to my life. They are seriously the best ever.
Kirsty Mapes Cooney
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Book onto a training class. X
Kala Henderson McCaig
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My babies!
Drey Julia
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Ned Drey Sr
Scott Shoemaker
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She is beautiful!!
Paul Clemas
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I yearn for the day when i click on what might be an interesting article and don’t have to click after every paragraph. Didn’t read it.
Melissa Purnell-Flowers
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Mike Flowers
Joanne Grace
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Limit his water at night and don’t feed late as far as jumping I just tapped Gertie on the head with a fly swatted lightly and firmly said no jump she caught on fast
Tim Syperek
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Melissa DAntoni Syperek
Kay Wilhelm
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Adorable
Richelle Strauss
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Gabby Strauss
Cory Bergum Ecker
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this is my Oscar when I bought him I was told he was a French bull dog lol he’s 50 pounds lol
Demorio Sheffield
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Robyn Sheffield
Robyn Sheffield
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#1,2,10 lol
John Brittingham
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So true, every one.
Shelby Elizabeth
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Tyler G Bowe
Mike Gage
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We love r Bully have not spent thousands on him but would not take anything for him and when he needs to go to the vet we take him. And thank God we have a Vet that will work with us.
Mike Gage
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Paul Wright well said.
Mike Gage
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Grasiela Mariscal I agree.
Mike Gage
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Our Bully turned 7 Sat. 26 we had some skin issues and eye problem that was fixed but that has been it Thank God. If you take of them you won’t have ALL THESE ISSUES MAYBE. And we pd $1500.00 for him came from a good breeder and he has papers. Just sayin and we will have another one.