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This breed was initially used for betting on dog fights during the seventeenth century (in 1835 this practice was banned in England). Its origin is in the “old dog Greek” Kalb glint than or bulls Maltese dog: a breed imported to England, which old mastiff cross gave rise to the old English bulldog.

The bulldog of old was lighter and similar to that pudgy bulldog Boxer today, it was a purely sporting animal. Was used in the creation of other races as: Bull mastiff, Boxer, Bull Terrier, and some hounds like the old type Beagle. As fighting dog was an animal who only accepted the challenge of larger animals such as bears, bulls and even lions. The origin of the name comes from being a butcher’s dog, that is, its function was to run the bulls, for believing that the meat was so soft. Although it is probably a corruption of the name Band dog or ‘hardened dog. “

Keep in mind that the old bulldogs do not have anything to do with the current, were only modified with crosses with other breeds like the Pug or pug, breed of bulldog which inherited his flattened nose and his chubby muscled. Former Bulldogs were looking dogs varied, sometimes long-nosed dogs and all colors. It should be noted that the old bulldog was a working animal which gave much importance to the character.

The current English bulldog animal is a competition aimed at the beauty shows. It’s smart, clean and very gentle, it is an excellent pet.

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