Bulldog type

Bulldogs, 1879

Bulldogs are a type of dog that were traditionally used for the blood sports of baiting and dog fighting, but today are kept for other purposes, including companion dogs, guard dogs and catch dogs.^[1]^[2]^[3] Bulldogs are typically stocky, powerful, square-built animals with large, strong, brachycephalic-type muzzles.^[2] It is believed bulldogs were developed during the 16th century in the Elizabethan era from the larger mastiffs, as smaller, more compact dogs were better suited for baiting.^[1]^[2]^[3]

List of bulldog breeds[]

Extant breeds[]

Extinct breeds[]

Gallery[]

Old English Bulldog in Paris, 1863
A bull and a bulldog, etching by F. Barlow, circa 17th century A.D..
Bull-baiting with dogs, 19th century
Spanish Alano dogs, bull-fighting scene by Goya, circa 1815
Spanish Alano dogs, bull-fighting scene, circa 1795

References[]

^ Jump up to: ^a ^b Beaufoy, James, Staffordshire Bull Terriers: a practical guide for owners and breeders, Ramsbury, Wiltshire: The Crowood Press Ltd., 2016, ISBN 9781785000973.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ Hancock, David, The mastiffs: the big game hunters, their history, development & future, Charwynne Dog Features, 2001, ISBN 9780951780114.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b Zarley, B. David, "Your Yorkie Was a Killing Machine", Vice, 22 November 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b Fogle, Bruce (2009). The encyclopedia of the dog. New York: DK Publishing. ISBN 978-0-7566-6004-8.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b Drury, W.D., British dogs, their points, selection, and show preparation, London: L.U. Gill, C. Scribner's sons, 1903.
^ Confederação Brasileira de Cinofilia, "Buldogue Campeiro" (in Portuguese), cbkc.org, 28 January 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
^ Verband für das Deutsche Hundewesen, "Continental bulldog" (in German), vdh.de. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
^ Confederação Brasileira de Cinofilia, "Buldogue Serrano" (in Portuguese), cbkc.org, 12 August 2009. Retrieved 8 November 2019.

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