English Bulldogs - Wonderful Childhood Pets

If you are looking for a new puppy that will play well with your small children an English Bulldog may be the dog you are looking for. The dogs grow to weigh 50-55 pounds and become 12-14 inches tall. They also have wrinkly faces, caused by thick folds of skin. These dogs are very energetic puppies, but grows into a calm adult. The good thing about this breed is that they make great guard dogs, they are gentle with children and they are very affectionate.

Unfortunately, they drool a lot. They also snore, because they have a hard time breathing due to their noses being squished into their faces. So if you have just bought a new english bulldog puppy, I would suggest that you not let him sleep in your bed, because then you may have to put up with snoring from someone other than just your spouse.

These dogs are fairly easy to groom. All that you have to so is brush them with a stiff bristle brush every few day and give them baths when necessary.

English Bulldogs have a rich history. Their ancestors the old English Bulldogs began their existence by being a part of a sport in old time England. The sport was called bull baiting. The goal was for the dog to immobilize the bull by clamping its teeth down into it's flesh. This is why the dogs had short muzzles, it helped them to be able to breathe while their teeth were attached to the bull. Fortunately this became outlawed, but the old English bulldog became extinct. The dog was mixed with other breeds to create the dog we know today as the English bulldog.

If you plan on getting one of these dogs, keep in mind that puppies can be a lot of work, and will require a good bit of your time, especially at first. You will have to teach them everything that they will need to know, including potty training, their names and even how to go up and down stairs. Fortunately, dogs are fast learners. It should not take too long for you to teach them, with some patience.