English Bulldog History

The English bulldog is the symbol of tenacity and stubborn determination. Centuries ago, the breed was called the “bandogge” since the dog spent much of its time bonded to or tied up with other dogs. The earliest reference to “bulldog” was found in literature in 1609. As British as Sir Winston Churchill, the Bulldog is believed to have evolved from the Molossian dog first brought to Britain by Phoenician traders in the 6th century BC. The breed was exploited in the sport of "bullbaiting" or fights between dogs and dogs., a practice that existed from Roman times. Though the Bulldog may appear to be oddly made, each point of its structure was bred into the breed to aid or protect it while attempting to overcome a bull. In 1835 "bullbaiting" became  forbidden in England, and the future looked bleak for the Bulldog until a handful of breeders set to preserving this breed that had become a symbol of Great Brittan. The English Bulldog is the English national bree d. Bulldog lovers who saved the breed transformed the dog  into a friendly and loving pet. .These dogs are extremely sweet and tolerant with children. When The Kennel Club (England) was organized in 1873, the Bulldog was among the first of the breeds to be recognized.

Modern Day British Bulldog

The Old British Bulldog.