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  • Information about English Bulldogs for Owners
    and Prospective English Bulldog Buyers
  • Free Bulldog Pictures, Photos and E-Cards
  • Directory of Worldwide Bulldog Links
  • Gifts and Collectibles for Bulldog Lovers

The English or British Bull Dog, or Bull Dogs. Often misspelled as Bul Dog, or Buldog, and Buldogs
This site is for all people who simply love English Bulldogs, and / or consider to buy one.

At this site you'll find:
A Basic Introduction to the English Bulldog Dog Breed
The English Bulldog is an AKC and FCI recognized dog breed, classified in the Molosser Group, or the Non-Sporting Group. The perfect Bulldog must be of medium size and smooth coat; with heavy, thickset, low-swung body, massive short-faced head, wide shoulders and sturdy limbs. The general appearance and attitude should suggest great stability, vigor and strength. The disposition should be equitable and kind, resolute and courageous (not vicious or aggressive), and demeanor should be pacific and dignified. These attributes should be countenanced by the expression and behavior.

It is believed that the Bulldog originated in the British Isles. The name bull was applied to the breed because of the dog's use in connection with bullbaiting.

Over the last years the Bulldog has become more and more popular. Bulldogs are ranked #21 in the AKC Dog Breeds 1999 Top 50 (ranking based on the number of dogs that were registered by the AKC in 1999). An increasing number of people recognized and appreciated the Bulldog's clownish and loving character.

One of the goals of this web site is to provide information about Bulldogs, so that you hopefully won't buy a Bulldog just because you've seen one on television or in the movies. Bulldogs look very cute and therefore are easily bought on impulse. Although most Bulldogs not only look cute but are cute in fact -- it's still important to know the characteristics of Bulldogs, its needs and also, the weaknesses of the breed! If you already own a Bulldog, or you've already decided to buy one, this site can help you to find information about care for Bulldogs, health issues, breeding and how to find reputable breeders. Also, this site offers a lot of fun stuff for Bulldog fanciers -- free Bulldog electronic greeting cards, photos, and clip art pictures, and a very extensive directory of worldwide Bulldog related links.

The English or British Bull Dog, or Bull Dogs. Often misspelled as Bul Dog, or Buldog, and Buldogs
Is a Bulldog the Right Breed For You?

A Bulldog is:
  • a dog that loves and needs human companionship and lots of attention
  • a dog with a great sense of humour, not perse the same humour as their owners
  • a dog that can be very stubborn and "naughty" - unless its owner knows to make clear to the dog what behavior is rewarding and wished for
  • a breed that, unfortunately, suffers from many different genetic disorders (not all individual Bulldogs suffer from disorders - but for the breed as a whole, the many genetic disorders are in my opinion defenitely a weakness!)


So, the right owner for a Bulldog would be:
  • someone who has a lot of time to share with his* dog
  • someone who loves to cuddle his dog a lot
  • someone who knows how to let the dog's intelligence work *for* him, instead of against ...
  • someone who's "soft" - but at the same time can be consequent all the time
  • someone who is patient - but doesn't give up easily
  • someone who can appreciate a dog being clownish and "naughty"
  • someone who is aware of the breed's weaknesses and is alert to prevent the Bulldog's illness / death - knows how to recognize early symptoms of disease
  • NOT someone who's looking for a dog to keep outdoors
  • NOT someone who's searching for a very athletic dog, to go for long walks every day, compete in competitive agility etc.
  • NOT someone who's looking for a dog that will "automatically" ** be very obedient (a Bulldog can learn to obey perfectly, but this will only succeed if the owner knows how to train a dog using positive training methods, and will to train the dog regularly).
* "his" could be "her" also, ofcourse ;-) !
** There's not one single breed that will be obedient automatically! However, the average Bulldog will be more disposed to do whatever seems right to the dog itself, whereas some other breeds will be more disposed to do whatever their owner seems to like!


"Dog with Cards" - a wonderful art print.

If you want to send this Bulldog art work as a free electronic greeting card, use this link (at that page, scroll down to find the option "Send as a free e-card").

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"Dog with Cards"


If you consider to buy a Bulldog, the links below can be of great value for you:
  • Before You Get a Dog - A very informative article by Sandi Dremel.
  • Choosing The Perfect Dog - How do I choose the perfect dog for me?
  • Consider the Ideal Bulldog! Ah, that zenith of canine loveliness, with its beautiful flat face, roach back, hunk-like body, screw tail, voluminous wrinkles! But as with all purebred dogs, the distinguishing features of our little furry friends are not without cost, as they carry with them an increased risk of medical problems. Read on, at Bulldogs 911 ...
  • Puppymills.com - What is a puppy mill? How to find a good breeder? Buying a puppy from the newspaper, or the internet.
  • A Good Breeder is... - What makes a good breeder? An article by Marcy B. Heathman
  • The Bulldog Info Pages
  • The Bulldog Rescue Railroad
  • ... to find more bulldog related links, scroll down please!


Bulldog Care and Health Issues

As said before, unfortunately the Bulldog breed suffers from a relatively large ammount of (genetic) health disorders. Some of these disorders have to do with the Bulldog's standard - their flat face can cause problems, as well as their wrinkles and their body structure. A Bulldog cannot deal with heat - too high temperatures can easily cause your Bulldog's death! A good article about Bulldog health is "All you ever wanted to know about Bulldogs", by Tibor F. Dipold - veterinarian.



Clip Art !
After all this serious stuff and before more serious stuff will follow, some free Bulldog clip art to cheer you (and me) up! After all, the Bulldog is a cheerful breed ;-)!

The Bulldog Clip Art Collection below can be downloaded for free! However, you can not download the pictures directly from this page - click here for download instructions please.






The Bulldog Clip Art Collection above can be downloaded for free! However, you can not download the pictures directly from this page - click here for download instructions please. At that page, you'll also find more free bulldog clip art pictures, and photos!


All Bulldog Post Office
If you want to have a look at our Bulldog photo gallery and / or send our free Bulldog electronic greeting cards, visit the All Bulldogs Post Office (click here). The Bulldog photos at our Post Office can be downloaded for free, if you want to use them at your own web site, as screensavers, or to build your own Bulldog Post Office.

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Worldwide Bulldog Breed Clubs
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General, Extensive Bulldog Web Sites
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Gifts and Collectibles for Bulldog Fanciers
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  • The Bulldog Shop - a great online store offering more than 250 different Bulldog theme gifts and collectibles! Profits of this store benefit dog rescue.

    Bulldog Shop Categories:









And further:



Other online stores for Bulldog lovers:
  • Redbrick - a collection of very original Bulldog theme merchandise.


Bulldog Message Boards and E-Groups
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Bulldog Webrings
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Latest update November 19, 2000