It is hard to see when looking at Bulldog puppies for sale, that eventually they will grow into one of the most recognizable dogs on anyone's block. In time, those Bulldog puppies become sturdy, dependable companions known for their rolling ways of moving and their distinctive faces. Despite the fact that this breed began in violence, it is today one of the most easy-going breeds around.
Bull Dogs (formerly known as Bulldogs -- with no space between the two words) are known for their strength, courage and tenacity, making them perfect mascots for sports teams. Their appearance and temperament stem from the Bull Dog being bred for one specific, if horrific task: the brutal sport of bull baiting practiced in England hundreds of years ago. In short, the job of the Bull Dog was to grab the bull by the nose and hold on. (We'll spare you the gory details.)
Today, most Bull Dog puppies for sale grow into great family pets. They are strong, and resolute, but more often than not, they do not have to use their physical endowment other than to participate in family activities. Many Bull Dog puppies have found themselves in relative laps of luxury, sharing an apartment with young professionals who enjoy having the Bully join them on a stroll through the park. Some of the luckiest Bull Dog puppies for sale have wound up in the homes of celebrities such as George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Ozzy Osbourne, Jesse Ventura and Ice-T. Not bad company for a dog that traces its beginnings to the cruel days of medieval England.
The coat of the modern Bull Dog comes in several colors: red brindle, all other brindles, solid white, solid red, solid fawn, solid fallow and piebald (covered in large black and white splotches). The America Kennel Club (A.K.C.) standard says that solid black Bull Dogs are undesirable.
When looking at Bull Dog puppies for sale, it is difficult to understand why their heads receive greatest amount of attention, at least when in the show ring. The AKC, in its breed standards, devotes almost as much space to the head and face of the Bull Dog as it does to the rest of the body. To be specific, the word count is 607 words just on the head and face, and 747 words for the rest of the Bull Dog.
This emphasis on the face is for a good reason. Look at Bull Dog puppies for sale and you will see what makes them distinctive in the canine world. They have wrinkles, a distinctive under-bite, large and expressive eyes, a short muzzle, large jaws, very noticeable ears and all of this is set onto a massive head. It is this head that separates the Bull Dog from other breeds, including the Bullmastiff, which counts the Bull Dog for half of its name and breeding, and even the French Bulldog, which is smaller, slimmer and whose head only slightly resembles that of the Bull Dog.
But, it is that head and face that accounts for some of the Bull Dog's health issues. Some may have respiratory problems due to the short muzzle. Their prominent eyes may experience problems, especially dryness or infection. But overall, most of the Bull Dog puppies for sale grow into strong, healthy and affectionate adults.
