The Bulldog has a longstanding association with British culture; the BBC wrote: "to many the Bulldog is a national icon, symbolising pluck and determination". During the Second World War, the Prime Minister Winston Churchill was likened to a Bulldog for his defiance of Nazi Germany.
What is the symbolism of a Bulldog?
As the phrase 'British Bulldog spirit', meaning unrelenting courage, had evolved during the 19th century, plucky Bulldogs soon became a regular fixture in World War I propaganda posters. But perhaps the most symbolism came when Winston Churchill became Prime Minister.
What was the purpose of the Bulldog?
First bred in England as a cross between the pug and the mastiff, the Bulldog's main purpose was as an entertainment dog in the sport of bull-baiting, a popular game during the Middle Ages -- from the 1200s through the mid 1800s, when it was outlawed by an act of Parliament.
What does it mean to have a Bulldog personality?
Amiable, laid back, and devoted (sometimes to the point of being stubborn), the English bulldog personality makes it a true blue companion for busy families and apartment dwellers alike.
What does a Bulldog tattoo mean?
As the bulldog was originally bred as a dog to bait bulls, the image of the bulldog came to represent the stubborn stance taken by the British against the Nazis, with Winston Churchill's appearance and attitude often optimising the bulldogs spirit.
