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What is the difference between an English bulldog and a British bulldog?

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Two of the most commonly named types are English and British bulldogs. However, there isn't any difference between British and English bulldogs. These are simply two names for the same type of dog. Bulldogs have a life expectancy of 8-10 years.


Is a British bulldog the same as an English bulldog?

English Bulldogs are also known as British Bulldogs or simply "bulldogs." After the bloody sport of bull-baiting was outlawed in England, the bulldog developed into a shorter version of its ancestors, and this soon became the expected look in the show ring.

What is the difference between a bulldog and an English bulldog?

English Bulldogs are shorter, and have more distinctive wrinkly and droopy faces. On the other hand, American Bulldogs are taller, and their faces are not as wrinkly.

Why is it called British bulldog?

The British bulldog is said to embody British values, but it has both good and bad connotations. During the 1700s, the blood sport of bullbaiting was very popular in England. Bullbaiting involved a dog, typically a bulldog, fighting and often killing a bull. During this time the dog became synonymous with the sport.

What is the healthiest bulldog breed?

Originating in Switzerland, the continental bulldog or "conti" is a healthier, more athletic counterpart to the English bulldog. This breed was the result of outcrossing the Olde English Bulldogge, the American-designed breed.

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