Англи́йский бульдо́г — короткошёрстная порода собак типа мастифов. По способу использования стандарт относит породу к собакам-телохранителям и компаньонам. Современные английские бульдоги выведены во второй половине XIX века, в основе породы —. Википедия
How was the English bulldog created?
They are believed to have descended from the Asiatic mastiff and the pug. The original bulldogs were fearless dogs and were insensitive to pain. They would attack the bull from underneath then go for the jugular in the neck, making it nearly impossible for the bull to fight back.
What breeds make up the English bulldog?
Origin. The English bulldog is known to have come from the British Isles. They are believed to have descended from the Asiatic mastiff and the pug.
How was the bulldog breed created?
Like the pit bull, bulldogs were originally bred to help butchers control livestock, although bulldogs most likely predate pit bills, with a history that can possibly be traced back to the 5th century in England and a breed called the Alaunt.
Where did bulldogs evolve from?
The Middle Ages: The Alaunt and the mastiff However, many say that bulldogs descended from mastiffs. While it's likely that the dogs are related, “mastiff” used to be a general term for large dogs so the bulldog's earliest origins remain unclear. Mastiffs, native to Tibet, descended from Chinese dogs.
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