Product Description

This book provides the much-needed factual information about the Bulldog and its ancestry, character and standard, as well as the proper selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behaviour of the breed. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, preparing for the pup's arrival and preventing puppy problems. In addition to an extremely authoritative text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full colour, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with a Bulldog. Whether it's toilet training problems, allergies or fleas, this book is the way to prevention, providing the reader with the necessary guidance an owner needs from puppyhood through the senior years. Recommended by top breeders and trainers, this book is the responsible first choice of every new owner of a Bulldog.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #304312 in Books
• Published on: 2000-05-01
• Binding: Hardcover
• 160 pages

From the Inside Flap
Once revered for his strength, aggressiveness and courage as a fighting dog, the Bulldog has come a long way to evolve into the mild-tempered companion that has won the hearts of many. Affection, intelligence and love of people (and who can forget that face?) are just some of the many endearing qualities for which the breed is known today. An easygoing and adaptable dog that enjoys nothing more than relaxing with his owner, the Bulldog has become a favourite choice for pet dog owners. This book provides the much-needed factual information about the Bulldog and its ancestry, character and standard, as well as the proper selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behaviour of the breed. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, preparing for the pup's arrival and preventing puppy problems. In addition to an extremely authoritative text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full colour, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with a Bulldog. Whether it's toilet training problems, allergies or fleas, this book is the way to prevention, providing the reader with the necessary guidance an owner needs from puppyhood through the senior years. Recommended by top breeders and trainers, this book is the responsible first choice of every new owner of a Bulldog. Topics discussed include: History of the Bulldog; Characteristics of the Bulldog; The Bulldog Breed Standard; Your Bulldog puppy; Everyday care of your Bulldog; Housebreaking and training your Bulldog; Health care of your Bulldog; When your Bulldog gets old; Showing your Bulldog; Understanding the behaviour of your Bulldog.

Excerpted from Bulldog (Pet Love) by Michael Dickerson. Copyright © 2000. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
During any extended period of time, it is quite common to see a breed of dog evolve into a totally different specimen than what it may have been hundreds or even thousands of years ago. It would be considered very unusual for a breed to remain fairly consistent in type and temperament throughout its development. This is certainly true when studying the history and growth of the Bulldog. The Bulldog, better known as the 'British Bulldog', has changed tremendously since its inception. Although there are some old attributes that can still be found in the breed today, specimens that existed in the 13th century looked and behaved nothing like the 'type' of dog we see represented in today's homes and show ring. Historians are fairly confident that the breed derived from ancient war dogs, or other types of old Mastiff-like breeds. These war dogs were used by the British in times of battle and were excellent protectors of their master's property and flock.

Customer Reviews

A great book for the first time Bulldog owener
A great book for anybody thinking of getting a Bulldog puppy, but I do recomend a little more research before you take the plunge. A nice book with lovely photo's and well presented, makes a nice keepsake or present for anyone with an intrest in the breed. This book has great tips on training and intresting bits of information, but is lacking in health information, some commen health problems are mentioned but no details are given.