Product Description

With a mug that's ferocious, sour, and comical at the same time, the Bulldog is beloved for his unusual appearance and magnificent character. Loyal and loving, he will adore you, but this independent dog has a mind of his own. He is generally stalwart and strong but at the same time has certain vulnerabilities that require care and some owner indulgence. This total care guide contains colourful sidebars, boxes, and photographs that illustrate key topics essential to Bulldog owners. An excellent source of accurate, in-depth information, The Bulldog will help you and your family raise a healthy and well-behaved canine companion.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #836798 in Books
• Published on: 2008-01-18
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 208 pages

About the Author
Diane Morgan has authored numerous books on canine care and nutrition and has also written many dog breed and horse books. Diane lives in Williamsport, Maryland.

Wayne Hunthausen, DVM, consulting veterinary editor and pet behaviour consultant, is the director of Animal Behavior Consultations in the Kansas City area and currently serves on the Practitioner Board for Veterinary Medicine and the Behavior Advisory Board for Veterinary Forum.

Excerpted from The Bulldog by Diane Morgan, Wayne Hunthausen. Copyright © 2008. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
The Bulldog is one of the world's most universally recognised and beloved breeds. He has long been one of the symbols of Britain, partly because famous "John Bull", the English counterpart of Uncle Sam, looked rather like a Bulldog in a vest, and partly because he is supposed to resemble the English in terms of his determination and courage. The first description of the Bulldog appeared in 1500, when a certain W. Wulcher referred to the breed as the "Bondogge" in reference to the practice of Bulldogs being tied up (bonded) with other dogs. Shakespeare also mentioned the breed in his play King Henry VI, although the actual term "Bulldog" first appeared in writing in 1609. However, it was only in the 1630s that the breed started to look like the present day Bulldog. Some people call the Bulldog the "English" Bulldog, perhaps as opposed to the French Bulldog or the American Bulldog, but the official name of this breed is simply "Bulldog". Those who admire and own Bulldogs are called Bulldoggers.