bull dog British Bulldog smooth short coat liver-colored nose
Bulldog, colloquially known as the British Bulldog, is a type of dog which traces its ancestry to England. The Bulldog comes in a variety of colors and ideally has a smooth, short coat. The colors, in order of desirability, are brindle (especially red), red (like a chestnut horse), white, and fawn (often with white markings on any color, or piebald). The prime disqualifier for the breed in the show ring is a pale or liver-colored nose, although black-coated bulldogs are not preferred, and many judges will dismiss a bulldog lacking an underbite. In the US, the size of a typical mature male is about 50 pounds; that for mature females is about 40 pounds. In the United Kingdom, the breed standard is 55 pounds for a male and 50 pounds for a female, but it is not uncommon for males to be 70 pounds. The bulldog's specific traits can (but not always) contribute to some specific health issues. Breathing issues can be prevalent in the breed due to the shape and the shortness of muzzle. Most noticeably, bulldogs are known to snore loudly. In the United Kingdom, some dogs can be prone to interdigital cysts, which are cysts which form between the toes. These cause the dog some discomfort, though they are treatable either by vet or an experienced owner. Other problems can include cherry eye, certain allergies, and among older bulldogs hip issues. Bulldogs, however, tend to be bowlegged in the hindlegs and thus do not tend to hip dysplasia. Puppies are frequently delivered by Caesarean section, as they can get stuck in the birth canal during natural birth. However, it is not entirely uncommon for a bulldog to whelp naturally and successfully. It is not uncommon for the mother to die during birth, thus making Bulldog pups one of the more expensive breeds.
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