Did you know?

The Bulldog originated in the British Isles.

The name "bull" appears in "Bulldog" due to the breed's connection with bullbaiting.

The first Bulldogs were bred for ferocity only and eventually began a line of fighters, developing keen savagery and courage so as to be rendered veritably insensitive to pain.

In 1835, when dogfighting as a sport became illegal in England, the English Bulldog had seemingly outlived its usefulness; however, fanciers set themselves to preserving it and eventually set themselves on eliminating the undesirable savagery.

The Bulldog is featured in the Disney film "Lady and the Tramp."

Despite their small size, Bulldogs can weigh up to 50 lbs.

Warren Harding owned a Bulldog named "Oh Boy."

Calvin Coolidge owned a Bulldog named "Boston Beans."