Bulldog 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."