Temperament:

They are very family friendly and generally get along well with other dogs. They have no problem playing with children or being in a crowded environment.

 

History:

The name Bulldog originated around 1567 and was used for numerous ancestors of modern bulldog breeds.

 

How to Care for Them:

The English Bulldog is a great inside dog as it prefers to be in cooler climates. They also need to have daily physical exercise in order to maintain a healthy body, and need to have the folds in their faces cleaned about once a week with a warm soft cloth.

 

What They Look Like:

The English Bulldog is ‘short and stout’, boasting a very sturdy, compact body. English Bulldogs come in several different color coats. A sign of a well-bred English Bulldog is a stocky body with a short, shiny, and smooth coat.

 

Temperament:
Charming, Quiet, and Calm The Dogue de Bordeaux is a powerful muscular dog that makes an excellent guard to both person and property. Like all molosser-type dogs, the Dogue De Bordeaux has strong nerves and is not easily excited. Its personality is balanced, quiet and calm, not given to unnecessary barking unless sufficient reason... such as an intruder. An Excellent Family Dog, they are happy to be with children and be part of their games. The impressive presence of the Dogue is a great deterrent to thieves.

 

Body: Powerful. Very strong, almost cylindrical neck with dewlap. Powerful, deep, broad chest. Ribs well sprung. Broad, muscular back. Belly tucked up. Slightly sloping croup. Ears: Small, slightly darker than the rest of the coat. Drop close to head along the cheeks. Eyes: Oval, moderately wide set. Hazel to dark brown color in dogs with a black mask, lighter color permissible in dogs with a red mask. Tail: Very thick, carried low with the tip reaching no further than the hocks.