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Bulldogge Breeder Directory Trying to find information on Olde English Bulldogge's or alternative bulldogs? The Florida Bulldog Association offers information and help for prospective pet owners and breeders. The Florida Bulldog Association sponsors a bulldog Directory where breeders can list their kennels. We require a reciprocal that must be done before submission. Please submit your link and place your page where we can verify your link back to the OLDENGLISHBULLDOGBREEDERS.COM IF YOU DONT LINK BACK YOU WONT BE ADMITTED!!!
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Bulldogges and informationThe Florida Bulldog Association also offers forums for breed discussions and the sharing of information. This helps breeders have a place to share information and gives prospective buyers a place to view pictures and ask breed related questions. Bulldog HistoryThoughout history there has never been such debate,controversey and confusion quite like the ones that surround the bulldog. The original bulldog can be traced into the 1700's but due to the lack of breeding records, established clubs and lack of photographs, controversey surrounds the breed.
Following timelines and history, the purpose of the bulldog in England was to bait bulls, to try to tire the bull out. The bulldog never actually could beat the bull in terms of force, it's job was to hang on and through persistence, tire him completely. In these early times dogs grew out of function, not looks. It became sporting and drew large crowds to see such a spectacle. To see the Bulldog as it existed one can only look at sculptures, etchings and other memorabilia to see what the type of dog may have looked like. It's a highly argumentative topic. In olde times it gave great purse to the person who owned the bulldog that could win such a match.
As the times changed bullbaiting became outlawed and people needed to find new entertainment. They turned to dog fighting rats, each other, and other types of creatures. Though you may find this barbaric it was a different era and different times. Though brutal we simply cannot deny the history of these wonderful dogs and we must respect such an animal that had such tenacity. It is through much of the loyalty and devotion bred into these dogs that gives us the loving and loyal companions we have today.
As time moved forward dog fanciers had local shows and this became very popular. A way to channel constructive energy and provide entertainment.
It was in these times the dogs structure and apperance would now begin to change to the desires of the dog fanciers. This was the first step in breeding for looks or away from function. In the late 1800 to early 1900 the dogs structure began to widen 'standards' were started in it's earliest of forms. These same man made standards would radically change the breed in many ways unforseen at the time. The fanciers now had something to breed to and kennels would begin to follow suit.
If we follow the course of the Bulldog we see it just deteriorate over time to a modern day dog plagued with health issues. Though 50 years doesn't seem like a great stretch of time, in dog years it's a great length of time. Even in human years it is a signifigant amount of time. Just think of how many advances you have seen or can name of in 50 years. Look at how much the internet has changed your life (good or bad).
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