bulldog

(redirected from American Bulldog)
Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Wikipedia.

bulldog

bulldog, breed of thick-set nonsporting dog developed in the British Isles many centuries ago. It stands from 13 to 15 in. (33–38.1 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 40 to 50 lb (18.1–22.7 kg). Its short, straight, flat-lying coat is a glossy brindle, white, red, or fawn in color. The low-slung body, broad chest, large skull, and undershot jaw of the bulldog give it an appearance of stubbornness and defiance, two qualities necessary to its original role as a bullbaiter and pit fighter. These “sports” also required a high degree of ferocity, but after 1835, when such contests were made illegal, viciousness and intractability were progressively eliminated from the breed. Today the bulldog makes a gentle, devoted companion and pet. See dog.

bulldog

bred for doggedly refusing to let go. [Dog Breeding: Misc.]

See: Determination

bulldog

1. a sturdy thickset breed of dog with an undershot jaw, short nose, broad head, and a muscular body

2. (at Oxford University) an official who accompanies the proctors on ceremonial occasions

Collins Discovery Encyclopedia, 1st edition © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

References in periodicals archive ?

Vet Rachel Dean with Naomi the American Bulldog cross

Rescue dog no one wants is helping to boost Christmas collection campaign; American bulldog cross Naomi is about to spend her second Christmas at Cheshire Dogs Home

On arrival, the 2-3 year old weighed just 29KG when a healthy American Bulldog would weigh almost double that amount.

The Heartfelt story of Kermit - The American Bulldog left for dead on the streets; Can you help a dog like Kermit?

The 18-month-old American bulldog, who has been at the re-homing centre since February, needs extra care as she is deaf but already knows several sign language gestures.

Five loving dogs at city home still looking to be adopted

Dottie the American Bulldog is suffering from badly damaged cruciate ligaments and is in need of specialist care katie lunn

Rescued from a cupboard - now Dottie needs help

Memphis was initially thought to be an American pit bull, a banned breed, but tests later revealed he was an American bulldog.

Escaped dog attack ordeal; BULLDOG WENT FOR TERRIER BEING WALKED BY PENSIONER

Last year, an American bulldog breeder from County Durham who lost an arm after being savaged by his own dogs was jailed after his animals attacked a 63-year-old man.

OAP terrified after bite from American bulldog

The concept came earlier, in February 2011, when Carl Michael de Leon and his personally trained American Bulldog Kovu passed the qualifying trial to compete in the official Philippine Mondio Ring trials.

Bond with your dog-and help an animal rescue group

? Clara, an American bulldog, was found non the streets of Coventry on October 28.

Hunt for owners after starving bulldog is found

Can Paul convince him to pick up Titch, the huge American bulldog? And there are more stars tonight, as we're introduced to the 'Paris Hilton' of Battersea, Millie.

CHOICE; THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5

Meanwhile, a homeless American bulldog cross called Simba was yesterday given some training in a Wales top at Colwyn Bay Rugby Club by RSPCA behaviour and welfare officer John Burson.

Ex-Miss Wales (and Simba the dog) get all shirty for Wales

Roly, an eight-year-old American bulldog, had a cancerous femur bone and hip joint replaced with a custom-made artificial prosthetic with the first ever tendon in-growth attachment.

Dog leads the way in cancer treatment

Sean McKay repeatedly struck an American bulldog called Hooch with a blade in a house in Girvan, Ayrshire, in February.

Dog attack thug jailed for 2 years

Encyclopedia browser ?

Full browser ?

CITE

Site: Follow: Share:

Open / Close