Bulldog Breeds and History
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What were Bulldogs originally bred for in the UK?

  • As hunting dogs
  • For bull-baiting and other blood sports (correct)
  • As guard dogs
  • As companions for royalty
  • What was the weight range for small bulldogs in the mid-20th century?

  • 15 to 24 kilograms
  • 1 to 5 kilograms
  • 7 to 11 kilograms (correct)
  • 25 to 30 kilograms
  • Why did breeders in England send Bulldogs to France?

  • To breed Bulldogs with other breeds in France
  • To sell Bulldogs to French breeders
  • To introduce the breed to France
  • To get rid of Bulldogs with defects (correct)
  • What was the purpose of breeding Bulldogs in the UK in the 19th century?

    <p>For other purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the development of Bouledogue Français?

    <p>The demand for small Bulldogs in France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were some of the groups that sought after Bouledogue Français in the 19th century?

    <p>Nobles and aristocrats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Bulldog Breeding in the UK

    • Bulldogs were originally bred for bull-baiting, a blood sport where dogs would be pitted against bulls.
    • The weight range for small bulldogs in the mid-20th century was 30 to 40 pounds.
    • English breeders sent Bulldogs to France to enhance the breed's bloodlines and create a smaller, less aggressive variant.
    • In the 19th century, breeders in the UK started breeding Bulldogs for companionship and exhibition purposes.
    • The development of Bouledogue Français was influenced by the desire for a smaller, more agile bulldog that could be kept as a companion animal in urban settings.
    • The Bouledogue Français quickly gained popularity in France among a variety of groups including aristocrats, intellectuals, and artists. They enjoyed their compact size and easy-going temperament.

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