--- title: "The History of Bulldogs" id: "199635" type: "post" slug: "the-history-of-bulldogs" published_at: "2019-02-02T03:45:21+00:00" modified_at: "2019-02-02T03:45:21+00:00" url: "https://www.petlandashland.com/the-history-of-bulldogs/" markdown_url: "https://www.petlandashland.com/the-history-of-bulldogs.md" excerpt: "English Bulldogs are some of the most recognizable breeds. They’re tenacious, goofy, and great family pets. If you’ve been looking for Bulldog breeders in GA, stop and come into our store! We deal with only the best Bulldog breeders in..." taxonomy_category: - "Dogs" --- [Home](https://www.petlandashland.com/) / [Blog](https://www.petlandashland.com/blog/) / [Dogs](https://www.petlandashland.com/category/uncategorized/) / **The History of Bulldogs** [Dogs](https://www.petlandashland.com/category/uncategorized/) # The History of Bulldogs February 1, 2019 · COSMICK MEDIA [Stay Connected Via Google News Follow Us For The Latest Pet Updates and Guides.](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=petlandashland.com) English Bulldogs are some of the most recognizable breeds. They’re tenacious, goofy, and great family pets. If you’ve been looking for Bulldog breeders in GA, stop and come into our store! We deal with only the best Bulldog breeders in GA and we can’t wait for you to see. Since you’re in the exclusive market, we’ve put together some information about Bulldog puppies. Continue reading to learn and if you have any questions, we can answer them. **Why Are They So Tenacious?** Bulldog puppies in the past went through a lot to get to the point where they’re such beloved household pets. They have quite the history and were involved in what’s called “bull baiting.” Considered a recreational sport, bull baiting was when a dog made its body as parallel to the ground as possible and sneakingly dashes out to bite a bull in the nose or its head area. Bulldogs weren’t the only dogs. All the breeds of dogs that were also engaged in bull baiting had strong jaws, massive heads, and muscular bodies. These dogs also had stoic and determined temperaments, like Pit Bull Terriers. Bull baiting was banned in 1835, due to the support of the Cruelty to Animals Act passed in the Parliament. Enjoying this read? You'll love our puppies. Adorable, vet-checked pups looking for their forever homes — available now. 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