Bulldogs 1876

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An original print published in 1967 by Hugh Evelyn ©, London. This colour plate is from a series painted from life between 1879 and 1881 for The Illustrated Book of the Dog, by Vero Kemball Shaw, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co (“Cassells”) in 1881. Bulldogs  is plate No 2 in the series.
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The Bulldog is a mastiff known as the English or British Bulldog – a medium-sized, muscular dog of 40–55 lb (18–25 kg) with large heads with thick folds of skin round a flat face and shoulders and a protruding lower jaw. The breed has health issues from breeding for appearance. Breeders are working to improve the health of the breed by reducing exaggeration in physical features. The modern Bulldog was bred as a companion from the Old English Bulldog, a now-extinct breed used for bull-baiting. The Normans introduced Bull baiting in the 12th Century using mastiff dogs. In the 16th Century bull baiting was popular for all classes.  The leggier mastiff types were replaced by smaller, thick-set dogs with strong heads and powerful jaws, ancestors of the modern Bulldog. The sport was outlawed under the Cruelty to Animals Act in 1835. Without a function the breed was threatened. A few kept as companions provided the nucleus for the regeneration of the breed when dog showing became fashionable. The Bulldog Club (In England) was formed in 1878, and the Bulldog Club of America in 1890. While used as a symbol of ferocity and courage, Bulldogs are generally friendly, amiable dogs and are commonly kept as pets; in 2013 it was in twelfth place on a list of breeds most frequently registered worldwide. The Kennel Club recognised the bulldog in 1873 and he remains the iconic British breed, thought to symbolise the spirit of the country. Changes to the Kennel Club Standard have militated against exaggeration with a strong focus on health and welfare. The Bulldog remains hugely popular as a family companion for his great character and loyalty.

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Weight 0.0064 kg
Dimensions 25.9 × 21.5 cm