Every month, we will highlight a popular dog or cat breed at risk for arthritis. We will talk about what we love about them, as well as reflect on how to keep them healthy. This month, we are focusing on the Bulldog, which edged out the beagle to take the fifth most popular dog breed spot.
Selecting the Bulldog comes in perfect timing as on April 21, it is "Bulldogs are Beautiful Day" and of course, next week is Easter. And, in an unprecedented act, Cadbury, one of the world’s top chocolatiers and makers of the Cadbury Easter Egg, among other treats, recently announced that Henri the Bulldog would be the Cadbury Easter bunny.
In a press release dated March 20, 2019, Cadbury stated:
“HERSHEY, Pa., USA, March 20, 2019 -- The Cadbury brand, one of America’s top Easter brands, has announced Henri, a Bulldog as the winner of its’ first-ever “Bunny Tryouts.” This Easter, Henri, who lives with his owners Kathie & Tim Santillo in Wilmington, NC, will star with the Cadbury bunny in the brand’s iconic Clucking Bunny commercial.
Over 4,000 entries of pets wearing bunny ears were submitted to the first-ever Cadbury “Bunny Tryouts” contest. With help from insta-famous star honorary judge, Doug the Pug, the contest judges selected Henri to star in the Cadbury Clucking Bunny commercial this Easter. Henri will make his debut with the Cadbury bunny himself in this year’s commercial, which will be released April 2019.”
Now that the whole world is in love with Bulldogs, it makes sense to highlight this breed and learn what makes them unique.
Let's start with:
We’ve made it clear the Bulldog is adorable and lovable in their own unique way. More good news is there are not just one type of Bulldogs. There are over 48 Bulldog mixed breeds which attempt to take the best characteristics of the Bulldog and mix them with another great breed. What seems to be the most interesting is that although they are all types of Bulldogs, the variety is quite vast.
Want a large Bulldog that is traditional, beautiful and yet gets along with children? English Bulldogs are your choice.
Measurements of the English Bulldog:
Do you have a sense of humor that you would like to see in your dog? Or maybe you love the Bulldog, but it’s just too big for you. The smaller French Bulldog is your choice.
Measurements of the French Bulldog:
Bulldogs are not natural swimmers, but being Australian, you may want one that could swim. Then the Australian Bulldog is your choice.
And there are many more types!
Known as the happy, friendly and calm dog, the English Bulldog was originally bred for fighting. The breed was prized for aggression and its strong bite, plus its thick skin made it hard to puncture or injure during fighting. Today the Bulldog is known for its personality, but they are also honest, loyal dogs with tenacity and perseverance. No wonder they are a favorite selection for mascots.
Here are a few popular sports teams are who love Bulldogs:
All dog breeds will have health problems, Bulldogs are no different. These are not drawbacks to having a Bulldog, just things to consider keeping them in tip-top shape.
As the Bulldog is unique, there are some problems that are uniquely Bulldog health issues. such as eye issues, breathing issues and overheating issues. This is not in the expertise of Parnell Living Science, so here is a brief article that explains it better.
Because the Bulldog breed is built as it is, Bulldogs can start to slow down sooner than expected due to joint pain or arthritis. Help relieve these signs safely and naturally by adding a joint supplement to their diet.
While Bulldogs are happy to relax with their human, they also enjoy going on walks and moderate exercise to stay trim. Note that when the weather ticks up in temperatures, Bulldogs need to stay inside with air conditioning flowing. Their short muzzle can make it difficult for them to breath in heat and humidity. Plan to take those long walks early in the morning or later as the sun goes down.
Parnell Living Science are the experts on osteoarthritis (OA) of arthritis in dogs and cats. We created a unique formula with key anti-inflammatory ingredients to combat the signs of aging. Glyde uses natural, gluten-free ingredients to promote healthy joints to let your dog do everything he or she loves to do! Glyde is the only nutraceutical that contains proven levels of three key components that work to relieve the painful signs of arthritis.
Glyde's proven formula has all-natural ingredients and high levels of glucosamine and chondroitin, plus Green Lipped Mussel (GLM). The proven levels of these key ingredients are what makes the formula unique:
While we could not find the origin of "Bulldogs are Beautiful Day" on April 21, we could find several posts that talked about the beauty of Bulldogs and how to celebrate it with your Bulldog. While you could take a walk in the park with your Bulldog, or enjoy some time snuggling with them, we suggest checking out some of these great posts about Bulldogs:
One thing is clear: enjoy your Bulldog today and every day. Most importantly, always keep them happy and healthy!