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Valley Bulldog Champions
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Breed Description:
The Valley Bulldog is derived from the Boxer and the English Bulldog. With large heads, wide chests, facial wrinkles and loose skin, the Valley Bulldog has a stocky and muscular body. The head is blocky with muzzle length ranging from 1 - 2 inches. Lower jaw should be undershot. Facial wrinkles should be obvious from forehead to the nose, and loose skin should be found under the chin; these qualities should remain throughout adulthood. Excess skin wrinkles on the body as puppies normally extend to a tight, healthy body covering. While a proud stance is given with the wide chest, legs should not be bowed, but firm and straight. This is a healthy, athletic, low-maintenance bulldog with the look that few can resist. They are easily house trained and make excellent house pets. With proper shelter they are fine in hot/humid weather. With adequately-heated shelter they do well in cold climates. These dogs prefer running & playing outside, regardless of temperature.
Temperament:
The incorporation of the Boxer with the Bulldog corrected most of the health problems associated with the Bulldog. However, they may suffer from minor breathing problems if their snubbed snout restricts air. In these cases, they should be monitored in hot weather to prevent heat stroke. Valley Bulldogs may be susceptible to minor skin irritations during adolescent stages of growth. The skin irritations are easily corrected and most often disappear once the dog has reached full maturity. They breed and whelp their own litters without any intervention.
Height:
Males: 50 - 80 lbs, Females: 40 - 65 lbs
Weight:
Males: 15 - 22 inches, Females: 14 - 20 inches
Health Problems:
As with many breeds, the Valley Bulldog does not escape the possibility of skin allergies, most commonly associated with yeast. Proper diet (discussed with your veterinarian) is a must. Rarely, skin growths/tumors occur.
Living Conditions:
Either Indoor or Outdoor
Exercise:
These dogs are meticulously clean by nature and require very little maintenance. Water preference varies, but they generally love bath time, as this promotes quality time with the owner. The Valley Bulldog requires exercise to maintain muscle tone and all-around good health. If living outdoors with running room, adequate exercise should be no problem. Indoor living would require long walks and frequent periods of play time.
Origin:
The Valley Bulldog breed can be traced back to the mid 1900s, although it is possible that it may have existed much earlier. Research has shown that several of today's breeders have produced ten to fifteen generations of pure Valley Bulldogs in their breeding programs.
The genetic origin and foundation of the Valley Bulldog was established on and incorporated the Bulldog and the Boxer. These two breeds were used to incorporate the Boxer's athletic ability and exceptional temperament and the Bulldog's courageous and unwavering spirit. Over the years type has been set and the Valley Bulldog is now a pure bred in both form and type.
The Valley Bulldog was bred as a durable, athletic, working utility dog that was used primarily for farm and ranch work. Valley Bulldogs were used to work cattle and other unruly livestock as well as protect and guard the farm or ranch and its occupants from natural predators.
October 2003 Joel Forseth and his wife Melissa Forseth produced the first registered litter in California. This is one of the first valley bulldogs (boxer and bulldog) mixed out of Nova Scotia.
All of these needs and others have lent to the development of this courageous and durable breed. It should be remembered that the Valley Bulldog of today is truly a working breed.
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