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Vanguard Bulldog Champions
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Pronunciation:
van-gahrd bool-dawg
Breed Description:
The Vanguard Bulldog breed of dog is a medium sized breed that should be very muscular and athletic in appearance. They should have a sturdy build that is compact and it should give the appearance of a muscular dog. The body should be in proportion with their height and they should be fairly leggy. The head should be broad with powerful jaws and a medium length muzzle and the ears can either be rose shaped, folded forward or half pricked. The tail should be long and the top line should be level.
The coat of the Vanguard Bulldog should be short and thick. It should cover the dog completely, lying close to the skin and should be hard in texture and shiny. They can be found in any color or combination of the colors but a common color is white with or without markings.
Temperament:
The Vanguard Bulldog breed of dog is an affectionate and loving breed. While they are known for being very brave and confident, the breed is a loyal companion that will defend their home and family with everything in them. They are very intelligent and while they can learn easily, they are recommended for experienced and firm owners since they will take on the role of the pack leader if their owner is not strong enough. They are usually very good with children and tend to be gentle with them. They do well with other animals but socialization is important for this to happen.
Height:
The average height for a Vanguard Bulldog is between 17 to 21 inches.
Weight:
The average weight for a Vanguard Bulldog is between 35 to 60 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Vanguard Bulldog breed of dog is considered to be a very hardy breed and does not have any known health problems at this time.
Living Conditions:
The Vanguard Bulldog breed of dog can do very well in apartments if they are exercised properly, however, the ideal living condition is a home with a large fenced yard. In addition, while they do enjoy being outside, they should not be an outdoor dog; this is a breed that loves being with their owners.
Exercise:
The Vanguard Bulldog breed of dog has a high energy level and really needs ample exercise. Expect to give your Vanguard Bulldog between 45 to 60 minutes per day. If they do not receive enough exercise, the Vanguard Bulldog can become destructive.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Vanguard Bulldog breed of dog is a very easy breed to groom and they require little to no maintenance to keep their coats healthy. On average, you should expect to brush your dog on a weekly basis to remove dead hairs and dirt. A wipe down with a damp cloth will keep them clean and they should only be bathed when it is absolutely necessary. Ears should be cleaned on a regular basis and nails should be clipped once or twice a month.
Origin:
The Vanguard Bulldog breed of dog is a mixed breed of dog that was developed to recreate the American White Bulldog or the English Bulldog from as early as the 15th century. Although the original breed is an old breed, the Vanguard Bulldog is only a few decades old and is still considered to be a mixed breed, although some registries have been set up for it. The breed was created by crossing the English Bulldog, Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, and the Boston Terrier. It is believed that several other breeds went into the creation of the Vanguard Bulldog but over the years, efforts have been made only to breed Vanguard Bulldog to Vanguard Bulldog to create a breed type. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
