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Victorian Bulldog Champions
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Pronunciation:
vik-tawr-ee-uhn bool-dawg
Breed Description:
The Victorian Bulldog breed of dog is a medium sized breed that should be compact and muscular. They should have wide shoulders and a slightly narrower hip but they should not be too top heavy. The breed should have smooth lines and they should appear to be very sturdy with a body that is almost square in proportions. The top line should have a roll back, or roach, which is a slight dip after the shoulders and the tail can be cork screwed, pump handle or medium in length and tapered to a point. The ears should either be rose shaped or button shaped and the head should be large, square in shape with a short muzzle and wrinkles around the bridge of the nose and down the sides of the muzzle.
The coat of the Victorian Bulldog should be short and close to the skin. It should cover the dog completely and have a shiny appearance. The texture is usually medium in roughness. They can be found in a number of colors including white, tan, fawn, brindled or pied.
Temperament:
The Victorian Bulldog breed of dog is a friendly and affectionate breed that is known for being happy, gentle and very courageous. This is a breed that will love everyone and will be a cheerful and happy companion, however, they will not back down from anyone who is threatening their home or their owners. The breed does very well with children and tends to be very gentle and patient with them. In addition, the Victorian Bulldog does very well with other animals, although they can be aggressive with other dogs. They can be stubborn when it comes to listening so the Victorian Bulldog is better suited to a home with a strong owner.
Height:
The average height for a Victorian Bulldog is between 16 to 19 inches.
Weight:
The average weight for a Victorian Bulldog is between 55 to 75 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Victorian 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 Victorian 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 Victorian Bulldog breed of dog are considered to have an average activity level and will need between 20 to 30 minutes of exercise each day.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Victorian 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 Victorian Bulldog breed of dog was originally a mixed breed of dog that was developed in the 1980's as a healthier alternative to the English Bulldog breed, however, some registries have been made on the breed so they are no longer considered a straight mixed breed. The Victorian Bulldog was developed by a Ken Mollett from London England and after becoming saddened by the current state of the English Bulldog, he began to make changes to it. The breed was developed by crossing the Dogue de Bordeaux with the English Bulldog, Staffordshire Bull Terriers and Bullmastiffs. The result was the Victorian Bulldog, which was a larger and healthier. The breed did gain some popularity early on in its development but has become a rare breed over the last decade. 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.
