The English Bulldog originated in Great Britain where they were used in bull baiting. Because they had to attack bulls, the first Bulldogs were aggressive and ferocious dogs. However, dog fighting became illegal in England in the 19th century and today’s Bulldogs have little in common with their ancestors.

One of the most popular dogs in the United States (and worldwide), the English Bulldog is one of the gentlest dogs out there. Determined and courageous, they would do anything for their humans. Also, they are amazing with kids and other household animals. Bulldogs are dogs that require a lot of human attention and they cannot be owned and ignored.

1. They might seem a bit grumpy

@boss.bentley

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2. But, that’s only if you don’t know them

Tomando el Sol. #sweet #selfie #bestoftheday #sun #photooftheday #cute #instagood #love #happy #f4f #doglover #bullylife #dogsofinstragram #englishbulldog #bulldogpride #dogoftheday #beautifulbulldogs #igbulldog #englishbulldoglovers #bulldogsofinstagram #hrmbd

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3. Once you become friends…

4. …You’ll do everything together

5. They are exceptionally smart

Throwback Thursday to when I graduated puppy school #tbt #igbulldogs_socal #igbulldogs_norcal #igbulldogs_worldwide #englishbulldog

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6. And want to know everything

Já que tá chovendo, vou ficar atirado no sofá de preguiça, só curtindo meu cafézinho ☕🐾💧☔

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7. Bulldogs don’t really like to get up early

Snoring bully baby 🐶, cup of coffee☕️, rain☔️, and Netflix📺… The makings of a perfect day off of work 😊 #thesmallthings #rainyday #cozy #snores #englishbulldog #bulldog

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8. And sometimes, they like to doze off in the afternoon

9. A nap never hurt anyone, right?

Duvet day for this chunk #moody #bulldog #pinkduvet #snugg #ruby ❄️💗🐶

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10. They like to share everything

Master of the house when I'm not home #mrwilson #bulldog

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11. And want to go places with you

Off to Miami for the Miami International Auto Show. Some of the team really wanted to go. @autoshowmiami #bulldog #holmes #holmesthebulldog #carsmeetart @bktheartist @sonnistudios @donrimx @jaywestart @jessynite

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12. But, they make sad faces when you can’t take them

#englishbulldog #iloveyou #instadog #instapet #instabull #pet #petofinstagram #dog #dogofinstagram#myboy #mybaby #bull #bully #bulldog #bouledogue #bullofinstagram #bouledogueanglais

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13. Bulldogs aren’t afraid to try new things

You know, just doing my #morningyoga 🍃

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14. They cherish the little things in life

15. And celebrate every single day with you

#bully #bulldog #englishbulldog #dog #instadog #instapet #instabulldog #pet #cute #lovely

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