The bulldog was first given it’s name in 1567 by England residents. The English Bulldog was originally breed and used for bull baiting.
Bull baiting was a form of entertainment in England. The English Bulldog would bite a ring that was hooked to a bull’s nose and try to suffocate the bull. Bull baiting was deemed a barbaric sport and was banned in 1835. The English Bulldog was then breed to be a family pet and a show dog.
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