Bulldog Did You Know?

• The Bulldog originated in the British Isles.

• The name "bull" appears in "Bulldog" due to the breed's connection with bull baiting.

• The first Bulldogs were bred for ferocity only and eventually began a line of fighters, developing keen savagery and courage so as to be rendered veritably insensitive to pain.

• In 1835, when dog fighting as a sport became illegal in England, the English Bulldog had seemingly outlived its usefulness; however, fanciers set themselves to preserving it and eventually set themselves on eliminating the undesirable savagery.

• The Bulldog is featured in the Disney film "Lady and the Tramp."

• Despite their small size, Bulldogs can weigh up to 50 lbs.

• Warren Harding owned a Bulldog named "Oh Boy."

• Calvin Coolidge owned a Bulldog named "Boston Beans."