The Bulldog standard, largely unchanged since its adoption in 1896, highlights the breed’s “great stability, vigor, and strength.” These qualities make the Bulldog an ideal, if slightly unexpected, candidate for a variety of performance activities, such as rally, scent work, and even parkour. Dog sports are not only a great way to keep your Bulldog healthy and engaged but also to promote a deeper partnership with your Bulldog.

Demonstrating the breed’s versatility is 2023 Versatile Bulldog Bronze awardee CH-PKD Rosie the English Bulldog RN CGC TKE VHMA VSWE FITG. She was the third Bulldog to become a Champion Parkour Dog through the International Dog Parkour Association. She was also the sixth Bulldog to achieve Trick Dog Elite Performer with the American Kennel Club.
Submitted by BCA member Katy Sternberger

Rosie performing the “two feet on” parkour behavior using a driftwood log at the beach. Courtesy of Katy Sternberger.

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    Quality food is a must for skin problems, no corn wheat or soy, no grains at all in some cases. Quality foods have brown rice, pea flour, rice flour, all fillers are grain free. White rice is not as good but acceptable unless you are trying to eliminate all sugars. Omega 3 is important for good skin. Supplementing like Vit E or fish oil including Cod liver oil, can be taken very successfully also. Just remember dogs need twice as much supplement as humans because of their metabolism.

  • Published On: May 22nd, 2020Categories: Information

    The Bulldog Club of America is profoundly dismayed regarding the breeding and registration changes, adopted by the Raad van Beheer (the Kennel Club of the Netherlands) relative to certain breeds, which include the Bulldog.  The Raad van Beheer recently made the changes to comply with mandates from the Dutch government. The stated reason for the changes is to improve the health and welfare of various breeds; however, the decision appears to be based on selected research, often not evidence based.

  • Published On: May 14th, 2020Categories: Information

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  • Published On: May 7th, 2020Categories: Information

    Proving that our breed can excel in a variety of sports, "Ducky" accumulated titles in over a half-dozen venues in her first 2.5 years. A strong obedience background, coupled with athleticism and a dash of hearty prey drive, Ducky has successfully competed in Obedience, Rally, Lure Coursing, Agility, Barn Hunt, Therapy, Trick Dog and Draft work in addition to her breed accomplishments.

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