2007-09-30 17:51:41 · 8 answers · asked by Robert A 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Bulldogs were BRED for baiting bulls.
2007-09-30 18:03:31 · answer #1 · answered by zappataz ♠ Since 1999 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The Bulldog, to the best of our knowledge, had its origin in the British Isles. The name "bull" was applied because of the dog's use in the sport of bull baiting, which was extremely cruel. The original Bulldog had to be very ferocious and so savage and courageous as to be almost insensitive to pain.
In 1835 dog fighting as a sport became illegal in England. Therefore, the English Bulldog had outlived his usefulness and his days were numbered. However, there were dog lovers who felt deep disappointment at the passing of the bred, and they set themselves the task of preserving it. They proceeded to eliminate the undesirable fierce characteristics and to preserve and accentuate the finer qualities. Within a few generations, the English Bulldog became one of the finest physical specimens, minus its original viciousness."
2007-09-30 18:06:41 · answer #2 · answered by Zoozy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They used them for bull baiting. The dog would latch onto the bull's nose to help subdue it. That's why they have a flat face, so they could still breathe while hanging onto the bull. Also, that's where the name comes from. It's interesting to look up the history of different breeds.
2007-09-30 17:58:33 · answer #3 · answered by ebonyruffles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fighting bulls
they grab them by the nose,and held on till t he other, up to five other bulldogs attack the poor bull
but that was back in the early 1800s
2007-09-30 18:01:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bull-baiting, I'm fairly sure.
2007-09-30 17:59:04 · answer #5 · answered by * 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bull baiting.
Yeah, dog against bull death match.
Isn't that nice?
2007-09-30 17:58:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bull baiting
2007-09-30 17:56:08 · answer #7 · answered by Kiki B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A turkey sandwich.
2007-09-30 18:10:56 · answer #8 · answered by Jessica 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋