English Bulldog Books

A (tentatively) complete list of Bulldog Books

The Book of the Bulldog
Joan Mc Donald Brearley
TFH Publications , April 1985, 1st ed.
319 pag.
This book addresses the true bulldog fancier who is interested in the history of the breed and the representation of the breed all over the world and in Art. Four chapters are dedicated to the history of the breed alone with the Early History, the History of the Bulldog in Great Britain, The Bulldog in America (early American Dog Shows, Famous Firsts, the Early Years of the Century, etc.) and the history of the Bulldog Club of America. Other chapters include health care, feeding, breeding, showing, judging and bulldogs in obedience. More information:

Bulldog
Michael Dickerson
157 pag.
Interpret Publishing, July 2000
This is a good dog book for first time dog owners, as it contains useful chapters on everyday care, housebreaking and training, showing, the senior bulldog, health care, etc. These chapters are not breed-specifically about the bulldog, so, for the new bulldog owner who has already read other dog books, these chapters may appear as repitition. Breed-specific chapters include: History of the Bulldog (with lots of historical photos), the Breed Standard for the Bulldog and Characteristics of the Bulldog.

Bulldogs - An Owner's Companion
Christian Bruton. The Crowood Press, 1998, 1st ed., 220 p.

Contains chapters about: Showing, Judging, Breeding, Pregnancy and Whelping. It traces the bulldog's origins and compares the conformation of the bulldog in its early years (the 1875 Breed Standard) to today's American and UK breed standards. Other topics covered include: choosing a puppy; care and management; holistic medicines for prevention and cure of ailments. A chapter called Bulldogs Worldwide features famous bulldogs and bulldog lines in their respective countries. Written by one of the owners of the Kelloe Bulldogs kennel. Intended for readers who already possess a basic background in bulldogs but now intend to show and/or breed their bulldog or want to know more about the history of the breed and breed standards.

Pet Owner's Guide to the Bulldog by Judith Daws
Lydney : Ringpress Books Limited 2000
80p., hardback
One of my favorite bulldog books, both for the first-time owner and more experienced bulldog owner.
This tiny little breed-specific book contains a wealth of information based on the first-hand experience of a renowned breeder.
Chapters cover origins and development, breed characteristics, choosing a puppy, training, breeding (including genetics and breed-specific problems), health issues (both general and breed specific).

Bulldogs Today
(Books of the Breed)
Chris Thomas
Trafalgar Square , September 2000
160 pag.
This very comprehensive book contains chapters about the early history, recent history, choosing a buldog, adult maintenance, breed standard, show ring, etc. Even the Puppy Care, Breeding and Health chapters have really been written with the bulldog in mind. A must for all bulldog enthusiasts.

Bulldog
(Kennel Club Dog Breed Series)
by Michael Dickerson
Hardcover: 160 pages Publisher: Kennel Club Books (March 1, 2004)

The New Complete Bulldog
Col. Bailey C. Hanes
Howell Book House Inc., 3rd edition, 4th printing, 1976
Hardcover , 286 p.
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The Bulldog - Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
John F. McGibbon
Howell Book House, 1996
Paperback , 245.
Intended for the bulldog owner with already a general background about bulldogs and who wants to know more about breeding, showing and judging bulldogs. Very complete information for the breeder with a discussion about the Value of the Pedigree, the modern British gene pool, types of breeding, stud dogs, the role of the brood bitch and taking care of the newborn puppies. Also includes examples of contracts (sales agreement, stud service contract, etc.), chapters about the history, about the standard (with historic commentary) and about collectibles. More information:

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New Owner's Guide to Bulldogs
Hank Williams & Carol Williams
TFH Publications, 160 pag.
A very informative book for new and more experienced bulldog owners alike. The authors address most of the issues or questions that may arise when owning a bulldog. The first half of the book is breed-specific. The second half includes chapters about training, behavior, health care, dental care, identification and traveling with your dog that are more general.

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The Bulldog. A Monograph
Edgar Farman
The Stock Keeper Co. London, 1899,
1st ed., 1901, 2nd ed., 165 p.
reprint: 1985 (limited edition: 1,500 copies)
Nimrod Book Services, 159 pages.
No words needed, here. This is simply THE bulldog bible.
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