The bulldog's
fighting dog ancestry is still noticeable in some aspects of their
character and temperament. Their strong will and legendary courage make them rarely complain or whine; they only bark when there really is a reason and are never demanding. That explains why they require attentive owners, who can properly take care of their bulldogs and are always ready to check that their Bulldog has everything he needs for his well-being. Read more about the
basic needs of the bulldog.
Their incredible tenacity has turned into loving patience. Like no other
dog breed, the placid and thrustworthy
bulldog will tolerate poling and prodding by the children of their human family without becoming annoyed. However, like with any dog, children should NEVER be left unsupervised with their pet, however loveable it may be, and children should be taught to respect their dog.
Bulldogs, like any other
dog breed, should never be considered a surrogate baby-sitter.