English bulldogs are thought to have developed from an ancient breed of Asiatic mastiff. They are very calm and placid dogs, despite their somewhat intimidating appearance. The bulldog, first born in Britain, was so named because of its sturdy, robust appearance, like that of a bull. They were originally bred for bull baiting in the medieval ages in Britain although the breed is relatively calm and gentle. They were sent out to fields to attack the bulls when the sport was legal, which was before the nineteenth century. The bulldog has a unique appearance that can be intimidating unless you know and understand the breed. It is a short dog with a wide, compact body. The head of a bulldog is thick and large with wide cheeks expanding to the sides of the eyes. The lips are undershot and pendent and the eyes are round, dark and spaced far apart. The ears on an English bulldog are small, thin and lay folded back. The breed is very distinctive and easily reco