Toy Bulldog
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The Toy Bulldog, also known as the Miniature Bulldog, is an extinct breed of small Bulldog
that averaged 8 pounds in weight. These Bulldogs are bred with the Pug
. Many of them were pushed out of Britain during the mid-to-late 19th century, seen as a threat to the Bulldog breed.They were used to create the French Bulldog
. Contrary to popular belief the French Bulldog
was not contrived in France. The French Bulldog was bred originally in England in the 19th century by lace makers and artisans.
The Boston Terrier
was developed by crossing the Toy Bulldog with the white English Terrier
, along with an infusion of French Bulldog
.
In the early 21st century, breeders were advertising "Miniature Bulldogs", but these would seem to be newly created Bulldog - Pug crossbreeds.
Bulldog
Bulldog is the name for a breed of dog commonly referred to as the English Bulldog. Other Bulldog breeds include the American Bulldog, Olde English Bulldogge and the French Bulldog. The Bulldog is a muscular heavy dog with a wrinkled face and a distinctive pushed-in nose...
that averaged 8 pounds in weight. These Bulldogs are bred with the Pug
Pug
The pug is a "toy" breed of dog with a wrinkly, short-muzzled face, and curled tail. The breed has a fine, glossy coat that comes in a variety of colors, and a compact square body with well-developed muscle. They have been described as multum in parvo , referring to the pug's personality and...
. Many of them were pushed out of Britain during the mid-to-late 19th century, seen as a threat to the Bulldog breed.They were used to create the French Bulldog
French Bulldog
The French bulldog is a small breed of domestic dog, related to the English bulldog and American bulldog.-History:The origin of the modern French Bulldog breed descends directly from the dogs of the Molossians, an ancient Greek tribe. The dogs were spread throughout the ancient world by Phoenician...
. Contrary to popular belief the French Bulldog
French Bulldog
The French bulldog is a small breed of domestic dog, related to the English bulldog and American bulldog.-History:The origin of the modern French Bulldog breed descends directly from the dogs of the Molossians, an ancient Greek tribe. The dogs were spread throughout the ancient world by Phoenician...
was not contrived in France. The French Bulldog was bred originally in England in the 19th century by lace makers and artisans.
The Boston Terrier
Boston Terrier
The Boston Terrier is a breed of dog originating in the United States of America. This "American Gentleman" was accepted in 1893 by the American Kennel Club as a non-sporting breed. Color and markings are important when distinguishing this breed to the AKC standard. They should be either black,...
was developed by crossing the Toy Bulldog with the white English Terrier
English White Terrier
The English white terrier is an extinct breed of dog.The English White terrier is the failed show ring name of a pricked-ear version of the white fox-working terriers that have existed in the U.K...
, along with an infusion of French Bulldog
French Bulldog
The French bulldog is a small breed of domestic dog, related to the English bulldog and American bulldog.-History:The origin of the modern French Bulldog breed descends directly from the dogs of the Molossians, an ancient Greek tribe. The dogs were spread throughout the ancient world by Phoenician...
.
In the early 21st century, breeders were advertising "Miniature Bulldogs", but these would seem to be newly created Bulldog - Pug crossbreeds.