Bulldogs

Topic: How to care for and properly train English Bulldogs.

Specific Purpose: To teach the audience the history of English Bulldogs and also how to

care for and properly train English Bulldogs.

Thesis Statement: The audience will learn how to care for and train English Bulldogs.

Introduction

Attention Getter: Can you stand a lifetime of cuteness? Most dog breeds lose their puppy

charms as they mature. Not a bulldog... Their puppy charm and

characteristics stay even when they are fully matured.

Transition: I know mine has.

Credibility: I have an English bulldog myself and he is the cutest, most loveable thing

ever. I can’t imagine him being a part of the nasty sport they called bull

baiting.

Thesis Statement: I am going to tell you some of the history of Bulldogs and then show you

how to properly care for and also train them.

Preview: Tonight I will discuss the background of where these loveable animals

come from. What you need to know about caring for them and some

training tips.

Transition: The Bulldog is one of the world’s most universally recognized and

beloved breeds. The first description of the bulldog appeared in th 13th century However, it wasn’t till the 1630’s that the breed started to look

like the present day bulldog.

Body

A. What is a Bulldog?

I. Bulldogs appeared to have been presented in America as early as 1774.

II. The English bulldog descended from ancient Mastiffs that originated in Asia and

were brought to Europe by Nomads.

III. The Bulldog was bred in the early 13th Century for bull baiting.

B. The History of English Bulldogs

I. Bull baiting is a sport has its roots in ancient Crete, Greece and Rome.

II. The object was to pin down the bull. There could be one or more dogs used.

The bull was tied to a stake with a rope long enough to allow movement. The

dogs were let loose on the bull. The dogs would attempt to pin down the bull by

biting the bull by the nose and not letting go.

III. The nose is a very sensitive part of the bull. If the dog could get a strong hold of

bull’s nose, the bull was immobilized. The short muzzle and wide lower jaw were

needed for the dog to clamp itself to the bulls nose like a vise and the nose had

to be upturned so that the dog could still breath while clinging to the bull.

IV. The bull would attempt to keep the dogs away by attacking with its horns, and

Would attempt to disembowel the dog. The bulls would throw dogs through the air. Many bulldogs were killed is this sport or they were left with broken legs or were permanently crippled.

V. Bull baiting was finally made illegal in England in 1835, but it continued

Underground for many years, just as dog fighting does in the modern world.

C. Some Characteristics

I. Currently, the bulldog is one of the most popular breeds of dog, but before you go

buy one of these cute guys, make sure that they are right for you, your

lifestyle and personality.

II. Bulldogs need lots of attention. They can become very destructive chewers when

Bored.

III. Bulldogs are not one of the most obedient breeds. They are very stubborn

and have a mind of their own.

IV. If you love to exercise a lot and want a dog that can go on long walk or

runs with you, then a bulldog would not be the best choice of dog for you.

Their unusual physique, with their short legs, narrow windpipe, and

squashed face, just doesn’t accommodate lots of aerobic activities.

V. Climate is a big issue for bulldogs. Bulldogs suffer severely from heat and

humidity and die more frequently from heatstroke that any other breed.

VI. Bulldogs love water but they are very poor swimmers.

VII. Bulldogs snore a lot. Snoring is normal for a bulldog.

VIII. Bulldogs even thought they weigh about 50 pounds or more they

Will demand you’re lap. They are very much lap dogs.

IX. While bulldogs don’t have a heavy coat, their numerous wrinkles require daily

attention. They are prone to certain skin conditions that make regular grooming

very helpful.

Transition: Now we know a little about the history and some basic characteristics about

the