
The Bulldog Club (In England) was formed in 1878, and the Bulldog Club of America was formed in 1890. The modern Bulldog was bred as a companion dog from the Old English Bulldog, a now-extinct breed used for bull-baiting, when the sport was outlawed in England under the Cruelty to Animals Act. Due to concerns about their quality of life, breeding Bulldogs is illegal in Norway and the Netherlands. The breed has significant health issues as a consequence of breeding for its distinctive appearance, including brachycephalia, hip dysplasia, heat sensitivity, and skin infections. They have large heads with thick folds of skin around the face and shoulders, and a relatively flat face with a protruding lower jaw. It is a medium sized, muscular dog of around 40–55 lb (18–25 kg). It may also be known as the English Bulldog or British Bulldog.

The Bulldog is a British breed of dog of mastiff type. Brindle solid white, red, fawn or yellow piebald
