BainbridgeJacket
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In case you're curious about why they're called bulldogs in the first place. The designation "bull" was applied because of the dog's use in the sport of bull baiting. This entailed the setting of dogs (after placing wagers on each dog) onto a tethered bull. The dog that grabbed the bull by the nose and pinned it to the ground would be the victor. It was common for a bull to maim or kill several dogs at such an event, either by goring, tossing, or trampling. Over the centuries, dogs used for bull-baiting developed the stocky bodies, massive heads, and breathing problems, after all they die quickly anyways, that typify the breed. Bull-baiting, along with bear-baiting, were both made illegal by the Cruelty to Animals Act of 1835. Therefore, the English Bulldog outlived its usefulness and is only bred by weirdos who like to have a mascot that resembles their facial features.