Maria Allen
#4 The English bulldog is one of the oldest dog breeds – explicit mentions of today’s breed appear as early as the mid-17th century.
#5 English bulldogs were first bred and trained to hunt large, well-fortified game (such as bull bulls).
#6 That is why great importance was attached to their courage, aggressiveness and toughness.
In addition, dogs with a wide jaw and a short snout with a retracted nose were preferred. This allowed the dogs to breathe easily, even when biting their prey while chasing the bulls.