Brazilian Bulldog: everything you need to know about a dog breed

The Brazilian Bulldog is a large and massive dog, whose birthplace is Brazil. Initially, this animal was used to protect and drive cattle. What is the history of the origin of this breed and how does the Brazilian bulldog differ from its other brethren, we will consider in this article.

First you need to talk about the history of the origin of the Brazilian bulldog (or Campeiro bulldog). As can be understood from the name of the breed, the ancestors of these dogs were ordinary bulldogs. These animals were introduced into South America from Europe in the 16th century. Due to their strength and dexterity, dogs quickly earned love and recognition among the local population.

In the process of its historical development, the breed brought to South America was mutated. Such selection work was carried out due to the fact that the European animal is quite difficult to adapt to the climatic conditions of Brazil. Therefore, the bulldogs began to cross with local dogs and select among their offspring only the strongest individuals with outstanding physiological and mental characteristics. Thus, a new breed of dog was born - the Brazilian bulldog.

However, over time and with the development of mankind, the Brazilian bulldogs were no longer used to work with the herd. At this time, animals began to be used in slaughterhouses - there they performed the function of holding the pen. In the 1970s, such activities were banned as not complying with the necessary sanitary and hygienic standards.

In the early 1980s, scientists began a systematic work to restore and develop the breed. The initiator of this activity was Ralph Bender Schein. Thanks to the efforts of researchers and zoologists, already in 2001, the beard was officially recognized by the Brazilian Cynological Confederations, respectively, dogs belonging to this species began to spread throughout the country.

As you know, with respect to new breeds of animals, it is customary to adopt certain standards that represent external characteristics. Only if the dog meets all the required indicators can it be called thoroughbred and purebred. For the Brazilian bulldog, similar standards have also been adopted.

So, as a general rule, the weight of the animal does not exceed 45 kilograms, and the height of the dog at the withers usually varies between 50-60 centimeters. In general, the Brazilian bulldog is a rather stocky dog, which has a pronounced muscle mass, its skeleton is strong and strong, and the chest is very wide. The shape of the body of a Brazilian bulldog in its outlines resembles a square.

The standards adopted for the Campeiro bulldog relate primarily to the anatomical structure of the animal. So, it is believed that the head of a dog of this breed should be powerful and have pronounced cheeks and wide jaws. The skin in this area is flabby, but there are no excess wrinkles. The skull box of the bulldog is quite wide. The front part is small and, like the body, has square outlines. The color of the nose is jet black. The eyes are oval and dark in color. There are skin folds on the neck.

The back of the dog is short, but the chest is very wide and massive. The abdomen is tightened and elastic. The tail is low, at its base there is a thickening. As for the paws of the animal, they do not have an outstanding length, but they have a strong skeleton and developed muscle mass. Brazilian bulldogs are short-haired dogs, and to the touch the hairline will be smooth.

If you try to briefly characterize the character of the Campeiro bulldog, it is important to note that such a dog is faithful and loyal to its owner, it is able to show courage, but at the same time it will be quite calm and balanced animal.

Often a dog can be stubborn. She gets used to her territory, therefore she is suspicious and wary of other people, however, she does not show aggressive reactions for no reason. Despite the fact that the bulldog experiences sincere affection only in relation to one owner, he is friendly to all family members, he is good at contact and gets along even with children.

In order to purchase a purebred thoroughbred Brazilian bulldog, you will have to go to South America or the United States. On the territory of our country (and other CIS countries) this breed of dogs is not bred.

To buy an animal, you should contact only the official nurseries, otherwise there is a high risk of contacting scammers. Also, when choosing, it is important to pay attention to the appearance of the animalwhich must comply with all accepted standards. In relation to behavioral patterns, the puppy must be very active.

As mentioned earlier, the Brazilian Bulldog is an animal that has been artificially adapted to the climatic conditions of South America. In this country, a dog can live outside all year round.But in colder and harsher conditions, which can be observed in our country, it is better to keep the animal at home or in the apartment.

Obligatory for the dog are physical activity, however, they must be very moderate. So, the best option is a 60-minute daily walk. During such walks for the dog you need to arrange active entertainment. Nevertheless, there are some exceptions to the rule - physical activity must be reduced in the hot season.

As with any other animal, the first thing the owner needs to do is decide on the specific type of food. You can feed the dog industrial food or natural products. Both the first and second options have their drawbacks and advantages.

For instance, if you get ready-made industrial feed, you can be sure that it is already saturated with all the necessary vitamins and mineralswhich are necessary for the full development and active growth of the animal. In addition, ready-made mixtures can be purchased depending on the age of your pet, which greatly facilitates the process of compiling a diet.

On the other hand, A more natural and natural food option is conventional foods. If you prefer this method of feeding a Brazilian bulldog, it is important to take care of the diet. So, the largest amount should be meat products: beef, lamb, poultry, veal. The meat should be non-greasy, and periodically it can be replaced by offal. In addition, the Campadeiro bulldog's diet should include quail and chicken eggs (at least 4 or 2 jokes per week, respectively).

Be sure to include vegetables in your diet. They can be given to the dog both raw and stewed. Dogs also love fruits, dairy and dairy products, cereals. It is very important that the animal has constant access to clean drinking water.

With regard to nursing activities, the Campeiro bulldog is very undemanding. The dog’s coat is quite short, so no active combing is required. This procedure should be carried out in order to minimize the shedding process.

It is recommended to bathe the animal no more often than once every 60 days. It is important to monitor the temperature of the water - it must be warm. Also, only dog-specific detergents should be used.

It is important to regularly check the condition of the eyes and ears. If necessary, clean them with cotton buds or discs moistened with water. Watch the condition of the oral cavity and the length of the claws - they need to be trimmed periodically.

Education and training are important elements of keeping a dog. Training should be very active and persistent, but at the same time progressive. If you pay enough attention to this, the dog will grow up calm and obedient.

You should start with the simplest teams, and only after they are fully mastered, you can proceed to the study of complex tricks. If the dog is well trained, then with it you can engage in a variety of sports.

Thus, the Brazilian bulldog is a rather rare breed of dog for our latitudes. For the most part, the Campeiro bulldog is widespread in America, so only there you can get a purebred puppy. In terms of keeping the dog is not picky, it has a rather meek and calm disposition, but needs training and training.

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