The Brazilian Bulldog is a large and massive dog, the birthplace of which is Brazil. Initially, this animal was used for the protection and pen livestock. What is the history of the origin of this breed and how the Brazilian bulldog differs from its other counterparts, we consider in this article.
History of origin
First you should talk about the history of the origin of the Brazilian bulldog (or bulldog campeiro). As can be understood from the name of the breed, ordinary bulldogs became the ancestors of these dogs. In the 16th century, these animals were brought to South America from Europe. Due to their strength and dexterity, dogs quickly deserved love and recognition among the local population.
So, people used bulldogs as shepherds and beaters in herds of cattle.
In the course of its historical development, the breed brought to South America was modified. This breeding work was done 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 for working with the herd. At this time, the animals began to be used in slaughterhouses - there they performed the function of holding the pen. In the 1970s, such activity was banned as not complying with the necessary sanitary and hygienic standards.
During this period, the breed was endangered.
In the early 1980s, scientists began a systematic work on the restoration and development of 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 Confederation, respectively, the dogs belonging to this variety, began to spread throughout the country.
Description
As is well known, 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 parameters, can it be called thoroughbred and purebred. Similar standards have also been adopted for the Brazilian bulldog.
So, as a general rule, the weight of an animal does not exceed 45 kilograms, and the height of a 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 bones are strong and strong, and the chest is very wide. The shape of the body of the Brazilian bulldog in its outlines resembles a square.
The standards adopted for the bulldog campeiro relate primarily to the anatomical structure of the animal. So, it is believed that the head of a dog of a given breed must be powerful and have pronounced cheeks and wide jaws. The skin in this area is loose, but there are no excess wrinkles. The bulldog's skull is rather wide. The front part is small and, like the body, has square outlines. Coloring nose - coal-black. The eyes are oval-shaped 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 stomach is tucked up 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 have strong bones and developed muscle mass. Brazilian bulldogs are short-haired dogs, and the hairline will be smooth to the touch.
In nature, there is a huge variety of colors of dogs that belong to this breed.
Character
If you try to briefly describe the nature of the bulldog campeyro, it is important to note that such a dog is loyal and devoted to its owner, it can show courage, but at the same time will be a fairly calm and balanced animal.
The Brazilian bulldog can adapt to a wide variety of environmental conditions.
Often, a dog may be stubborn. She gets used to her territory, therefore she is suspicious and wary of other people, however, she does not show aggressive reactions without a reason. Despite the fact that sincere affection the bulldog feels only in relation to one owner, he is friendly to all family members, he is good to contact and even gets along with children.
The dog will calmly respond to other animals in the house - conflict situations are unlikely.
How to choose a puppy?
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.
The cost of a healthy pedigree is about 2.5 thousand. American dollars.
To buy an animal, you should contact only the official nurseries, otherwise there is a risk of contacting scammers. Also when choosing it is important to pay attention to the appearance of the animal.which must comply with all accepted standards. With regard to behavioral patterns, the puppy must be very active.
Conditions for content
As mentioned earlier, the Brazilian bulldog is an animal that was artificially adapted to the climatic conditions of South America. In this country, the dog can live on the street all year round. But in the colder and more severe conditions that can be observed in our country, the animal is best kept at home or in an apartment.
Obligatory for dogs are physical activities, 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. However, there are some exceptions to the rule - physical activity should be reduced in the hot season.
What to feed?
As in the case of any other animals, the first thing that the owner needs to do is to decide on a specific type of food. Feed the dog can be industrial feed or natural products. Both the first and second options have their disadvantages and merits.
For example, if you buy ready-made industrial food, you can be sure that it is already saturated with all the necessary vitamins and microelementsthat are needed for the full development and active growth of the animal. In addition, ready-mix can be purchased depending on the age of your pet, which greatly facilitates the process of drawing up the diet.
Purchased feed can be stored for a long time, and you do not need to spend time on preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner for your four-legged pet.
On the other hand, more natural and natural food options are ordinary foods. If you prefer this method of feeding the Brazilian bulldog, it is important to take care of the diet. So, the largest volume should be meat products: beef, lamb, poultry, veal. Meat should be lean, and periodically it can be replaced by offal.In addition, the queen’s eggs and chicken eggs should be included in the bulldog камп s diet (not less than 4 or 2 jokes per week, respectively).
Be sure to include in the diet of vegetables. They can be given to the dog both raw and stewed. Also, dogs love fruit, dairy and dairy products, cereals. It is very important to provide the animal with constant access to clean drinking water.
How to care?
With regard to care arrangements, the bulldog campeiro is very undemanding. The dog's hair is rather short, so active brushing is not required. This procedure should be carried out to minimize the molting process.
It is recommended to bathe the animal no more than once every 60 days. At the same time it is important to monitor the temperature of the water - it should be warm. Also use only detergents specifically designed for dogs.
It is important to regularly examine the condition of the eyes and ears. If necessary, clean them with cotton buds or discs moistened with water. Monitor the condition of the oral cavity and the length of the claws - they need to be cut periodically.
Upbringing and training
Education and training are important elements of the content of the 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 calm and obedient.
It is important to note that in the process of training it is forbidden to use any force methods.
It should start with the most simple commands, and only after their full mastery can you proceed to the study of complex tricks. If the dog is well trained, then it is possible to practice various sports with it.
Thus, the Brazilian bulldog is a rather rare breed of dogs for our latitudes. For the most part, the bulldog is common in America, so only there you can get a purebred puppy. With regard to the content of the dog is picky, it has a rather mild and calm disposition, but needs training and training.
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