10-Ways to Protect Your Bulldog Whether you are taking your canine to the park or letting him run freely in the park, your bulldog�s safety is precious. Yorkshire terriers are very tenacious. In fact, A 12-pound Yorkshire Terrier named Oliver once defended an elderly woman from an 80-pound Akita. The woman escaped to safety and Oliver the yorkie survived with only nine stitches. Use the following tips to protect your bulldog from loss, injury or illness. The oldest pure-bred British dog is said to be the Corgi. Their proof of existence has been traced back to dogs brought to Wales by the Celts from the Black Sea around 1200 BC. Always place a DOG tag or some type of identification on your bulldog. Micro chipping is the perfect ID alternative. Microchips are implanted into the skin of the neck. They can be scanned to help identify your bulldog's information. In the latter part of the 18th century, Holland was split between the partisans of the Prince of Orange and the patriots, and the patriots were led by Kees de Gyselaer, who owned a dog named Kees. Kees gave the Keeshond breed its name and became the symbol of the Patriots. 1. Unless you are in an enclosed or gated area, keep bulldogs on a leash. As an added ounce of prevention, check fences to ensure they are securely locked. The tibetan terrier is not a true terrier and is probably more closely related to the lhasa apso. However, the tibetan terrier is indeed from Tibet, where monks once treasured this intelligent breed of dogs as guardians of their temples. 2. To prevent your canine from drinking stagnant, contaminant water, carry either a sport bottle or a bowl with water Pekingese dogs were sacred to the emperors of China for more than 2,000 years. They are one of the oldest breeds of dogs in the world. Commoners in Imperial China were forbidden to own Pekingese dogs. 3. At the park, before you allow your pooch to run freely with other DOGS, replace training collars (pinch or choke) with an identifying buckle collar. Since, training colors can wreak havoc on other canines, it�s a good idea to switch over your bulldog�s collar When it comes to collies there is some debate about the smooth-coat collie. Some breed organizations consider the smooth-coat and rough-coat dogs to be variations of the same breed. Others consider them to be completely seperate. 4. To get your bulldog acclimated and warmed up for its walk, be sure to take brisk strides and a moderate jog before you release him from with other canines. Chow chows were originally bred as food, just like cows. However, in some cases, they were also used as hunters and helpers. They were also used to keep people warm under cold conditions by cuddling up to people with their soft, warm fur. 5. Keep a watchful eye on your bulldog during any rumbling and tumbling. It is when most accidents occur. The role of Toto, the male dog in the Wizard of Oz was actually played by a female Cairn Terrier named Terry. Cairn terriers are known for their brightness and cuteness. That, combined with their small size, made the breed perfect for the role. 6. Prohibit your bulldog from associating with overly aggressive canines Bulldogs have unusually large heads. In fact, due to the way in which they've been bred, bulldogs have trouble delivering young. All bulldog puppies are delivered by caeserean section now. The mothers can't deliver the heads naturally. 7. Familiarize yourself with the rules, ordinances of your neighborhood. Contact your local municipal�s village hall. Originating in Germany, the name Affenpinscher means, "monkey-like terrier". However, in France the breed is described as the "Diablotin Moustachu" or "moustached little devil". Both describe the appearance and attitude of this delightful breed. 8. Confirm which parks are for DOGS and the hours of the venue. When it comes to collies there is some debate about the smooth-coat collie. Some breed organizations consider the smooth-coat and rough-coat dogs to be variations of the same breed. Others consider them to be completely seperate. 9. Always, always tote a duty bag to clean up after your bulldog. The Bloodhound doesn't need to smell blood to find someone who is lost. It is said that his name instead means blooded hound, or aristocratic. They actually track people because people leave a trail of skin cells with their own unique odor wherever they go. 10. To prevent the spread of any worms, parasites or the chances of you our your bulldog stepping in other DOG'S fecal matter, request other DOG owners to tidy up after their canine. Labrador retrievers, as their name indicates, were bred to retrieve things. However, most people think of them today as retrieving sticks, or other similar objects. In reality, they were originally bred to help fishermen by retrieving fishing nets!