Am I Required to Get a DOG License for My Bulldog? In almost all places, it is required by law that you license your bulldog. However, the exact rules do vary based on where you live. For instance, many places not only require that you get your bulldog licensed every year, but they also require that you actually keep the license tag on your bulldog all the time. There is a grammar debate about the Borzoi (Russian Wolfhound). The plural, "Borzois", may be found in dictionaries. However, the Borzoi Club of America asserts that "Borzoi" is the preferred form for both singular and plural. Also, in some areas the licensing fee can vary based on a number of factors. In some areas, if the bulldog is permanently marked with a tattoo or a micro-chip, you can obtain a license that is valid for the bulldog's lifetime, rather than renewing yearly. Other things that can greatly affect the license cost include whether the bulldog is a service or guide DOG, whether the bulldog is spayed or neutered and whether the owner's income is below a certain amount. Also, some areas offer a multi-dog discount for owners that have several DOGS. In the late 1800's, rough collies were known as Scottish Sheepdogs. The name was eventually changed to rough collie. This is probably due to the fact that both rough and bearded collies were developed in Scotland to help herd sheep. The purpose of getting a license for your bulldog is simple. It helps animal control officers, or other people that may find your bulldog when it is lost, to return the bulldog to you. Unlicensed DOGS are much more likely to be put to sleep by animal control. Many owners are now getting their bulldogs micro-chipped, but licenses are still a requirement for the simple reason that some vets and shelters do not have access to a micro-chip scanner. Barbara Bush wrote "Millie's Book", a book about her English Springer Spaniel, Millie. The book was an instant success. It was on the bestseller list for 29 weeks. Millie was the most popular "First Dog" in United States history. Obviously it is impossible for DOG licensing laws to be enforced on every single DOG and owner all the time. As a result, if you decide not to license your bulldog, it is possible that you may not get caught. However, if your bulldog is somehow detected by officials as unlicensed, you will be required to pay high fines. Part of the reason that basset hounds have such a unique look is that the British purposely bred basset hounds to have short legs, so that hunters could keep up with them. Unfortunate this has caused the breed to be prone to leg/joint problems. So, not only is it legally required for a bulldog to be licensed in most places, but it's in the owner's and the bulldogs best interest because it helps to protect the bulldog from getting permanently lost. Rhodesian ridgebacks have an actual ridge along the top of their backs. The ridge is made up of forward-growing hairs. This ridge gives the rhodesian ridgeback a unique and easily recognizable look.