Ideas on How to Throw a Bulldog Birthday Party! Birthdays aren't just for people, all pet owners know that. Many pet owners, especially those who are the lucky recipients of a bulldog's love, make sure to honor their birthdays as well. So, what are some ideas on how to throw a bulldog birthday party? Imagination is the key. A sense of humor goes a long way, but most of all, recognizing your bulldoggie's special day is much like planning a human birthday party! The most important thing to do when planning a party for your bulldog and his or her bulldoggie friends, is to find a secure area where DOGS won't run the risk of getting away from owners, lost or confused. 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. Don't invite every friend and neighbor who has a DOG, but only the DOGS that your own pooch is familiar with. No sense in testing fate, so keep it simple and bulldoggie-friendly for the special birthday boy or girl. Basset hounds have incredibly long ears. In fact, the dog with the largest ears in the world is a Basset Hound. His name is Mr. Jeffries. The dog's ears are 11.5 inches long, and are insured. Remember to keep the size of your birthday area in mind when inviting other DOGS as well as their owners to your party. Other ideas of throwing a bulldog birthday party encompass decorations and food to be served at this special event. When decorating with lights, crepe paper or ribbons, streamers or balloons, keep such items away from DOGS that may want to eat them. The Lundehund is a breed which has lived solely on two islands in the north of Norway. The Lundehund has sever extra toes and paw cushions! That makes it excellent as a climbing dog, bred for rugged terrain. It also has the unusual ability to close its ears. Some DOGS love to pop balloons, so you may want to keep a few extra balloons blown up for the games portion of the party, but make sure that you retrieve plastic discards as soon as possible to prevent DOGS from eating or chewing on plastic or rubber parts and strings. The largest breed of dog that is recognized by the American Kennel Club is the Irish Wolfhound, which stands thirty to 30 to 35 inches at the top of the shoulders and weighs 105 to 125 pounds. Remember, as with human children, DOGS can make a mess, so make sure you remove items that you don't want damaged from the 'play area' before the bulldoggie birthday party. When DOGS start playing, everything in their path is fair game, so take a look through the area beforehand to save yourself frustration or grief. Remember, this was your idea, so don't leave anything to chance. This is a special day for your bulldog and guests, so no one should be punished if anything gets broken! An American foxhound became one of the most amazing mothers in the dog world when she set a record for the largest litter of puppies in 1944. She had not one, not two, not even ten, but twenty-three puppies! DOGS are easy to entertain, and guests may even take turns with Frisbees, tennis balls and other activities for the birthday bulldog. In summertime, a small wading pool provides plenty of amusing entertainment for DOGS and people alike, but be forewarned that when they shake, you may get drenched! There are two famous parson (jack) russell terriers on TV. Eddie is famous for his crazy antics on the hit show, Frazier. Wishbone was the main character who had his own children's show on PBS! The birthday bulldog and guests, as well as human counterparts, are likely to be hungry, so make sure you have food for both available. If you wish, bake your bulldog a birthday cake made of various, DOG friendly ingredients, but remember to avoid chocolate, and keep plenty of water on hand for the thirsty participants! Basset hounds are fabulous at hunting and they make wonderful companion dogs. However, even with those great qualities, basset hounds are horrible swimmers! Their legs are simply too small to keep their heavy, long bodies afloat properly. Ideas on how to throw a DOG birthday party are as varied as the people dreaming them up and the personalities of the DOGS concerned. No matter what, have fun, make sure that your bulldog and guests are safe, and enjoy the celebration! Pharaoh Hounds have an unusual feature. They are the only breed of dogs that "blushes". They do this when they are excited or happy. When they "blush" their ears, nose and eyes will become pink. The first breeding Weimaraners were imported to the US in 1938 by Howard Knight, a dog fancier from Rhode Island. In 1942, The Weimaraner Club of America was formed and the breed standard was created. 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 boxer breed was so named for his manner of fighting. As opposed to biting, like most dogs would, a boxer will actually begin a fight by "punching" with its front paws, just liek a human boxer.