Should I Adopt a Bulldog? Before you make the decision to adopt a bulldog, consider some of these important factors: Many people will swear that they own a golden labrador. The problem is that golden labradors do not exist! There is no purebred dog called a golden lab. The dog is probably either a golden retriever or a labrador retriever. Why do you want a bulldog? If you personally don�t want one, but your children do, remember that there is a good chance that the novelty will wear off and it will become more your bulldog than theirs. Getting a bulldog should be a family decision, so it�s important to make sure that all of the people involved want the bulldog. Chinese Crested dogs are often considered to be so ugly that they are cute. They often win ugly dog contests. They are odd looking, mostly hairless dogs. They are also the only breed of dog that is capable of getting acne. Also, consider whether you can afford to spend both the money and the time involved. Remember that, while you may be able to get a bulldog for little or no upfront money, you are still going to be responsible for several years of spending money on things such as food, toys and medical care. Inbreeding causes about 3 out of every 10 dalmations suffer from some sort of hearing loss. The good news is that, like deaf people, they can easily be taught to recognize words in sign language and still make excellent companions. It�s also important to remember that, in general, smaller DOGS live longer than larger DOGS. Therefore, there will probably be years of extra responsibility if you get a smaller breed. However, smaller DOGS generally need less scheduled exercise and less space than larger DOGS require. Border collies are excellent at herding. But they don't descriminate between livestock and other things. This makes them great at things like fly-ball, obedience, tracking, fetching, Frisbee toss, and sheep herding. Sometimes they get out of hand though, several border collies have been known to try to herd small groups of children! If you do decide to get a bulldog consider where the bulldog comes from. Shelter bulldogs are often wonderful companions. However, it can sometimes be impossible to determine the history of a shelter bulldog. If they have been abused and are afraid of certain things then they may be jumpy, nervous and a bad choice for families with small children. As a result, it�s important to test how the bulldog relates to your family and learn as much about the bulldog as possible before taking it home. 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. Following these simple tips will help you to find your ideal family companion. 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.