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The Bulldog is, of course, famous as the British national breed, and in most Continental countries cartoonists couple it with another well-known figure, "John Bull." The breed does not take its name from this connection but from a favourite sport of our ancestors, Bull-baiting, for which a dog of rather similar type, though about double the weight, was used. The present type retains the old characteristics, for it has pluck and endurance to the end. It is strange that so forbidding an expression should mask so lovable a disposition.
1936 DOGS - First SERIES OF 48 No 14 ISSUED BY GALLAHER
Bulldogs combine the fiercest appearance with the gentlest nature of almost any dog. This does not mean that they lack great courage in combat. They seize their antagonist with a tremendously strong grip, and the characteristic undershot jaw was developed for seizing the bull's nose as he lowered his head to toss the dog. This was in the old brutal days of bull-baiting. Bulldogs have altered a lot since then, but their reputation is as high as ever.
1938 DOGS - SECOND SERIES OF 48 No 33 ISSUED BY GALLAHER
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This breed has been reared in Great Britain for several centuries, and was formerly associated with the sport of bull-baiting. The Bulldog, which has come to be regarded as the national breed, is thick-set low in stature, broad-chested, with powerful forelegs set well outside the body, arched back, light hind quarters, big long head, broad projecting under-jaw well turned up, ears small and thin set high on the head, and a short fine coat.
1925 DOGS - No 4 in a series of 50, issued by Players
The Bulldog, the national breed of Great. Britain, has been reared here for several centuries, and was formerly used for the sport of bull-baiting until this was prohibited early in the 19th century. He is dogged, determined, corageous and tenacious and will fight to the death. At the same time he is one of the most docile of the canine race. In stature he is thick set and broad-chested, with powerful forelegs set wide apart, light hindquarters, big head with broad projecting underjaw, and a short fine coat. He is of almost any weight, but 60 lb. is the most desirable size. Height according to weight. Colours: brindle, red, fawn, white or pied.
1931 DOGS - No 7 in a series of 50, issued by Players
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A descendant of the bull-baiting dogs. Skull very large, square and covered with loose wrinkles of skin. Muzzle wide with projecting, turned-up lower jaw. Nose large and black with big nostrils. Eyes full but not prominent, dark and widely set. Ears small, set on high and carried with tips lying back Neck short and powerful with double dewlaps. Chest very wide and deep. Forelegs heavily boned and muscled, and well out at shoulders; hind legs longer than forelegs and straight at hock. Back short with arched, tucked-up loin. Tail set on low, short and carried downwards. Coat short, line and close. Colour: brindle, fawn, red, pied, white; black objectionable as is a light-coloured nose.
1937 DOGS - No 6 in a series of 50, issued by Wills
This breed has been reared in Great Britain for centuries, and was formerly associated with the popular sport of bull-baiting. The Bulldog, which has come to be regarded as the national breed is thick set, low in stature and broad-chested, with powerful forelegs set well outside the body, arched back, light hind quarters, big long head, broad projecting under jaw well turned up, small and thin ears set high on the head, and a short fine coat.
1929 DOGS HEADS - No 6 in a series of 50, issued by Players
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