Hamilton Bulldogs

This summer, general manager Garth Snow went out and signed Andrew Ladd to a big money deal and Jason Chimera to replace the departed Matt Martin, hoping to add some additional veteran leadership to a team coming off its first playoff round victory in over 20 years. Even though the offensive numbers have been slow to arrive (Chimera with 4-5-9 in 25 games but three goals past five games and Ladd 3-3-6 in 25 games but 1-2-3 in past five games), they have combined with existing veterans to help the

Where did bulldogs come from? The bulldog’s origin is closely related to its name due to the fact that the dogs were used to fight and take down wild bulls in early English history. The fights were viewed as a sporting spectacle and also to control cattle for English meat cutters and butchers. But why would the early English use these dogs for

dogs owned by dog owners is the pit bulldog. They are said to have a friendly temperament and is remarked for being attached to their owners. Pit bull dogs are good pets, but they can cause severe problems if they are not trained correctly. Even with their friendly attitude towards human, they are aggressive and defensive towards their territory. This tends to threaten the society when considering how to control the pit bulls of mauling incidents. Pit bulldogs and other attack dogs should be banned

The French Bulldog is a small dog with a big, funny personality. They are known as being good companions and for their funny quirks, and they can be great pets for anyone who loves dogs. If you want to adopt a French Bulldog, or if you're simply curious about the breed, here'a all the basic information you should know. Characteristics of French Bulldogs •French Bulldogs usually are around 12 inches in height •They typically weigh between 19-28 pounds •They can be found in a variety of colors, including

The Dogs Don’t Bark A Lot But They Do Make Other Sounds English Bulldogs will not bark usually like some other varieties of dogs that bark for distraction. Nevertheless, it doesn’t mean that they are necessarily quiet all the time. Instead, they often make snorting or snoring and wheezing sounds frequently, especially while they’re asleep. That is again because of their flat and short face characteristics. Brachycephalic Syndrome: The Reason for the Condition The word “brachycephalic,” when broken

Airedale Terrier: The Airedale terrier is a large dog with tremendous play drive. Exercise is imperative for this breed. Should you attempt to cheat your Airedale out of running, he will climb the walls. Airedale terriers have been found by trainers to be comical, energetic, easy to train. This breed is also very capable of protection or police work. Airedales require regular professional grooming, and many are actually plucked instead of cut. A well-groomed Airedale is a happy Airedale. American

Soft, sweet, plump, wrinkly, and chubby are some words that come to mind when describing the bulldog. Dying, overweight, and unhealthy are other, not so common words that can be used. Connie Chambers, 40-year old bulldog breeder states, “The physique of bulldogs today is perfect. Their cute, fat faces and bodies”(Denizet-Lewis). Unfortunately, the fat faces and the shape of the body lead to chronic health issues with the dog and all of the puppies then bred from that dog. When a breeder wants a fat

How Selective Breeding is Hurting the Bulldog Everyone has heard of the bulldog. There are English bulldogs, French bulldogs, and many more. What if someone were to tell you that because of selective breeding, your precious pooch may be in danger. Selective breeding is something that breeders do to get the best looking dogs. Breeders do this for show dogs and for sport dogs but in the the bulldogs case it is very dangerous. Bulldogs are now faced with a decreased lifespan, more health problems,

bred, raised, and placed English Bulldogs into their new forever homes, I ran into many issues both with the dogs and the people I encountered along the way. Although I researched the breed thoroughly prior to the purchase of my own English Bulldogs, I still managed encounter health and temperament issues of the dogs, as well as the common greedily natured people wanting to breed them to make a quick buck. There are, however many wonderful owners of English Bulldogs that love their dogs immensely;

French Bulldogs are amazing dogs, in my opinion, and there’s lots to know about them! I’ll be honest, I don’t really like dogs, and I’m not a dog person. However, 2 years ago I got a French bulldog, and she’s one of the things I love most. That just shows how lovable these dogs are. Sometimes they’re silly looking, or have bad attitudes or behavior, and usually have a lot of problems, but they’re still amazing. I never used to like them, but after getting one, I love them! First of all, French