Bulldog Mascots Team Up To Run For President

With about eight months left until Election Day, two surprise candidates are joining the presidential race.

In advance of Saturday’s noon matchup between the Georgetown Hoyas and the Butler Bulldogs, the two programs joined forces to announce Georgetown’s Jack the Bulldog and Butler Blue have teamed up for a run at the White House. And the pair’s campaign video is pretty convincing that these are the candidates to make America a good boy again.

“These Bulldogs are unwavering champions of education,” the video’s narrator states. “Their paws are very well-connected and their instincts demonstrate strong vision. You sounded a whistle of alarm and called these dogs home, America. Now it’s time to mark our territory this November. Make the ‘paw-triotic’ choice and side with the canine team.”

And Jack and Butler Blue would be natural fits in The White House. President Calvin Coolidge owned a bulldog named Boston Beans and President Warren Harding owned an English bulldog named Old Boy. It’s not clear if the pair would work as a duo once elected or if one would accept the office of vice president, although based on these “Canine Party” campaign shirts, available in the Georgetown University bookstore, it would appear that the D.C. native might be making an early play for the Oval Office.

Bulldog Wrestles With Raccoons

A cute video has emerged form the United States of two tame raccoons wrestling a dog on a bed. The orphaned raccoons were raised alongside the American Bulldog and often play together.

The True Differences Between Male and Female Bulldogs

Both male and female Bulldogs are loyal, loving companions that make amazing pets. The majority of Bulldogs also have a fairly calm, level temperament and demeanor.
The overall characteristics of English bulldogs are very much the same in both the males and females. For the most part, they have fairly similar behavior traits.

However, Bulldogs are well known for each having their own individual personalities, so there is never any ‘absolutes’ with the breed. But the general differences in Bulldogs will normally only be seen when another (unfamiliar) dog is around.

When it comes to other dogs, some Bulldogs will show a more dominant personality, while others will become very submissive. This can also change with each dog from situation to situation.
And believe it or not, the males are far less likely to show aggression towards each other than the females. It is very rare that there is ever a scuffle between male Bulldogs.

The males are generally more laid back and usually want nothing to do with any type of aggression. So, when you get two of them together, you’re more likely to find them napping together rather than fighting.

In my own personal experience with Bulldogs, my females have been known to have their fair share of feuds. And while I have never, ever had a female (or male) be aggressive with me, my family or any human for that matter, they do tend to have hormonal mood swings that can cause them to be extra grouchy with the other dogs.

Female Bulldogs also tend to be more energetic and high-strung. This can quickly lead to them getting fed up with another dog when being sniffed, licked or jumped on.
Although, with both the males and females, one thing is definitely for sure… they both require large amounts of attention and affection. Most Bulldogs would spend the majority of their day in your lap if given the opportunity.

Overall, if you are trying to decide between adopting a male or female Bulldog, here is a basic guideline:

Males- Great for retirees or anyone without children. Once mature, they are happy to laze around the house day and night doing little more than eating and taking the occasional trip outside.
Females- Better suited for children as they are (physically) able them to keep with them. They are also usually more affection and attentive to little ones.

American Kennel Club Says French Bulldog The Most Popular Breed in NYC

French bulldogs moved from No. 9 to No. 6 last year and became the predominant purebred in Miami and San Francisco, having already conquered New York City. The droll little bat-eared bulldogs last peaked at No. 6 during the 1910s. They weren't even top 50 as recently as 2002, but TV shows, movies and celebrity owners, including Martha Stewart, Hugh Jackman and Carrie Fisher, have helped spur their renaissance.

New York City’s Most Popular Breeds 2015

1. French Bulldog
2. Bulldog
3. Labrador Retriever
4. Golden Retriever
5. Yorkshire Terrier

The French Bulldog once again took New York City's top spot in the 2015 AKC rankings.  One-time city favorite the Yorkshire Terrier is making a comeback: after falling the eighth place in 2014, it rose three spots to no. 5 last year. The German Shepherd fell out of the top five to land at no. 6.

"The Bulldog breeds have a strong hold on New York City,” said AKC Vice President Gina DiNardo. “The Frenchie and its English cousin continue to hold on to the top spots in the Big Apple, keeping the wildly popular Labrador Retriever at bay."