Human orientation
Average score: family-friendly, with little detailed character data. Behavior depends on upbringing.
THE PAW CATALOG
Continental bulldog
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History of the Continental Bulldog breed
Origin: Switzerland
Created in Switzerland. Imelda Angern has been breeding bulldogs since 1966, and concerned about their health, she decided to create a new breed by crossing it with an Old English bulldog. The first puppies were born in 2001. The Swiss Kennel Club accepted the breed in September 2004, and by 2017, breeders had assembled the eight lines required for FCI recognition. FCI recognized the breed in 2022.
The Continental Bulldog is a new type of Swiss Bulldog (40-46 cm, 22-30 kg) with short, smooth, shiny fur of a fawn or brindle color. Mobile, athletic and hardy, with free breathing. Bred to avoid the problems of the classic bulldog. Requires moderate movement and careful attention to the joints.
Sizeaverage
OriginSwitzerland
Life is nearby
Suitable for apartments and houses with moderate activity. Mobile and athletic, but does not require excessive loads. Can live with family.
Walks
Mobile and durable: daily walks and games. Calm breathing even at speed is an advantage against ordinary bulldogs.
Training
There are few detailed character descriptions, so training is based on positive reinforcement and consistency. Early socialization helps.
Care
The short smooth coat is combed once a week. Folds on the face, ears and claws are examined, teeth are cleaned.
Children
There are few detailed descriptions of behavior with children, so contact is supervised. An athletic and powerful dog can knock a kid off his feet.
Other animals
Gets along with dogs with early socialization. Acquaintance with other animals takes place gradually.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Average score: Needs consistent training and positive reinforcement.
Zooaggression
Average score: usually gets along with dogs when socialized.
Health and reproductive risks
The British cohort does not provide a comparable survival estimate for the Continental Bulldog breed. The absence of the mentioned risks does not prove the absence of hereditary diseases, and parents should be checked in any case.
Ease of care
High rating: short coat requires minimal maintenance.
Health
Breed screening
Breed Screening: Little is known about hereditary diseases of the Continental Bulldog breed. The breeder is asked for documents with the results of examinations of both parents and current recommendations of the club.
Locomotor apparatus
Musculoskeletal system: the growth and load of the dog of the "Continental Bulldog" breed are coordinated with its age. If lameness or pain occurs, a veterinary examination is required.
Eyes and heart
A preventive examination includes the eyes, heart and ears. For the "Continental Bulldog" breed, the frequency of special inspections is determined by the advice of the club and the veterinarian.
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