1) Olde English Bulldogge
Let’s start with a breed that inspired many recreations of the English Bulldog: the Olde English Bulldogge. Bred specifically to recreate the healthier and more athletic type of Bulldog from the 18th and 19th centuries, the breeding efforts began in the latter half of the 20th century. Today, it’s a well-established bulldog type.
With a more elongated body and less extreme features than the traditional English Bulldog, the Olde English Bulldogge typically experiences fewer health issues, making it a healthier choice. These dogs are known for their loyal and friendly nature, making them great companions for families and active individuals alike.

2) Leavitt BulldogT
The creator of the Olde English Bulldogge, David Leavitt, wanted to distinguish his line from others as more breeders began producing them. In 2004, he established a new line called the Leavitt Bulldog.
Leavitt Bulldogs are even more focused on preserving the health and original characteristics of the old Bulldogs from the past. They tend to be more athletic than English Bulldog while still maintaining the loving and charming temperament typical of Bulldogs.

3) Continental Bulldog
Just like the previous two Bulldogs, the Continental Bulldog was developed as a response to the poor health seen in English Bulldogs. It was developed in Switzerland in early 2000s and today it is recognized by the FCI.
With a more athletic build and fewer extreme features, especially a longer muzzle, Continental Bulldogs are much healthier. They’re known for their playful, sociable nature, making them great companions for families and active individuals alike.

4) Renascence Bulldog
The Renascence Bulldogge was developed in the 1990s with the goal of re-creating the legendary working British Bulldogs from the 1800s. Still quite rare, this breed is mostly found in North America, though its popularity is slowly increasing. At first glance, the Renascence Bulldog stands out for its strength and muscular build. With a large, wrinkled head, powerful jaws, a muscular neck, a short, broad muzzle, and prominent tusks, this breed is designed for both work and companionship.

5) Victorian Bulldog
The Victorian Bulldog was developed in 1985 by breeder Ken Mollett, who aimed to recreate a healthier version of Bulldogs, similar to those of the Victorian era. To achieve this, he selected the best English Bulldogs he could find and crossed them with various bull breeds found in Great Britain, including Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and Bullmastiffs.
While the Victorian Bulldog is not an exact copy of the Bulldogs from that time, it has certainly become a healthier alternative to the traditional English Bulldog. With a more athletic and fit build, these dogs retain their classic Bulldog charm—loyal, gentle, and great companions for families.

6) Campeiro Bulldog
Unlike the previous breeds, the Campeiro Bulldog is not European and was not developed as a healthier alternative to the English Bulldog. This breed traces its origins back to the 16th and 17th centuries in Brazils Rio Grande do Sul region. European settlers, brought many dog breeds to Brazil and one of them was the Old English Bulldog, and the Campeiro Bulldog basically became "Brazilian" version of this breed, specifically adapted to the harsh environments of rural Brazil.The Campeiro Bulldog was primarily used as a catch dog for cattle, meaning it would catch and hold the cattle when needed. Despite its working background, the Campeiro Bulldog is also a loyal and loving companion.
7) Serrano Bulldog
The second Brazilian Bulldog on this list is the Serrano Bulldog. Like the Campeiro, this breed is known for its strength and adaptability, making it an excellent working dog, particularly for guarding. With a courageous and loyal nature, the Serrano Bulldog is not only a capable guardian but also a loving companion. While still relatively rare, it’s gaining popularity for its great health and balanced temperament.

8) Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is larger than the previous breeds but still retains the Bulldog traits—and is certainly a healthier option than the English Bulldog. Originating in the Southern United States, this breed is known for its athleticism and strong protective instincts. Alapahas thrive in active environments and make excellent working or family dogs. Developed in the late 18th century, their ancestors likely include the now-extinct Old English Bulldog and local herding breeds.

9) American Bulldog
​Last but certainly not least, we have the American Bulldog, a powerful and athletic breed with a surprisingly gentle disposition. Known for their intelligence and versatility, American Bulldogs can excel in a variety of roles, from loyal family companions to hardworking dogs on farms. With proper training and socialization, they form strong, affectionate bonds with their families, making them both protective and loving pets.

Is your dog’s waistline expanding? Unfortunately, not all dogs are created equal when it comes to managing their weight. Some breeds are particularly prone to obesity, which is a growing concern for many pet owners. In this video, we’ll explore the TOP 10 dog breeds most at risk of becoming overweight and provide insights on how to manage their weight effectively.
Before we jump into the list of breeds prone to obesity, I would like to say that any dog breed can be fit or fat. Even all the dogs in this video can be incredibly fit with the right diet and enough exercise. Obesity is almost always a preventable issue, and it’s sad that almost 50% of dogs in the USA are overweight. Obese dogs aren’t cute; they’re at risk! A fit dog is always healthier and lives a better life than an overweight one. Now without further ado, let’s jump into the list:

1. Labrador Retriever
   I’m sure all of us have seen an overweight Labrador Retriever. Initially, Labs were bred for hard work and the energetic lifestyle of water retrievers. Today, the majority of them live as spoiled companions, which means they don’t get as much exercise as they used to. This, combined with their never-ending love for food, means they are extremely prone to becoming overweight. Labs are also known for being prone to hip dysplasia, which is another important reason why you should keep your Labrador fit and healthy.
2. Golden Retriever
   Similarly to Labs, Golden Retrievers are extremely food-motivated and tend to overeat. They are also quite energetic. They share their ancestry with Labradors, so it’s no surprise that both breeds are prone to obesity. Just like Labs, Goldens also have issues with hip dysplasia, making it crucial to keep them fit.
3. Dachshund
   Dachshunds’ long bodies make it harder to tell if they have a waist or abdominal tuck, which can make it difficult to spot if they’re overweight. However, they definitely belong on this list. Their long backs are a big reason to keep your Dachshund in tip-top shape. Extra weight can put a strain on their backs and lead to serious back problems.
4. Pug
   I guess no one will be surprised to see Pugs on this list. It feels like the majority of Pugs are at least a little overweight, which is a pity because they can be incredibly fit dogs, too. The main reason for their obesity is often their owners, who choose them as “home” pets and don’t exercise them enough.
   Another issue might be their flat faces, which can lead to breathing difficulties, making Pugs less inclined to exercise and more prone to gaining weight. Because overweight Pugs are so common, many people think their stocky appearance is normal, but this isn’t true. Pugs still need regular exercise, and their playful nature shines when they’re well-bred and healthy.
5. Cocker Spaniel
   Cocker Spaniels are prone to weight gain due to their slower metabolism and big appetites. Originally bred as working dogs, they were food-motivated, which made them easier to train in the field. However, many Cockers today are family pets and don’t get the same level of exercise as their ancestors, making them more likely to become overweight.
6. Beagle
   Similarly to Cockers and Retriever breeds, Beagles were likely bred to be food-motivated for easier training, which has led to a tendency to overeat. Beagles’ love of food, combined with a lack of portion control and exercise, can quickly lead to weight gain. Given their small size, even a few extra pounds can strain their joints and cause health issues, making weight management essential.
7. Rottweiler
   Rottweilers are a large breed that can easily gain weight if not exercised enough. Their size makes them more prone to joint issues and hip dysplasia, conditions that can worsen with excess weight. Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for preventing strain on their joints and ensuring their overall well-being. Regular exercise and portion control are key to keeping Rottweilers fit and healthy.
8. Basset Hound
   Basset Hounds are known for their laid-back nature, which can lead to weight gain if they don’t get enough exercise. While they may seem lazy, they were originally bred as working dogs and actually enjoy walks and activities. Their short legs might make them look less active, but they can walk longer distances than you might expect.
9. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
   Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are another popular companion breed that tends to become obese quite easily. The typical buyer often chooses this breed as a “home” companion and doesn’t exercise them as much as they should. As with any other breed, obesity in Cavaliers can lead to serious health issues and a shortened lifespan.
10. Bulldog
    English Bulldogs are notoriously known for being overweight, but this category could include all kinds of Bulldogs, such as French Bulldogs. Like Pugs, Bulldogs are brachycephalic, or flat-nosed dogs, which can lead to breathing difficulties, especially when overweight. Their body structure also makes them prone to joint issues, so maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for their health. Regular exercise and proper portion control are key to preventing obesity and ensuring Bulldogs stay fit.

While I’ve focused on some of the more popular dog breeds prone to obesity, it’s important to remember that any dog, regardless of breed, can become overweight. Whether you have a mixed breed or a rare dog, obesity can have serious consequences. Excess weight puts stress on your dog’s joints, increasing the risk of conditions like arthritis and hip dysplasia. It can also lead to heart disease, diabetes, and a weakened immune system. Ultimately, obesity can reduce your dog’s lifespan and overall quality of life.
So, no matter what breed you have, make sure to provide a balanced diet and plenty of exercise to keep your dog in top shape. A fit dog is a happy and healthy dog, and they’ll thank you for it with more energy, better health, and years of companionship.

 Social media is flooded with pictures of chubby dogs labeled as 'cute' or 'adorable,' but have you ever stopped to think about the message they are sending? While these posts might get a lot of likes, they are also helping to normalize something dangerous - obesity in our pets. Today, we're diving into why this trend is dangerous and what we can do to promote healthier, happier lives for our dogs.

Obesity in dogs is becoming more common than ever, with studies showing that over 50% of dogs in the United States are overweight or obese and unfortunatelly the obesity is considered the most common and preventable disease in dogs. While a few extra kilograms might seem harmless or even cute, the reality is that obesity can lead to a lot of health issues, including diabetes, heart disease, joint problems, and a shortened lifespan.

Think about it - our dogs rely on us for everything, including their diet and exercise. When we allow them to become overweight, we're putting their health at risk. And that's something no pet parent wants.

Unfortunatelly social media has played a big role in normalizing obesity in dogs. We often see pictures of chubby dogs with comments like "adorable" or "so cute!" But while these dogs might look cute, they're actually at risk for serious health problems. By continuing to praise and normalize this, we're sending the wrong message.

We need to start changing the conversation around dog obesity. Instead of celebrating chubby dogs, let's focus on promoting healthy, active pets. Share success stories of dogs who have lost weight and regained their health, and encourage others to do the same.

The sad part of this problem is that it is completely preventable problem. Obesity can be relatively easily fixed by lowering the calory intake, which means feeding your dog with lower portions of food and by exercising your dog more. The ammount of exercise depends on a breed, but if your dog has a problem with weight, walk him more, play with him more, run, swim, hike… Any activity will help him.

Of course, some individual dogs will be prone to obesity more than others. There are some particular breeds known for being prone to obesity a lot. Those would include various Bulldog breeds, Pugs, Labradors, Bassets, Beagles or Rottweilers. But even these breeds can be in tip top shape – i am speaking from my own experience. This is a video of my previous Labrador and even though he had an appetite of a bear just waking from hibernation, he would literally eat non-stop, even than he stayed fit, lean and most importantly healthy and happy. Because i exercised him and fed him properly towards his needs.

It's not about body-shaming our or your dogs—it's about loving them enough to take their health seriously. By addressing obesity, we can help our dogs live longer, happier lives. Obesity is not normal, especially not in dogs, because they – unlike majority of people – do not choose to be fat.

Let's work together to stop normalizing obesity in dogs and start prioritizing their health.

 Dogs drooling is completely normal and natural. Some dogs drool more, some less, but dogs of all breeds drool some ammount. And it is important for them. Salive helps them, just as it helps us, to chew and digest food. But sometimes, drooling, especially excessive drooling, also known as hypersalivation, can be sign of something much more serious. 

Lets start with the question „Why do dogs drool“? Well, the drool, is essentially the falling of saliva from a dogs mouth. It is a flow of saliva accumulated in the mouth. Dogs drool and use this saliva for number of reasons. The main reason is digesting the food and helping them to chew properly. This is a reason why your dogs might drool right before its meal or when they see you eating a snack. It is a natural instinct to start drooling as their body is expceting to eat. Dogs also use salive as an antiseptic on injuries and wounds. And you can notice your dog licking their wounds and injuries to help to ease the discomfort. Dogs can also drool from happiness and excitement or when they are nervous and stressed.

Some breeds like for example all kinds of Mastiffs, Saint Bernards, Bulldogs or Bloodhounds drool much more than other breeds. It is because of their head and lips, which cannot retain all the drool they produce. They have too much of the extra skin around their muzzle and lips, which allows saliva to collect in the folds. Than the saliva or even water can easily drip from their mouth.

So some drooling is normal. But what is your dog drools excessively? Or what if they start to drool more than usual? There are many reasons that leads to the production of excess saliva or that can lead to an inability to swallow normal amounts of saliva. Lets look at them.

To make a correct guess what is wrong with your dogs drooling, you should ask yourself several questions. Is your dog drooling more than usual? Is it drooling differently than usual? How long does he drool unusually? Is he drooling from both sides of the mouth or only from one? Has he eaten anything on your walks lately? And most importantly – Is he showing any other signs of ilness, like diarrhoea, pawing at their mouth, lethargy, aversion to food or excessive thirst?

Because if your dog does have any other symptoms, you should visit the veterinarian immediatelly. Again, these syndroms include lethargy, panting, shaking, not eating, diarrhea, agression or bleeding. This can be sign of very serious health issue.

But if your dog does not have these symptoms but it is still drooling more than usual, there are other explanations for the excessive drooling. One of them is stress. If you are moving to new location, leaving your dog with your friends for some time during your vacation or for example during fireworks, your dog might start to drool more than usual, because it is stressed. This type of a drooling should stop when your dog starts to be more relaxed and calm down.

Drooling can also be a sign of pain and discomfort in mouth or throat. If there is something in mouth or throat that is preventing your dog from swallowing normally, that will most likely lead to excessive drooling. There are several problems that can cause mouth or throat discomfort. It can be fractured tooth, tartar buildup and irritation of the gums, infection in the mouth or some object stucked in the mouth, like bone or stick. Dental problems are one of the most common causes of excessive drooling But it can also be caused by a tumor in mouth, throat or esophagus. Any sign of a foreign body or lump should lead to an immediate appointment with your veterinarian.

Another reason for unusual drooling might be stomach issues. If your dog drools a lot during your car rides, he probably have motion sickness. But there are some more serious issues associated with stomach problems, where the sickness might be caused by swallowing some object or by ingesting something poisonous such as a plant or chemical. So if your dog has other symptoms like vommiting, lethargy or shaking, take him to vet immediatelly.

Bloating can also caused excessive drooling, but again, it is associated with other symptoms as well, like restlessness, a swollen abdomen, discomfort, retching, and rapid breathing.

Heatstroke can also cause drooling. It is because your dog will try to pant heavily to cool down and that will lead to drooling. Kidney disease, liver disease, and even rabies all share drooling as a symptom. But all these diseases have other symptoms as well.
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So in conclusion, if your dog drools excessively for only a day or only during some activities like car riding, i would not be worry about it. If the dog does not have any other signs than excessive drooling, the dog is most likely either stressed or it has some mouth or throat problem. Drooling can be sign of very dangerous ilness, but those diseases will most likely show other signs as well. And if you will see any other symptoms mentioned in this video with the drooling, go to the veterinarian immediatelly, as some of these diseases can be lifethreatening.

English Bulldogs are known as gentle, fun to be around and friendly companion dogs. Sadly, they are also known to suffer a lot from different serious health issues, mostly breathing issues, but also skin, dental and joint problems. But it was not always like that! When you look at photos of English Bulldogs that were taken 100 or more years ago, the breed looked very differently, and most importantly, the Bulldogs back than vere much healthier.

And it is no coincidence, because in the past, Bulldogs were used for working purposes. They were used to catch cattle or horses and to help butchers control their livestock. Later they were also used for a bloody so called dog sport bull baiting. But over the time, the bull baiting was banned and there was no other utilization for them, which is why, they started to be bred to be smaller sized dogs which would be good for companionship. But this breeding also destroyed their health.

That is a reason why over the time, several breeders tried to recreate the original English Bulldog. Basically they wanted to keep their amazing temperament, but to increase their health. The most famous recreations are probably Leavitt and Olde English Bulldogges, but those are not the only one, because there is also, for example, the Victorian Bulldog, which this video will be all about!

The Victorian Bulldog started to be developed in 1985 by a breeder Ken Mollett. He wanted to recreate the healthier Bulldog type, similar to those of Victorian era.

He found the best English Bulldogs he could find and crossed them with other bull-breeds that could have been found in Great Britain, which includes Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers and Bullmastiffs.

He wanted to change the appearance of modern Bulldog to the Victorian Bulldog mainly by prolonging the muzzle, give them more athletic build, longer legs and smaller head.

And today we can say that he was succesfull, at least partially. The Victorian Bulldog is not the exact copy of Bulldogs from Victorian era, but it is definitely healthier breed than the English Bulldog, and is more athletic and fit.

It also remained similar temperament of the English Bulldog, which is why it is beloved and favourite companion dog of many many owners. One of the main difference between the English Bulldog and Victorian Bulldog is the size, because the Victorian Bulldog is visibly larger.

The average height of the Victorian Bulldog is between 16-19 inch, which is 40-50 cm and weight between 55-75 lbs, which is 25-35 kg. Females tend to be slightly smaller than males.

Victorian Bulldogs typicaly also do not have that deep wrinkles, which are causing skin irritations and thanks to the slightly longer nose, they should not have that much breathing issues neither.

But still, even though different than the English Bulldog, you can still see that these two dogs are closely related. They share many appearance and temperament traits.

Speaking of temperament, what is the Victorian Bulldog like? They do posses gentle, friendly, trustful and tolerant personality. Thanks to that, they also make perfect dog partners for kids, but of course, you should never leave any dog breed with a very young child unsupervised. Victorian Bulldog can also share its home with other dogs or other pets, especially if socialized together from the puppyhood.

Even though more athletic than the English Bulldog, they do not have some extreme exercise needs. Few daily walks accompanied with some playtime are enough to keep this dog happy and healthy. But they are capable of going for longer hikes and walks without any problems. Of course, daily walks are essential for their health and to prevent obesity, which these dogs are prone to.

The Victorian Bulldog might be very friendly towards its family, but they are definitely not pushovers to train. It is not because they are not smart, but they are kind of stubborn. They will learn all the basic obedience commands quickly, but sometimes, they just dont feel like to obey them. It is important to train your Victorian Bulldog patiently, kindly, consistently, but also firmly.

When it comes to the health of Victorian Bulldog, they can still be prone to similar health issues as the English Bulldog, but they are much less common and the breed truly is much healthier. But they can still suffer from some breathing difficulties, even though they are pretty rare. The main health issues are associated with skin conditions and obesity, which can be easily prevented by regular exercise and healthy diet. The breed has a good lifespan around 13 years.

The maintenance and grooming of Victorian Bulldog is also quite easy. If you want to keep the coat in best possible condition, you can brush it from time to time, but even without any grooming, the coat will stay in good condition.
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Special attention should be paid to the dental hygiene of dogs with undershot jaws such as the Victorian Bulldog. It is also important to clean and dry the skin around the wrinkles, so you prevent any possible infections. Just like with any other breed, you should also regularly check their eyes, ears, nails and teeth and clip them or clean them if needed.