Breed Introduction
The Toy Bulldog is one of the extinct Bulldog breeds.
This breed was from England, and it was famous in England during the 18th century and early 19th century.
The primary goal of the breeders in developing this breed was to create a companion dog with fewer health problems at a small size.
Some believe that breeders were working in opposing directions to develop this breed.
Some breeders were working to reduce the size of Bulldogs, but that could not be very successful because of the complications with breeding.
As a result, dwarf-sized puppies are frequently born to regular-sized parents.
And very often regular-sized puppies were born from regular-sized parents.
And even this did not fulfill the purpose of developing this breed, because they were not healthier and were not the most fertile dog breed.
That is how this breed never became successful and never established
There was another attempt made to develop the Toy Bulldog by cross breeding Bulldogs with French Bulldogs to reduce the weight up to 20 pounds or so.
But again, this experiment could not be successful as per the recognition point.
Some believe that this Toy Bulldog became extinct by 1925, because of a lack of prevention measures and people did not consider this breed as it did not fit the Bulldog standard, so people really did not care about it.
Quick Overview About Toy Bulldog
| Breed Name | Toy Bulldog |
| Origin | England |
| Lifespan | NA |
| Breed type | Family Dog |
| Size | Small |
| Height | 10-14 inches / 25-35 cm |
| Weight | 31-41 pounds / (11.4-18.8 kg) |
| Temperament | Social Dog |
| Coat color | Beige, Brown, White, Piebald, Fawn features |
| Features | Lovely, Friendly, Intelligent |
| Exercise requirement | NA |
| Energy level | NA |
| Tendency to Drool | NA |
| Snore | NA |
| Tendency to Bark | NA |
| Tendency to Dig | NA |
| Attention need | NA |
| Litter size | 3-5 Puppies |
Breed Appearance
The Toy Bulldog was a small-sized dog, as their name suggested, with muscular bodies and stocky legs.
They had wrinkles on their faces or had loose skin.
They had a circle-shaped tail or just a nub.
Breed Size
In terms of size, this breed used to be small, just like their name.
Their height used to be around 10-14 inches / 25-35 cm and they weighed around 31-41 pounds / (11.4-18.8 kg).
Breed Colors
They were found in different colors. A few of the common colors were:-
- White
- Brown
- Fawn
- Beige
- Piebald
Breed Temperament
Toy bulldogs were family dogs because they were happy with family members and could entertain them.
They had a friendly, loverly temperament, and they were well-known for their gentle temperament. They were very affectionate toward humans, and they used to treat them gently.
They could be trained easily because they were intelligent as well.
Social Engagement
They would enjoy socializing with humans because they used to love them and were very gentle with them.
They were child-friendly and they used to enjoy playing with kids.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is toy Bulldog became extinct?
Due to lack of prevention, this Bulldog breed became extinct, because it was not even met the Bulldog standard point, which was the main purpose to develop this breed.
What is the smallest type of bulldog?
French Bulldog is one of the smallest bulldog breeds that exist right now, this breed know as Frenchies
