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	* Bullbaiting - (Dog): Definition
		After bullbaiting was banned, the breed began to die out (known as the Old English Bulldog) until fans turned to conformation dog shows.
		In 1209, bullbaiting was launched as an annual pre-Christmas festival by the Earl of Warren.
		As the popularity of bullbaiting and bearbaiting began to decline and the matching of dog against dog became more the fashion, British breeders crossed bulldogs with a now extinct fl-and-tan terrier to produce the smaller,...
	en.mimi.hu /dog/bullbaiting.html (235 words)

	Bulldog Breed Information
		Bulldogs were originally used for bullbaiting, a wagering sport popular in the 17th century in which trained bulldogs leapt at a bull lashed to a post, latched onto its snout and attempted to suffocate it.
		The practice of bullbaiting was banned in England in 1835.
		After bullbaiting was banned, the breed began to die out (known as the Old English Bulldog) until fans turned to dog shows.
	www.usapetstoday.com /bulldog.htm (632 words)

	The Bulldog - Bulldog History - Early History
		During bullbaiting the Bulldog had to bite the bull in the nose and hang on, without ever letting go of his hold on the bull.
		In 1835, bullbaiting contests were forbidden in England by an act of Parliament.
		This was due to the growing popularity of the sport of dog fighting, which replaced bullbaiting as a favourite public entertainment in the late nineteenth century in England.
	www.bulldogsonline.be /historybreedearly.htm (404 words)

	Dog Fighting History ArticlesOne.com
		Bullbaiting was where bulldogs and other larger animals were pitted together.
		This bullbaiting sport was eventually outlawed, so the public turned to dog fighting.
		Dog Fighting was economically better for the owners of the fighters, because they did not need as much room for the fighting area, and they only had to feed two dogs; instead of one dog and a larger animal.
	www.articlesone.com /index.php?page=article&article_id=2631 (380 words)

	Bulldog Breed Information, Bulldog, Bulldog Dogs
		The Bulldog, originally bred to participate in the bloody bullbaiting ring, is today, according to the American Kennel Club's breed standard, "equable and kind...not vicious or aggressive." Still, the breed's ancient history means that anyone who opts for a purebred should make absolutely sure the breeder has considered the dog's forbears' temperament.
		Historical notes: The bulldog was originally bred for the bullbaiting ring.
		The appearance of the main English bulldog also changed, as the heavier-set bulldog of today became more popular after bullbaiting was banned in the nineteenth century.
	www.i-love-dogs.com /dog-breeds/Bulldog.html (379 words)

	bullbaiting - HighBeam Encyclopedia
		BULLBAITING [bullbaiting] 17th-century amusement, particularly popular in England, in which trained dogs (bulldogs) attacked a tethered bull.
		Bullbaiting, along with bullrunning (in which the bull was run down and killed by humans), bearbaiting, cockfighting, and dogfighting, was prohibited in Great Britain by an act of Parliament in 1835.
		Find newspaper and magazine articles plus images and maps related to "bullbaiting" at HighBeam.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/b/bullbait.asp (253 words)

	Bulldog Picture, History and Dog Breed Profile
		The bulldog was used prominently in the 1500's for the cruel sport of bullbaiting, where the bulldog would grab hold of the bulls nose and hang on at all costs, often to the loss of the bulldog's life.
		Fortunately, in the 1800's bullbaiting was outlawed, and a few select breeders decided to preserve the breed for compan- ionship rather than sport.
		These breeders did a good job of breeding out the ferocious, vicous nature needed for bullbaiting and replacing it with qualities more ideal to that of companion.
	www.apetsblog.com /dogbreedinformation/bulldog.htm (188 words)

	Dog Breed Information - Bulldog (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		It is adaptation to these rough origins that resulted in the bulldog's unusual look.
		Its short and slightly upward facing snout enables it to breathe while keeping hold of the bull, its wrinkles allowed blood to flow away from the dog's eyes and nose, and its thickly-muscled neck and light hind end helped to prevent the thrashing of the bull's head from breaking the dog's spine.
		The American bulldog is also thought by some to have similarities to the original bullbaiters.
	www.mydog-trainer.com /dog_breeds/Bulldog.htm (473 words)

	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Amusement (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
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		bullbaiting BULLBAITING [bullbaiting] 17th-century amusement, particularly popular in England, in which trained dogs (bulldogs) attacked a tethered bull.
		Bullbaiting, along with bullrunning (in which the bull was run down and killed by humans), bearbaiting, cockfighting, and dogfighting, was prohibited in
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	Bullbaiting victorian bulldog (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
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	The Bulldog - Icons of England (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		So called because it was once specifically bred to participate in bullbaiting, the English bulldog is indelibly associated with the national attributes of resilience, loyalty and courage.
		They were to help it to perform its sporting function of clamping its jaws over a bull’s muzzle and hanging on for grim death.
		After bullbaiting was made illegal by the Humane Act 1835, the breed looked in danger of dying out, but was preserved in an altogether gentler, child-friendly version – albeit one prone to a range of medical ailments.
	www.icons.org.uk /nom/nominations/the-bulldog?b_start:int=282 (264 words)

	۞ Bear- und Bullbaiting - Infos und Erklärungen auf www.lebenToday.de (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Bear- und Bullbaiting ist eine theatrale Unterhaltungsform, bei der Kampfhunde auf Bären, Stiere und andere Tiere gehetzt werden.
		Seit den 1540er Jahren ist eine institutionelle Form dieser Kämpfe in England bekannt, für die ein eigener Bau konzipiert wurde.
		Kleine Braun- oder Schwarzbären, denen die Krallen und Reißzähne entfernt wurden, werden über einen Nasenring oder eine Halskette an einen Pfahl in der Mitte einer Arena festgebunden.
	www.lebentoday.de /Bear-_und_Bullbaiting (586 words)

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		It is documented that through the thirteenth to eighteenth centuries Bulldogs were used for the sport of Bullbaiting which was Bulldogs fighting bulls or fighting bears.
		It was a popular sport in Britain until the early 1800's when the inhumane Bullbaiting finally became illegal.
		After Bullbaiting became illegal and with a careful breeding program by a few loyal Bulldog lovers, Bulldogs were eventually able to be seen for their loving and gentle personalities that they really are.
	www.fortunecity.com /millennium/safari/84/history.html (468 words)

	English Bulldog Gift
		The typical weight for this breed is 50-55 lbs and the height is 12-14 inches.
		It first appeared as a show-dog in 1860 and since that time the breed has changed in personality and disposition, becoming loyal, obedient and gentle with children.
		English bulldog gift picture of bullbaiting is truly historical among pictures.
	www.english-bulldogs-puppies.com /english-bulldog-breeders/english-bulldog-gift.html (151 words)

	bulldog
		The low-slung body, broad chest, large skull, and undershot jaw of the bulldog give it an appearance of stubbornness and defiance, two qualities necessary to its original role as a bullbaiter and pit fighter.
		These “sports”; also required a high degree of ferocity, but after 1835, when such contests were made illegal, viciousness and intractability were progressively eliminated from the breed.
		bullbaiting - bullbaiting, 17th-century amusement, particularly popular in England, in which trained dogs...
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	Bullbaiting
		The word "bullbaiting" uses 11 letters: A B B G I I L L N T U.
		Words within bullbaiting not shown as it has more than seven letters.
		All words formed from bullbaiting by changing one letter
	www.morewords.com /word/bullbaiting (183 words)

	Dog Breed Profile (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		This is the reason the bulldog has such a short and slightly upward facing snout that enables it to breathe whilst keeping hold of the bull, it has also given the breed great endurance and a determined personality.
		After bullbaiting was banned, the breed started to dwindle.
		Fans of the breed turned to dog shows during that time.
	www.dogtraininginfo.co.uk /breed_standard/BP_Bulldog.htm (509 words)

	Bulldog Inglês Filhotes Ninhadas - Reserva do Rei
		O autor do livro “Como era Liverpool” recorda estes fatos e faz referencia a Bullbaiting em Liverpool em 1783, quando um touro galante, que tinha feito uma briga particularmente boa, foi recompensado por seu elevado vigor e espírito, sendo levado para o jogo.
		A criatura miserável, enquanto esteve sustentando alguns dias os Bull baitings, foi enfeitado com tiras coloridas e, através de cordas, foi arrastado numa carroça de teatro até a praça de Liverpool onde ele foi visto pelo pai do cronista.
		Em Birmingham, por exemplo, a rua mais importante e movimentada chama-se “Bull Ring” — um nome de muita significância que permanece desde os tempos mais remotos, mas que descreve o local no qual muitos vestígios e sinais o antigo esporte a longo tempo desapareceu.
	www.reservadorei.com.br /gnf/artigos/detalhes.php?numero=11 (1017 words)

	Dog Discussion Forums :: View topic - The Olde English Bulldogge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Many people are not aware that the modern bulldog (often referred to as the English Bulldog) actually looked much different during its bullbaiting days.
		After bullbaiting was outlawed, the breed no longer served its purpose, but people who still had a love for this dog decided to create more of a showdog.
		However, sometimes these exaggerated features can be detrimental to the dog's health and that is why breeders started to re-create the original bulldog.
	www.dogdiscussion.com /-vp3963.html (473 words)

	Bulldog English Old Picture
		A bulldog english old picture can show how breeders bred them for bullbaiting, but today that trait makes it impossible for rescues to place them.
		They are naturally slow animals and their heavy weight and unique structure don't allow them to jump high or engage in strenuous exercise.
		The body of these animals should be symmetrical and well proportioned, with a large and broad head and extremely strong jaws.
	www.gotpetsonline.com /english-bulldog/english-bulldog-breeder/bulldog-english-old-picture.html (237 words)

	OEDILF - Word Lookup
		What comes next is too vile to report.
		Bullbaiting became popular in seventeenth century England and other locations in Europe, and was outlawed in Britain in 1835.
		Dogs were trained to go for the bull's snout, which was particularly painful for the bull.
	www.oedilf.com /db/Lim.php?Word=bullbaiting&Start=0 (151 words)

	Staffordshire Bull Terrier
		Read on to learn the truth about where the Staffordshire Bull Terrier came from and what the difference is between this breed and others similar in name and appearance.
		Around the 19th century, when bullbaiting was outlawed, dog fighting quickly gained popularity and the massive bullbaiting dogs were crossed with smaller terriers and a smaller, quicker breed of dog was born, weighing about 60 pounds.
		This dog became known as a "Bulldog Terrier" or "Bull and Terrier" and was further refined by outcrosses to an ancestor of the Manchester Terrier.
	www.staysitfetch.com /staffordshire-dog.html (467 words)

	Puppies For Sale by Any Pets (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		, breed of dog developed in England in the 13th century for courage and ferocity needed in the sport of bullbaiting.
		After bullbaiting became illegal in 1835, the dog was bred to eliminate viciousness.
		The bulldog has a heavy, thickset, low-slung body; a massive head; wide shoulders; short, stout, and straight forelegs; long hind legs; and a fine-textured coat of short, straight hair.
	www.anypets.com - !http: //www.petbynet.com/descriptions/description.asp?breed=Bulldog (243 words)

	Bullbaiting bulldogs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Advancement in recent years include the creation of a directory of information about bullbaiting bulldogs.
		Currently, our website directory consists of billions pages of report for bullbaiting bulldogs.
		This web site has been steadily growing to the current traffic of hundreds vistiors per month.
	www.best-bulldogs.info /bullbaiting-bulldogs.html (570 words)

	boxer. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		The ears are cropped to stand erect, and the tail is docked.
		A relative of numerous breeds of the bulldog type, the boxer was originally used in dogfighting and bullbaiting.
		Today it is trained as a police dog and as a guide dog for the blind.
	www.bartelby.com /65/bo/boxer.html (174 words)

	BARRONS BULLDOGS
		Although bred originally for the "sport" of bullbaiting, modern bulldogs are typically civilized, loyal, and charming companions, if sometimes given to stubbornness.
		This illustrated manual tells dog lovers what to expect when they acquire a bulldog, as well as everything they need to know about keeping a healthy and happy pet.
		Although bred originally for the "sport" of bullbaiting, modern bulldogs are typically civilized, loyal, and charming companions, if sometimes given to stubbornness. This illustrated manual tells dog lovers what to expect when they acquire a bulldog, as well as everything they need to know about keeping a healthy and happy pet.
	www.empirepets.com /product_info.php/cPath/333_250/products_id/13866 (179 words)

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