The stocky British Bulldog and its bat-eared French cousin are two much-loved companion breeds with a shared bull-and-terrier ancestry. The British Bulldog And His French Cousin gathers the scattered early literature of the breed – its history, description, character and management – into a single readable volume.
These collected accounts range across the Bulldog and French Bulldog's history and origins, its description and character, and the practical business of rearing, breeding and showing it, assembled from the works of the fanciers and authorities who knew the breed best.
A rewarding companion for Bulldog and French Bulldog enthusiasts and breed historians alike, this modern edition keeps a wealth of early material in print and within easy reach.
This edition features:
- Brings the breed's foundational writers together in one collection.
- Covers the breed's history, origins, description and character.
- Includes period guidance on breeding, rearing and showing.