Bull-Aussie

The Bull-Aussie has a short history compared to his parents.  It is believed that the hybrid originated in the late 1990s in the United States. There is little recorded information on the Bull-Aussie.  However, we can consider his parental breed's backgrounds. Also referred to as the Bulldog or British Bulldog, the English Bulldog was first documented in the 1500s. Spelled in old literature as the Bolddogge and the Bondogge, this canine of wide stance and muscular body was first used as a fighter and baiter of bulls. Over time, these cruel activities were outlawed and alongside these changes were changes to the stamina and strength of the breed. A gentler, calmer breed today, the Bulldog is the 4th most popular breed in America according to the American Kennel Club. It is believed that the Australian Shepherd has roots in the Basque region of the Pyrenees mountains. They were their name because they were associated with shepherds, who came to the United States in the 1800s from Australia. These Shepherds brought their herds of sheep and dogs primarily into the state of California. These dogs were then bred by American rangers. In the 1950s and 60s, the Australian Shepherd became more popular due to their skill at performing amazing tricks in rodeos. The breed is still used as a ranch herding dog.  They are also used as guide dogs for the blind, as members of search and rescue teams, and in drug detection.  They were officially recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991. They are family members to celebrities such as: James Brolin, Mel Gibson, Steven Spielberg and Alyssa Milano.