Miniature English Bulldach

The Miniature English Bulldach is an intentional hybrid known as a designer or boutique dog, a cross between the English Bulldog, a companion animal once known for its prowess in controlling bulls, and the Dachshund, a charming and determined dog developed to hunt badgers in Germany. The Dachshund is a long, low-slung dog that was originally developed in Germany at some point before the 15th century to be both strong and tenacious to hunt and kill problem animals like fox and badgers and small enough to follow them into their dens and burrows. German foresters and farmers continued to refine these fearless dogs throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, favoring a long, sturdy tail so that hunters could retrieve their dogs from burrows, a deep chest to give them stamina, and large, paddle-shaped paws to help them dig quickly and efficiently. In 1885 the American Kennel Club registered the first eleven Dachshund dogs, but by 1914 they had grown in popularity, becoming one of the ten most popular breeds in America. The English Bulldog is a small molosser type dog, a classification of dogs that is characterized by their massive heads, short, powerful necks, and thick, sturdy bone structure. They were developed to help farmers and butchers to assist with guarding, baiting, and controlling bulls, so personality traits such as tenacity, aggression, and strong wills were fostered, which made them the ideal candidate not only to deal with bulls but also to fight other dogs. Their aptitude in this area led to their use in the development of the American Pit Bull and the American Staffordshire breed terriers. It wasn’t until the violent sport of dog fighting was abolished in 1885 that breeders began to focus on developing an affectionate companion animal instead.