The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-16
English Bulldog

The English Bulldog is pre-eminently one of the most popular of the non-sport- ing breeds, both in this country and in his native home-the British Isles. His origin is conceded to be a descendant of the English Mastiff and the Terrier; the first mention of the Bulldog has been traced to 1631. He was first used for the sport of bull-baiting, and after the disappearance of this form of sport for fighting purposes, which was indulged in quite largely in the early part of the eighteenth century. At present he is the ideal companion and pal is absolute ly free from treachery and very docile, unless driven to anger, when he will fight his share. He should be smooth coated, thick-Set, low in stature, but broad, powerful and compact. Skull large, the larger the better, and in circumfer- ence should measure (round in front of the ears) at least the height of the dog at the shoulders. Cheeks well rounded and extended sideways beyond the eyes. Forehead flat, and the skin upon it very loose, hanging in large wrinkles. The stop should be both broad and deep, and extend up the middle of the forehead, dividing the head vertically. Eyes should be low down in the skull, as far from the ears as possible, and as wide apart as possible; should be round in shape or moderate size and very dark. The ears set high in the head and should be small and thin; the rose ear is most correct. Face short as possible and skin deeply and closely wrinkled. Muzzle short broad, turned upward, and very deep from the corner of the eye to the corner of the mouth Nose large, broad and black The chop should be thick broad and pen NncIy iaIr and strong, and well arched at the back Back short and strong, broad at the shoulder and narrow at the loins Tail set on low, jut out rather straight and then turn downward, the end pointing horzontially; rather short than long and thick at the root, having a downward carriage, and should not be able to raise it upward. Between 45 and 50 pounds is most desirable size.
 Coat should be fine in texture short close and smooth. Colors preferable are brindles, red,--white with their varieties as lawns, fallows, etc. Pied and mixed colors second choice
 In selecting puppies choose the ones with massive heads long sweeping under jaw, well turned up, not necessarily snort nose, but must be laid well back massive broad foreface, big skull. little ears, short back and tail, short legs with big bone.
 one or the best the world has produced IS Strathtay Prince Albert owned by Alex H. Stewart, % North Michigan Boulevard, Chicago, a likeness of which we print on this page today Prince AL pert might be called perfect type. hay won his championship points and some to spare.
 Champion Strathtay Prince Albert was born in 1910 making him now at his prime or life. As stud he has produced Wonderful progeny, many of which have won on the bench. He is distinguished py ms short shapely body, with low set. snort tail, huge barrel ribs, splendid shoulders, massive bone and good brisket
 Tn front of which there is a real won derful head; his ears, well placed. are small, thin and well carried; he has a very big, flat skull, well wrinkled and square His fore-face is short and re- markably deep; his underjaw wide and wei turned up, while his layback, depth oI stop and cushion are very exceptional. lie IS bred to type on scientific lines. and suitaply mated should sire a flyer.
 MT. stewart has in his kennels some or the most valuable brood matrons in the country, and takes great pride in the young stock he handles
 The past year the south lost it's hast English Bulldog, the White Hope. owned py w. s. Scott of Birmingham. The Hope had won in hot competition and would have reached his championshin thls year. He died at the age of about 3 years. which in the English Bulldog is apout the age that the fine points be- gin to look best