page_title: Nose ring (animal)
section_title: Bulldogs
hierarchical_section_title: Nose ring (animal) / Other designs / Bulldogs
caption_attribution_description: Show lead nose ring and a bull holder.
context_page_description: A nose ring is a ring made of metal designed to be installed through the nasal septum of pigs as well as domestic cattle, usually bulls. In pigs, nose rings are alternatively pierced through the rim of the nose. Nose rings are often required for bulls when exhibited at agricultural shows. There is a clip-on ring design used for controlling and directing cattle for handling. Nose rings are used to encourage the weaning of young calves by discouraging them from suckling.
context_section_description: Self-locking or spring-closing show-lead nose rings, also called "bulldogs" or nose grips, are removable rings that do not require the nose to be pierced. They are often used on steers and cows, along with a halter, at agricultural shows, or when handling cattle for examination, marking or treatment.  They stay shut until released, and usually have a loop for the attachment of a cord or lead rope.  They give similar control to a bull ring without the need for permanent attachment.
caption: Show-lead nose ring (bulldogs), and bull tongs or bull-holders on the right
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