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Bulldog

Bulldog

1. (Science: zoology) a variety of dog, of remarkable ferocity, courage, and tenacity of grip; so named, probably, from being formerly employed in baiting bulls.

2. (Science: chemistry) a refractory material used as a furnace lining, obtained by calcining the cinder or slag from the puddling furnace of a rolling mill.

characteristic of, or like, a bulldog; stubborn; as, bulldog courage; bulldog tenacity.

(Science: zoology) bulldog bat, a bat of the genus Nyctinomus; so called from the shape of its face.


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Re: Which dog breed can live the longest?

The average life spans for some of the most common breeds of dogs are: • 7-10 years: Great Dane, Newfoundland, Doberman Pinscher, Bulldog, Rottweiler • 9-11 years: St. Bernard, Bloodhound, Chow Chow, Boxer • 10-13 years: Airedale Terrier, Dalmatian, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Scottish ...

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by Francis73
Wed Nov 16, 2011 9:32 am
 
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Species vs Race?

... a robin is to a bluebird what a human is to a raccoon. There are many species of bird, but only one of man. That while a poodle may compare to a bulldog as a robin is to a bluebird, this is a misapprehension of species. Poodles and bulldogs are of one, robins and bluebirds are separate from one ...

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by geb
Thu Feb 07, 2008 3:28 pm
 
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Which dog breed can live the longest?

I have 2 Shih-Tzus. Ya know the dog that people think if you mix with a bulldog you'll get a ... Let your mind figure out the rest. :p hey you can start your own breed and call it the R@cy Bull***** standard

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by Linn
Mon Jul 03, 2006 1:07 am
 
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Which dog breed can live the longest?

I have 2 Shih-Tzus. Ya know the dog that people think if you mix with a bulldog you'll get a ... Let your mind figure out the rest. :p

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by +R@cY
Sat Jul 01, 2006 3:12 am
 
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