Bullmatian Information & Dog Breed Facts

Hybrid dogs have become increasingly popular in these past few years, and as a result, there are many new breeds that have recently been created. The Bullmatian is one of them, which resulted from the crossbreeding between a Bulldog and a Dalmatian. This breed was actually created in Afghanistan but is becoming popular all around the world. It is a medium-sized dog with a body type of a Bulldog but with a coat similar to that of a Dalmatian. These dogs have short, smooth, and easy-to-maintain coats that come in a variety of colors. They are strong and muscular but have ears that will hang downwards, like their parent breed.

However, the history of this breed begins with that of the Dalmatian and the Bulldog. The Dalmatian is probably known by everyone, as the breed is best known as the star of Disney’s 101 Dalmatians. However, the Dalmatian’s origins are unknown. The spotted dogs are known to have traveled with the nomadic bands of Romanies, sometimes called Gypsies, and it is unknown where they may have first appeared. The Dalmatian obtained his name during his stay in Dalmatia, a province on the Adriatic Sea’s eastern side that is today known as Croatia. Throughout their lengthy history, Dalmatians have been used for a range of jobs, never specializing in one area. They were used as guard dogs, shepherds, ratters, retrievers, circus dogs, and coaching dogs in Dalmatia. Furthermore, it was in England that the Dalmatian was developed as the ultimate coaching dog. The breed was trained to clear a path in front of the horses, run beside the coach, or under the coach between the axels. When the horses and coach were resting, he kept an eye on them. To this day the Dalmatian has always had a natural affinity towards horses. However, this affinity took the Dalmatians on a different career path in the United States. The breed became a firehouse dog, running with the horses to the fire, watching over the equipment during a fire, and sometimes even helping and rescuing people from burning buildings. When the excitement was over, they accompanied the fire wagons back to the station and resumed their duty as watchdogs. Dalmatians are companions and family members but many firehouses still have Dalmatians as mascots. The breed entered the AKC Stud Book in 1888.

On the other hand, the other parent breed used to create the Bullmatian is the Bulldog. The Bulldog is descended from ancient Mastiffs that originated in Asia, and roving nomads carried the breed to Europe with them. The Mastiff was refined during breeding to become the Bulldog we know today. The breed was suitable for the blood sport known as bull-baiting because of its short nose and large lower jaw. To avoid being thrown by the bull, the dog would stay low to the ground and clamp its teeth onto the bull’s nose. The Bulldog got its name from the upturned shape of the dog’s nose, which helped it to breathe while clinging to the bull. Although the breed has a great pain tolerance, many have been hurt or killed while competing. Moreover, in 1835, the authorities in England abolished this savage sport, and many people wondered what the Bulldog would do now. Indeed, the dog was very aggressive, a result of being bred with the most aggressive and adventurous canines available, so it was not a good companion dog at that time. These dogs were used in bear-baiting before the outlawing of this sport, and the bred was bred to be softer and gentler. The breed eventually traveled to America and Germany, where they proved to be excellent companion dogs and contributed to the development of the Boxer breed. As a result of this dog’s unwavering dedication, it has been adopted as the mascot of various institutions including the US Marine Corps. The Bulldog is revered for the virtues of loyalty and determination that it represents. The Old English Bulldogs are not recognized by the American Kennel Club, however, they are recognized by the International Olde English Bulldogge Association.

Overall, the Bullmatian inherited some of the best qualities from both of its parents. They are friendly and charming, as well as affectionate and social. The breed is not recognized by the American Kennel Club, as it is considered to be a hybrid breed, however, the breed is recognized by several other clubs, including the American Canine Hybrid Club, the Designer Dogs Kennel Club, the Dog Registry of America and so on.