English bulldogs, beloved for their typically childlike personalities, are prone to a number of congenital health problems. (Melnote/Getty Images Photo) 5 centuries of breeding changed former ... ucdavis.edu: English Bulldog’s Gene Pool May Be Too Small to Heal the Breed English Bulldog’s Gene Pool May Be Too Small to Heal the Breed I must admit that I have a fondness for the English Bulldog.

Understanding the Context

It is not for their jowly looks (although some people find that their flattened square faces have an almost child-like appeal). Nor is it ...