April 21st is National Bulldogs are Beautiful Day!

A face only a Bulldog mom could love?  Bulldogs are known for the stocky physique, wrinkly faces, and short snouts. While not the most elegant of dogs, bulldogs are beloved by many. Bulldogs are Beautiful Day aims to show this appreciation through celebrating this yes, cute and lovable breed.

According to the website Days of the Year, Bulldogs are Beautiful Day corresponds with the day that the bulldog was officially recognized by dog breeders back in 1886. Bulldogs are associated with the Asiatic Mastiff, which lived around 4,000 BC in Mesopotamia. The mastiff was introduced to Europe by traveling nomads.

Since then, breeders helped form the different kinds of bulldogs that exist today. These include the English bulldog, French bulldog, and American bulldog. As one of the most popular breeds, bulldogs are known to be lovable. They provide overall general happiness to every dog owner.

Some of the most famous bulldogs you may recognize are Tillman, an English Bulldog with skateboarding skills that made him a beloved celebrity and held the Guinness World Record for the”fastest 100m on a skateboard by a dog.” Tillman also rode the Natural Balance float in the annual Tournament of Roses Parade.  Or perhaps you know of Uga, who was the official live mascot of the University of Georgia Bulldogs. And Chesty was a bulldog take on the role of the next official mascot of the US Marine Corps.

Each year, people celebrate Bulldogs are Beautiful Day by showing appreciation for these lovable, fuzzy creatures. Iowa’s Drake University actually holds an annual “Beautiful Bulldog Contest.”  Owners showcase their bulldogs and walk the pageant runway, showing off their clever tricks and beauty.

If you own a bulldog, take this time to treat them well and show how much you appreciate them in your lives. Give them treats, let them sleep in your bed for the day, and dress them up in cute outfits. You can also share this love for your bulldog by posting pictures of you and your dog on your favorite social media websites with the #NationalBulldogsAreBeautifulDay.

And heck, if you believe your bulldog is the most beautiful you’ve ever laid your eyes on, then why not enter them in a doggie beauty pageant? Maybe you can win first place as the most beautiful dog of them all, even though we pet lovers know that all dogs are beautiful in the end.