I really like dogs - they comes in so many different shapes and sizes. I used to have one, but he died recently.
Aww, that's really sad to hear! How old were they when they passed?
He was 8 years old. He was an english bulldog, which was bred for looks but not longevity. It's interesting how dogs breeding has created so many different attributes in their species.
Well I would assume that he had a good life, however short it may have been. What kind of attributes do they breed bulldogs for?
Yes, he lived in our home and we gave him plenty of love. The bulldogs are bred to be muscular, hefty, with a wrinkled coat.
He sounds beautiful. What was his name?
His named was Otto, but we called him Piggy as a nickname because he would do anything for food. Apparently, the bulldogs are growing in popularity, as in 2016 they were the fourth most popular purebred per the American Kennel Club.
Oh wow that's so cute. What's the most popular purebred?
According to the American Kennel Club, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular breed. This kennel club is different in that it isn't part of the World Canine Organization - most countries kennel clubs are.
Oh my grandma has always owned golden retrievers, those poor things wouldn't live much past the age of 10 either.
Really, that is surprising, but I'm not too familiar with their breed, other than it being suited to country environments.
Yes, they're extremely loving dogs, but seem to have an issue with cancer that goes back to what you were saying about breeding causing issues.