The Bulldog is a British breed of dog of mastiff type. It may also be known as the English Bulldog or British Bulldog. It is of medium size, a muscular, hefty dog with a wrinkled face and a distinctive pushed-in nose It is commonly kept as a companion dog; in 2013 it was in twelfth place on a list of the breeds most frequently registered worldwide.
The Bulldog has a longstanding association with British culture; the BBC wrote: "to many, the Bulldog is a national icon, symbolizing pluck and determination".[6] During the Second World War, Prime Minister Winston Churchill was likened to a Bulldog for his defiance of Nazi Germany.The Bulldog Club (In England) was formed in 1878, and the Bulldog Club of America was formed in 1890.