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The British Bulldog is an enchanting pet to own. They are friends with everyone, and they love being around children. The moment they meet their master and family members, they immediately feel part of the family. The dog practically feels like just another person in the home! And sometimes, you get the impression that it is literally so, whenever the bulldog snores. Indeed, many things can prepare you for this cozy snorer, but nothing is as amusing listening to it!

When you hear a bulldog snoring loudly, and on most nights at that, you may wonder whatever made your watched and supervised bulldog so tired. But the secret is actually in the dog’s physical make up. At the root of their snoring is their very short breathing passages. In turn, its physical make up was determined by the dog’s working history, which was to bait bulls. Years and years of breeding have resulted to facial structures that helped the dog to have powerful bites. To be specific, the dog had to have a short muzzle and a wide lower jaw that enabled the bulldog to have a powerful hold on to the bull’s nose. The nose of the dog too, had to be upturned otherwise so the dog couldn’t breathe when he was holding on to the bull. All these factors make english bulldogs snore, since their facial structures have led them to breathe in a different compared to other breeds.

There is also another factor that cause bulldogs to snore. Sometimes they may be led to areas that are humid, or poorly ventilated. This results to an overheated bulldog and a dog without comfortable sleep. Not being able to sleep well often leads to a bulldog snoring.

But if the snoring gets way too loud, then action definitely needs to be taken. Some dogs suffer from laryngeal edema, which is a swelling in the airway, and makes sufferers produce sounds similar to snoring. The bulldog can also snore too much if it is weighed down by a laryngeal opening that is too small. Still other bulldogs may be suffering from brachycephalic upper-airway syndrome, which can lead to the collapse of the dog after a seemingly normal amount of excitement, exercise or high temperatures. Any of these can lead to the infamous bulldog snore. To sum it all up, snoring is common to all dogs, but once the intensity of the sound is above normal, a help from a vet may need to be needed.

What is surprising is that everyone claims that a bulldog snoring at home is really nothing to be annoyed about at all, and that English Bulldogs training is better off concentrating elsewhere. In fact, most comment about the pleasant effect they have grown used to hearing. Even this is very much part and parcel of the bulldog charm.