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Marines everywhere, rejoice: The bulldog is back among the Top 10 most popular dog breeds in the U.S., a ranking it hasn’t pawed since 1935.

The beloved Marine mascot muscled its way to No. 10 in the American Kennel Club’s 2007 registration figures, which were released Wednesday. The Miniature Schnauzer was bumped from the Top 10.

The improved ranking will come as good new to Marines, said Staff. Sgt. Jeff Janowiec, a spokesman with Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, which has a 5-year-old English bulldog named Cpl. Molly as a mascot.

“A bulldog is very stocky, and if it latches on, it’s not going to let go,” Janowiec said. “It’s the same way with Marines: We’re not going to stop until we reach our objective.”

The ranking marks a continued resurgence for the bulldog, which was ranked No. 12 in 2006, No. 18 in 2005 and No. 26 in 2004.

“This breed appeals to a very wide range of dog lovers, so it’s no surprise,” said AKC spokeswoman Lisa Peterson in a prepared statement. “The bulldog is both docile and adaptive, and can thrive in small or large homes.”

The bulldog’s connection with the Corps stretches back to World War I, when lore has it that the Germans dubbed a group of leathernecks the Teufelhunden, or “devil dogs.” Marines adopted the nickname, using images of fierce, helmet-wearing bulldogs to represent the Corps.

Today, the floppy-faced pooch is synonymous with leathernecks, and used to name everything from the Camp Pendleton Bulldog Bike Road Race to the sports teams at Camp Lejeune High School.

The Marine Corps bulldog also has become popular on merchandise, said Diann Wall-Wilson, a civilian whose sketch of “Chesty the Bulldog” was copyrighted and approved by the Corps for use in 1983. The logo has been placed on everything from watches to coffee cups, selling thousands of items.

“It’s all about the patriotism,” Wall-Wilson said. “The bulldog has been an unbelievable mascot and one of the most popular in the military.”

Janowiec said Molly, who was promoted to corporal in November, regularly provides a morale boost to recruits and their families when they visit.

“When it’s time to go to work, she’s ready to get her uniform on and meet and greet the families,” he said. “She’s not the best-looking dog, but she’s cute in her own way.”


Article: http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news...ulldog_080118/

[Enjoymms]

I'm a former Marine and will surely get slammed for this next paragraph, but it needs to be pointed out.

“A bulldog is very stocky, and if it latches on, it’s not going to let go,” Janowiec said.

Based on that statement, why doesn't the Corps or base housing consider the bulldog to be a "vicious breed"? Just because it happens to be the mascot?

[TessUnsonia]

I'm a former Marine and will surely get slammed for this next paragraph, but it needs to be pointed out.

“A bulldog is very stocky, and if it latches on, it’s not going to let go,” Janowiec said.

Based on that statement, why doesn't the Corps or base housing consider the bulldog to be a "vicious breed"? Just because it happens to be the mascot?

I don't know that i am absolutely qualified to answer this question, but as a Bully owner, will care to take a stab.

My disclaimer: This is my first official pet pooch. My English Bully is only 5 months old so there's not much in the area of experience to add.

But, from what i see, my Bully only becomes protective when she feels her owner and/or "home" are being invaded. Unlike her cousin, a terrier, she LOVES the mail men- all three of the guys that share our route. She may bark at someone, but it's really because she wants LOTS of LOVIN'.

When we play catch, her baby teeth might nip once or twice. But, she is not purposefully trying to attack. Now that she has her "big girl" teeth, she had had hands (be it mine or other members of the family) in her whole month, while playing ball, and does not clamp down or inflict harm. Rather, she is gently and playful, careful and attentive to those that take care of her.

While Bully's look vicious, breeders have worked centuries to remove the "fighter" instinct from their nature. Unless illegally (insert Michael Vick) Bully's are not bred by legitimate breeders to be harmful in any way.

Would not trade my baby in the world for anything. My English Bully is my BABY! (Sorry, just had to praise my four-legged child! hehehe)

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