These cute English Bulldog Personal Checks display the chunky powerful dogs in numerous settings. The breed received its name because of their use in the bull baiting sport. When bull baiting was made illegal, the dog lost its advantages in England but American settlers had a use for these violent and brave dogs. The dogs were soon bred to remove the violence and undesirable characteristics in England and within a few generations the English Bulldog became a beautiful and adorable pet without its real malevolence.