English Bulldogs are thought to be descendants from historic Roman working and armed forces pet dogs named Alaunts, which were also the forebearers on the mastiff breeds. As the breed was refined via time, these “wide-mouthed” canines have been used as butchers’ canines that helped them carry livestock to slaughter. https://archerusvvs.myparisblog.com/32739327/what-does-english-bulldogs-mean