4. From Old English Bulldog to Frenchies (the secret sex and violence of the bulldog past)

We all love the cute little snout of the bulldog, whether it be the American, English, or French variety. But not many of us know that generations before us brought the beloved dog the to the seeder side of life, from fighting to brothels... 

A short, fun one for you all today! Come listen to me destroy the French language! 

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