Bullenbeisser

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The Bullenbeisser (German: Bullenbeißer ), also known as the German Bulldog , is an extinct breed of dog known for its strength and agility . [ 1 ] It is an ancestor of both the modern Boxer and the English bulldog . [ 2 ] The Bullenbeisser was a mastiff -like dog and thought to have been bred as a hunting dog. [ 3 ] In the Middle Ages types of the Bullenbeisser were found in many European countries where they were used as boar dogs. [ 4 ] Later in the Bullenbeisser's history, they were thought to hold cattle at cattle markets or during slaughter by biting the animal's nose. [ 5 ] In Germany, there were two types of Bullenbeisser: the larger Danziger and the small Brabant Bullenbeisser, [ 6 ] which is often regarded as the precursor to the Boxer .