According to the most recent American Kennel Club registration statistics, the Bulldog is the fourth most popular dog breed in the United States. Favored by families with children as well as older adults and singles, there have been many famous Bulldogs throughout history. You will find a brief overview of the ten most famous Bulldogs below:

1. Tillman – A skateboarding English Bulldog holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest 100-meter on a skateboard by a dog. Tillman appeared on the show, Greatest American Dog, and he rode the Natural Balance float in the Rose Parade in 2009.

2. Old Boy – Republican President William G. Harding was the loving owner of several famous pets including Old Boy the English Bulldog, Laddie Boy the Airedale Terrier, and Pete the squirrel.

3. Uga – The official live mascot of the University of Georgia Bulldogs, Uga. All of the dogs that have served in this position since 1956 are descendent from an English Bulldog owned by Sonny Seiler. The current mascot is Uga X who took on the role in 2015.

4. Meatball – Owned by actor Adam Sandler, Meatball is an English Bulldog who starred in the movie Little Nicky. Not only did Meatball appear in film but he served as both the best man and ring bearer in Sandler’s wedding to Jackie Titone in 2003. After Meatball died, Sandler carried his collar down the red carpet for the premier of the movie 50 First Dates.

5. Tyson – Another skateboarding celebrity, Tyson the Bulldog has appeared on several television shows including Rob & Big and The Oprah Winfrey Show. Tyson also appeared in two movies, Undiscovered and Lords of Dogtown. When he performs, Tyson earns more than $1,000 a day.

6. Large – Owned by Michael Jackson, Large was just one member of Jackson’s menagerie of pets. Jackson also owned four other dogs named Sasha, Black Girl, Shadow, and Spanky

7. Spike – Perhaps the most famous cartoon bulldog of all time, Spike made his on-screen debut during the 1940s on the Tom and Jerry show. Also known as Killer or Butch, this Bulldog wore a stern expression and a huge spiked collar. Although Spike hated cats, he was gentle with mice.

8. Jacques – An English Bulldog owned by Brad Pitt, Jacques is a member of the family. Pitt has been quoted saying, “I’m a firm believer Bulldog owners are kindred spirits… we have very serious conversations about snorts, farts, shit consistency, crusty eyes, crusty noses, puke, and various forms of gas with other Bulldog owners.”

9. Princess Lola – Owned by Jack Osbourne, Lola was internet famous, having her own social networking site with more than 9,000 followers. Lola was often featured on the reality show, The Osbournes which ran from 2002 to 2005.

10. Maggie – American novelist and screenwriter Truman Capote owned an English Bulldog named Maggie. Capote was famous for writing the true crime novel, In Cold Blood, as well as the novella, Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

You don’t have to be famous to love the Bulldog breed. These dogs are some of the friendliest, most gentle dogs on the planet and anyone would be lucky to own one.