Really interesting discussion. I've heard that all words should be capitalized but it makes more sense that only the proper name parts would be.

It seems odd to me that the AKC would drop the "English" part so they're referred to as just bulldogs. My dog's recent DNA test said she was part bulldog but now I'm left wondering - English or French? Or American (which people forget about)?

Too confusing sometimes, I think I'll stick with "mutt." No grammar worries there either :)