English Bulldogs are unique

What genetic trait could they have possibly tapped into that pre-disposes english Bulldogs to do some of the things they enjoy doing so much? Riding skateboards, surfing, slip and slides. I saw one today rolling a car tire down the street, if it fell over he would pick it up and start rolling it again. They seem somewhat unique in some of thier behaviors. Could this possibly come form wolves ability to jump on the back of a prey animal and ride it till it goes down. I have seen lions do this but am unaware as to wether or not wolves do it.