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Bulldog Q & A

1.) What is an English Bulldog?

QUIT SIMPLELY THESE ARE ENGLISH BULLDOGS

2.) Are Bulldog intelligent?

Bulldogs are much more intelligent than the general public gives them

credit for. On the other hand, they are also quite stubborn. They do what

they want, when they want unless properly trained. Many bulldogs do enjoy working,

but only if motivated (usually by food). Training sessions should be kept short and

exciting, otherwise the bulldog may be easily bored. Once the owner learns to “communicate” with his bulldog, training can be quite easy and successful!

3.) What is the Bulldog temperament?

According to the official breed standard, “the disposition should be

affectionate and kind, resolute and courageous (not vicious or aggressive),

and demeanor should be pacifistic and dignified

4.) How long do they live?

The average life span for a Bulldog is about 8 to 10 years. Some bulldogs have

made it to 12!

5.) What are bulldogs good for?

As your best friend, your closest companion, Helping paws when you are working

on something. My bulldogs follow me around the house or the yard and when

I am building something they tend to pick up my tools and move them sometimes

they even give them to me but most of the time they are inclined to pull them out

into the yard and come back for more. :-)

6.) Are Bulldogs?

a) Aggressive

Bulldogs have been bred to be non-aggressive but all dogs have the ability to be.

Good socialization and good training will help to prevent an aggressive outburst

but no one can control every situation. Just do the best you can with your puppy

and you should have a wonderful non-agressive friend by your side.

b) Protective

Because of their temperament, Bulldogs simply won't act like a trained attack

dog. They may bark, but make no mistake they will protect their family

if they feel they are in danger.

c) Lazy

They can be, but mostly how active they are depends on their

personality, diet and your willingness to get active with them.

d) Shy

I have not met one, however I'm sure they can be, but a well socialized

Bulldog will not be shy.

e) Easy to train

Yes and No, Bulldogs are easy to train one on one but can be distracted

easily and can also be stubborn at times. Consistency is the key to

any dogs training and never let him get away with anything you don't

want to be a part of his demeanor. That being said avoiding a bad behavior

is much more affective then trying to retrain a bad behavior has been learned.

7.) Do Bulldogs really need to live indoors?

ABSOLUTELY, this question gets my goat. Why would you buy a pet for any

amount of money and tie it to a tree or a dog house, what is the point of that?

Not to mention the fact that Bulldogs do not tolerate climate change very well, too

cold and they can get sick, too hot and they can die. Bulldogs need to be a part of

the family. You would not have a child, raise it up till it was potty trained, then put it

out in the yard and only talk, play or give it attention once or twice a day would

you? I know that animals have feelings and understand what is going on around

them. Just because we don't speak the same language doesn't mean we

should treat them like they are pieces of furniture. They are not disposable property

they are an adopted family members. Sorry about the rant but this is something I

feel strongly about.

8.) Why do Bulldogs cost so much?

There is a great deal of time, effort and expense involved in raising a Bulldog

litter. Without going into too much detail, it can cost $2000-$3000 to breed,

deliver and raise a litter, without consideration for the time invested. The

average litter size is 4. Getting the female ready for breeding requires

pre-breeding testing, ovulation testing, etc. - approximately 3 trips to the vet.

Then the female is usually artificially inseminated, another 3 trips to the vet,

not to mention the expense for the semen/stud service which is $500 and up.

Then you wait 4 weeks for an ultrasound and/or x-rays. (It is important to be

sure the female is pregnant). Special diets and constant monitoring for the next

5 weeks, plus getting the nursery prepared with heating pads, bottles, blankets,

medical supplies, milk replacer, puppy scale, and the list goes on and on. Then

comes the C-section which can cost upwards of $500 assuming she went into

labor during REGULAR office hours and all went well. Females produce only

2 -3 litters. This is a special breed which requires the help of humans to bring

a litter to 8 weeks of age. In spite of their appearance the Bulldog, as a newborn

puppy is extremely fragile. It requires constant monitoring of the puppies

(24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Bulldogs don't make the best mothers because

they may lay on a puppy on accident and not even realize it. The puppies are

normally checked by the vet at least 4 times during their first 8 weeks, including dewormings and puppy shots. It is a breed that requires MAXIMUM effort on the

part of the breeder to make sure that all the puppies turn out healthy. The whole

procedure is VERY costly.You will find that most breeders price their pet bullys

from the $$1800-$2500. Beware of "great deals" and "cheap puppies", they may

cost you alot more in the end - not just money, but heartaches too!

9.) Do Bulldogs cost a lot to own?

They can cost more to own then other purebred breeds of dogs because they

can have skin issues, eye issues and breathing issues, and if your Bulldog does

develop health problems they can become very expensive to own. But if your

Bulldog is healthy and does not develop health issues then they are not very

expensive at all.

10.) Do Bulldogs require a lot of work?

No more then any other purebred breeds of dog but they are a little more

stubborn then other breeds so they might require more coaxing then other

breeds especially the males.. ;-)

11.) Do Bulldogs

a) Bark

Not as much as you might think the are typically a quiet breed but will bark

if there is something worth barking at, like; some at the door, a dog in your yard,

a cat in your tree, or if you or one of your children are in danger.

b) Bite

Any dog can bite, but a Bulldogs temperament is not that of an

aggressive breed so it it unlikely for one to bite unless

REALLY PREVOKED!

c) Chew

This breed chews ALL of it's life and unless you don't want those

brand new Louis Vuitton shoes you just bought then I suggest that

you teach your puppy from the day he comes home what he can

chew and what he can not. Make sure that you always have good

toys for your Bulldog.

d) Dig

Bulldogs can and do dig but if you put (their poop) in the hole and

then fill it in they will not dig in that's spot again.

e) Pass gas

YES, YES, YES, and it can clear a room but if it makes you feel

better I have gotten used to it.. ;-)

f) Slobber

They can, but really only when they drink or if you are eating something

that they think smells SO GOOD they can't help it.

g) Smell

They don't smell any different then any other dog, if they do ever smell really

(cheesy) then they may have a yeast infection of the skin and need to go to the vet

h) Snore

Yes. LIKE A FREIGHT TRAIN. Because of their short breathing passage,

Bulldogs do snore, as do most short nosed dog breeds, and loudly!

12.) How are good bulldogs with

a) Strangers

Bulldogs don't know what a stranger is. They act as if the person they

are meeting for the first time is a best friend they haven't seen in a while.

But let that stranger pose a threat and you will see a different animal.

b) Young children and elderly people

Bulldogs love young children and the elderly! They are very patient and tolerant

of people, they are very gentle and loving. However, no child should ever be left unsupervised with ANY dog! Children many times do not understand the

proper way of handling a puppy.

c) Other animals

Common sense has to be used if you are introducing a puppy into a home

that already has a dog in residence. ( if you are unaware of the meaning of the phrase

common sense please look it put) Not being an aggressive breed by nature,

the Bulldog loves to make friends with other animals. It may be harder

on the pet you already have, so patience is the key. Let them get to know each

other ONLY under adult supervision, and at the pets discretion.

13.) What are the common health problems?

15.) What do they eat?

Any good quality puppy or dog food will do I feed COSTCO brand dog and puppy food called KIRKLAND Signature Super Premium Chicken, Rice & Vegetable. There are no artificial dyes, preservatives and is a good all natural food, the ingredients are as follows:

Guaranteed Analysis Ingredients

But if you don't have a Costco Wholesale close to you then I also recommend Diamond naturals chicken and rice its the same food essentially. This is the food I use when I can't make the trip to Costco.

16.) Can they be crate trained?

Yes, Bulldogs can be crate trained but you must make sure that that the crate you

get is all metal so your new buddy can see what is going on around them, they like

to be a part of everything. Bulldogs house train easily so the crate should only be

used when you are not home or overnight. Bulldogs need to be a part of the family

so excessive use is not recommended (no more then 8 hours in a 24 period). A crate

should never be used for punishing your bully the crate is a tool to be used in the

proper training of your puppy nothing more. I personally never use crates and my babies are very well round happy puppies.

17.) Where should they sleep?

When your Bulldog is fully house and potty trained they can sleep anywhere in

the house you feel is a good place for them, a good dog bed is ideal. You should

not let your bulldog sleep in your bed as a puppy unless you want him there as

an adult. It is not fare to let a puppy get used to something then take it away

when the cuteness wears off it will be a trained behavior by that point and

will be hard for your Bulldog to change. They are sensitive to change and

may get depressed.

18.) Are you trying to talk me out of a Bulldog?

No and Yes, only a person that has done their homework should get a bulldog.

Iwant potential owns to understand, that if your Bulldog gets sick or needs

veterinary care that you it could get very expensive. Also your perfect, sweet

little baby could grow up to be a very stubborn pain in the butt. I am a firm believer

that a Bulldog is only a perfect pet for the perfect owner. In that mean a kind loving and understand owner that works on the training of their bully. If you understand all of those things then you are a perfect owner or at least have the potential to be one.

19.) How do I pick my Puppy?

There is no magic way to be sure you get the perfect puppy for your lifestyle.

Each method has its advantages and disadvantages. In the long run, you need

to be comfortable with the decision you make. If you're looking for some hard

and fast rules, there are none.

We will, however, give you our general guidelines. If you have small children

(less than 5 years old), pick a middle-of-the-road puppy( a puppy that is not too dominate or to shy) Putting a dominant puppy with small children that he can easily intimidate is only asking for problems later. A very shy, soft puppy

might not be able to take the abuse even the most well-behaved children can

dish out.

If your children are older or more active, go for an active puppy but with

lower dominant behaviors. (Dominance and activity level are not the same

thing). If you have never had a dog before, again go for the middle- of-the-road puppy or a softer puppy if you don't have children. A less dominant personality

in the puppy will make it easier for you to take control from the start. If you

have had dogs before and been successful in training them, then you are in the position of being able to pick any puppy.

One last thing we would like to point out here: Once you have done your

homework and know that a particular breed is going to fit into your lifestyle,

and found a breeder whose dogs you like. Then picking a puppy with the right level of dominance and activity for your home is going to make the difference between a good fit and a possibly perfect one. But don't be afraid to go for that

last puppy in the litter even if he may not fit the guidelines completely. Maybe

he was just waiting for you to come into his life.

20.) Should I breed my Bulldog?

Please think twice before breeding your Bulldog!

Stud fee for a top producing male $400-$1000, ovulation testing $45 each test (you

can need from 2-6 of these done), shipping the bitch to be bred $350 (health certificate

& Brucellosis test is about $80), C-Section $800-$2000 (depending on the area, many

vets charge depending on how many puppies there are), aftercare/dewclaws if the

vet does it $40 per puppy, misc supplies (formula for when the bitch has no milk,

towels, vitamins, antibiotics etc. $100 min.) Vaccines $40 (minimum) per puppy if

the vet does them multiplied by 4 since they need a series of 4. Expenses total approximately $2,070 for a litter or 4. This is a minimum, as other vet visits

come up when a puppy is sick/dies or if the mother is sick. Think you can make

money or even break even? You do the math if only one puppy survives. Unless

you can sell one puppy for $2,070, you cannot break even. If you have more puppies

in the litter, you just have more expenses, so it is rarely possible to make alot of money, most times you just make a little over breaking even, and sometimes you are in debt

to the litter. It is a very expensive endeavor and can be very heartbreaking. All of this doesn't include the fact that you are up almost around the clock for 3 weeks making

sure the mother is caring for the puppies properly (many times they do not and the

breeder has to bottle feed the puppies every 2-3 hours around the clock).

SO PLEASE THINK TWICE!

a) How many times can I breed my female?

Well, that all depends on the female and the health of both her and her

uterus. If you female is healthy and you have planned your breeding

with a healthy male then you can breed. If your female does well then ask

the vet if he/she believes your female can breed again. Before and after each

litter the health of your female should be assessed and a decision should be

made wether or not she is to be bred again. Also in the evaluation you consider

should be health of the puppies she produces. If she produces healthy puppies

consistently she can be bred, but if she has two litters with two different males and

there have birth defects she should be spayed. If your female remains healthy then

she can be bred 1-5 times, with the average being 3-4. NOTE: females can die while they

deliver their puppies or shortly thereafter. Also puppies can die for what seem like no reason. I you not willing accept or understand this, then you should not breed.

b)Do Bulldogs need c-sections?

Yes, 90% of bulldogs do require a c-section. To attempt a (free-whelp)

on your own could result in the death of your female and all of her

puppies. C-sections for bulldogs are required for several reasons suck us:

high rates of water puppies which can not pass through the birth canal,

large heads and shoulders of the puppies, stress and heat factors may

cause a bulldog trouble, the ability to "PUSH" out a full litter is often

too exhausting for the mother and poppies.

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Dermatitis/Pyoderma

Staph Infection

Acne