English Bulldog FAQ
Does this breed make a good pet? Yes they do.
They are very sweet dogs, playful, loyal and kind
hearted, in spite of that face which some people
find pretty intimidating. They can be very stubborn
so it is important that they are taught manners
from a very early age.
English Bulls are really lazy right? Not really.
They can be pretty energetic actually, especially as
pups. While not on the same activity level as say a
sporting breed (Labs, etc) they are not total couch
potatoes until they age. They require exercise as
does any dog. Be prepared to provide your Bully
baby with some activity.
Can they tolerate hot days? They can with
precautions from you. I have had people tell me
they want this breed but have no AC in their house.
You do not need AC. What you do need is shade, air
movement and water. Never ever leave any Bully
outside for longer than 25 minutes on a hot or
humid day. Because of the shape of that skull, they
do not pant as effectively as longer nosed breeds.
Do I need to take special care if my English
Bulldog is very wrinkled or has a large rope?
They are very sweet dogs, playful, loyal and kind
hearted, in spite of that face which some people
find pretty intimidating. They can be very stubborn
so it is important that they are taught manners
from a very early age.
English Bulls are really lazy right? Not really.
They can be pretty energetic actually, especially as
pups. While not on the same activity level as say a
sporting breed (Labs, etc) they are not total couch
potatoes until they age. They require exercise as
does any dog. Be prepared to provide your Bully
baby with some activity.
Can they tolerate hot days? They can with
precautions from you. I have had people tell me
they want this breed but have no AC in their house.
You do not need AC. What you do need is shade, air
movement and water. Never ever leave any Bully
outside for longer than 25 minutes on a hot or
humid day. Because of the shape of that skull, they
do not pant as effectively as longer nosed breeds.
Do I need to take special care if my English
Bulldog is very wrinkled or has a large rope?
All wrinkles, on head, body or around tail must be kept clean.
Use very gentle soap or baby wipes, dry them completely. A dirty
wrinkle on a Bulldog will cause serious skin issues and infections.
What other issues can this breed have? All purebred dogs
have some issues which are more prevalent in some than others.
With this breed it has mostly to do with that head. Common issues
in the English Bulldog are: Cherry Eye, ectropion, entropion,
allergies, localized demodectic mange (called puppy mange by
some) small trachea, crooked teeth, retained testes, fertility issues.
The more extreme your pup is, the higher the chance at these. That
is to say that if you take 100 very extreme, wrinkled, big boned pups
and 100 of those who are long nosed and legged, more of the first
group will be affected. These things are all manageable with a good
vet. If you cannot deal with some of the issues, buy another
breed. Owning a bulldog takes a special kind of person. One who
knows and accepts their many differences from other breeds. Be
sure you are one of these people.
They also snore, break wind and snort a lot.
What is a rope? That is that wrinkle over the nose.
What should I feed my Bulldog? The best you can possibly
afford. They do not do well on cheap dog food.
How much are your pups? That depends. Conformation and
color will determine this. With Bully babies of this quality, expect
prices to start at 2000.00. We evaluate our pups; the way they are
put together, their temperaments. The closer to perfect (there are
no perfect dogs just as no person is perfect) the more money they
cost. They are an expensive breed for many reasons, some of them
are below. In addition, our Bullies are super nice in every way. That
warrants the price. If you are looking for a bargain, please go else
where. There are a lot of poor quality Bullies for less money.
Do I need to look for a special vet? Not a special vet but one
who is well versed in the Bull breeds. You do not want your vet to
treat your Bulldog as if it were a Golden Retriever.
Wow, they cost a lot. I want to breed them too! Ok, it is free
country. However, if you have no experience in dog breeding, I
would not suggest you start with these monsters. They require
artificial insemination (some breeders surgically breed them!),
cesarean sections to deliver. IF THEY CONCEIVE, because they are
not awake during the birth, they often have no maternal instincts
until the pups are older. Many mothers will simply lie down on the
pups, crushing them, without this instinct. Ours are never alone
with their pups during the first 3 weeks. NEVER. Give up your
sleep. Some mothers refuse to feed at all, ever. Which means, you
get to bottle feed! 24 hours around the clock. Bottle feeding pups is
a tricky business and many pups die of overfeeding, improper
nutrition etc. With this breed, you do not simply put boy and girl
together and get pups 9 weeks later. Nor do you allow mom to give
birth and get weaned pups 7-8 weeks later. This is why they cost
what they do. It takes complete dedication, love and utter focus to
breed these babies. Be prepared to give up a lot of your life if you
want live, healthy pups. The last litter we had, I sat down and
determined that I made 4.83 per hour. No health care, no vacation,
no breaks. I remember eating my lunch over them, many times. So
if you think you will be rolling in money, guess again. If you want
to breed, do not bargain shop. Do you really want to take the
cheapest pup you can find and make more? Before you decide to
breed, please do yourself and the breed a favor, learn all you can.
Do all your homework.
Do you guarantee these pups? Yes our pups have a basic
guarantee. We can also offer one through PAWS which is a 90 day
warranty which covers what most breeders, including us, do not
cover. The cost of the 90 day guarantee is 100.00 You can read
about that there under the links Guarantee and PAWs warranty.
We can extend the PAWS to a year but this will cost you the buyer
125.00
Do you ship these pups? Yes we do either via airlines or
through a ground transport. We use the ground transport when it
is too cold or too hot to ship via airlines. It must be 15-74 F to ship
a Bulldog via plane. We ship counter to counter only, no cargo. You
can read more about that under shipping link.
For a more detailed account of what health issues the Bull breeds
can have, click HERE.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to EMAIL ME.
Use very gentle soap or baby wipes, dry them completely. A dirty
wrinkle on a Bulldog will cause serious skin issues and infections.
What other issues can this breed have? All purebred dogs
have some issues which are more prevalent in some than others.
With this breed it has mostly to do with that head. Common issues
in the English Bulldog are: Cherry Eye, ectropion, entropion,
allergies, localized demodectic mange (called puppy mange by
some) small trachea, crooked teeth, retained testes, fertility issues.
The more extreme your pup is, the higher the chance at these. That
is to say that if you take 100 very extreme, wrinkled, big boned pups
and 100 of those who are long nosed and legged, more of the first
group will be affected. These things are all manageable with a good
vet. If you cannot deal with some of the issues, buy another
breed. Owning a bulldog takes a special kind of person. One who
knows and accepts their many differences from other breeds. Be
sure you are one of these people.
They also snore, break wind and snort a lot.
What is a rope? That is that wrinkle over the nose.
What should I feed my Bulldog? The best you can possibly
afford. They do not do well on cheap dog food.
How much are your pups? That depends. Conformation and
color will determine this. With Bully babies of this quality, expect
prices to start at 2000.00. We evaluate our pups; the way they are
put together, their temperaments. The closer to perfect (there are
no perfect dogs just as no person is perfect) the more money they
cost. They are an expensive breed for many reasons, some of them
are below. In addition, our Bullies are super nice in every way. That
warrants the price. If you are looking for a bargain, please go else
where. There are a lot of poor quality Bullies for less money.
Do I need to look for a special vet? Not a special vet but one
who is well versed in the Bull breeds. You do not want your vet to
treat your Bulldog as if it were a Golden Retriever.
Wow, they cost a lot. I want to breed them too! Ok, it is free
country. However, if you have no experience in dog breeding, I
would not suggest you start with these monsters. They require
artificial insemination (some breeders surgically breed them!),
cesarean sections to deliver. IF THEY CONCEIVE, because they are
not awake during the birth, they often have no maternal instincts
until the pups are older. Many mothers will simply lie down on the
pups, crushing them, without this instinct. Ours are never alone
with their pups during the first 3 weeks. NEVER. Give up your
sleep. Some mothers refuse to feed at all, ever. Which means, you
get to bottle feed! 24 hours around the clock. Bottle feeding pups is
a tricky business and many pups die of overfeeding, improper
nutrition etc. With this breed, you do not simply put boy and girl
together and get pups 9 weeks later. Nor do you allow mom to give
birth and get weaned pups 7-8 weeks later. This is why they cost
what they do. It takes complete dedication, love and utter focus to
breed these babies. Be prepared to give up a lot of your life if you
want live, healthy pups. The last litter we had, I sat down and
determined that I made 4.83 per hour. No health care, no vacation,
no breaks. I remember eating my lunch over them, many times. So
if you think you will be rolling in money, guess again. If you want
to breed, do not bargain shop. Do you really want to take the
cheapest pup you can find and make more? Before you decide to
breed, please do yourself and the breed a favor, learn all you can.
Do all your homework.
Do you guarantee these pups? Yes our pups have a basic
guarantee. We can also offer one through PAWS which is a 90 day
warranty which covers what most breeders, including us, do not
cover. The cost of the 90 day guarantee is 100.00 You can read
about that there under the links Guarantee and PAWs warranty.
We can extend the PAWS to a year but this will cost you the buyer
125.00
Do you ship these pups? Yes we do either via airlines or
through a ground transport. We use the ground transport when it
is too cold or too hot to ship via airlines. It must be 15-74 F to ship
a Bulldog via plane. We ship counter to counter only, no cargo. You
can read more about that under shipping link.
For a more detailed account of what health issues the Bull breeds
can have, click HERE.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to EMAIL ME.
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