05/10/08

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Puppies are sold on a "first come / first pick" basis.

Puppies featured on this site are from several local breeders who care for the breed as much as we do. It is rare that I myself have a litter and when I do, the pups are usually spoken for well ahead of time. If you are interested in a puppy featured on this website please let us know and we will place you in touch with the breeder for that litter.

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Are you looking to purchase an English Bulldog puppy? Here are some questions you should ask the breeder when looking for a pup - and always take notice of the environment the puppies, Dam & Sire are in.

1)   Are the puppies inside or outside the house? Do you see cages/kennels in the back yard, an un-manicured / insect infested yard, not properly cleaned on a daily basis - no self-watering bowls, no toys, dogs that run from you when you walk up to them? If the animals are outside, is there proper shelter for cooling and heating - a place to get out of the rain or the heat of the day?

2)   Have the puppies been Vet checked and been given all vaccinations? If not, again, stay clear.

3)   Are the puppies alert, playful and appear to be healthy? Are they walking, eating and drinking on their own?

4)   If buying from someone who owns both the Dam and the Sire, or if they have used someone else's male as a Stud, ask if the Dam and Sire have been checked for sexually transmitted diseases. If the male is used as a stud with other females and not via artificial insemination, the male and female should be checked REGULARLY for STD's.

5)   Are the Dam and Sire current with all of THEIR shots including rabies?

6)   Are the puppies eyes clear? Runny nose? Any sores or lesions? Does the puppy feel unusually warm and/or cold?

7)   Always ask the breeder for the name and phone number of THEIR Vet. If they do not provide one, chances are the dogs/pups are not seen by a Vet on a regular basis. A breeder may tell you that they "vaccinate at home", and while this is common practice for some breeders, we choose to have our Vet administer all shots. Just because someone vaccinates at home does NOT mean that the puppy and/or adult dogs should not have regular Vet check-ups. Also, you CANNOT administer the rabies vaccination at home - this MUST be done by a Vet.

8)   Ask to see the AKC papers for the Dam & Sire - and ask to see a copy of the Pedigree for both as well. If the Breeder states the pup "comes with papers", make absolutely sure they have AKC registration papers - ALL PAPERS ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL!!!

9)  When you go to the Breeders house to look at the puppies, make sure all puppies are present at the same time (unless some pups have already been sold and have been released to their new homes). Sometimes, a portion of the litter will get ill and the breeder will separate the puppies - so if there were say 6 puppies in the litter and only 3 are being shown to you, ask the breeder WHY and ask to see the other puppies.

10)  Are the breeders dogs outside or inside? Is it hot outside? Are there any dog toys? Pay close attention as to how the dogs act and react to the breeder - will they come when called, do they crouch down when they get close? Pay very close attention - you do NOT want to purchase a puppy from someone who may have been abusing their dogs. Your dog/puppy should be considered to be one of the family - and we all make sacrifices for our loved ones, including our pets.

KNOW YOUR BREEDER - ASK QUESTIONS - ASK A LOT OF QUESTIONS - AND RELY ON YOUR GUT INSTINCT AND FIRST IMPRESSION - THEY'RE USUALLY NEVER WRONG!!! If you feel uncomfortable - if the breeder is not answering your questions directly or has given several different answers - trust your instincts and move on - the heartache will not be worth it.

Bringing Home your New Puppy - What do you need?

If you are obtaining your puppy from another state, you should bring the following items with you:

•  Small crate or box (a laundry basket works well for small pups)

•  Bottled water and a small cup or bowl. Try to get the sport bottles of water with a squirt top lid - the puppies can drink right from the bottle that way.

•  We will provide you with a bag a Eukanuba puppy food for the drive home - you will need to pick up a bag at your local pet store as the bag we provide is only a day or two supply of food.

•  An old sock with a knot tied in it for the puppy to chew on - this will keep him/her occupied for the drive home.

When you get home.....

•  Make sure the puppy has a place all his own - a bed or a crate that is his sole area. We recommend crate training your new puppy. Your puppy will be on his/her way to being housebroken when it leaves our premises and will know how to use a doggie-door - introduce your new pup to the doggie door ASAP when you get home.

•  Have plenty of TOYS - TOYS - TOYS or old shoes for the pup as they LOVE to chew.

•  Since bullies can dehydrate easily, we suggest a watering bowl that has a sparklets bottle-top that holds 2 to 5 gallons of water - this way there is always fresh water for the pup and plenty of it in the event you must leave your pup for any extended period of time.

•  Puppies own feeding dish/bowl (feed twice a day - morning and at night - at 6 months of age you should reduce to feeding only once a day)

•  Never give a pup table scraps and always try a reduced salt diet. Have plenty of dog treats on hand as well and ALWAYS praise your pup for good behavior.

•  Bitter Apple - If your puppy chews items it's NOT supposed to chew - try spraying some Bitter Apple (found at local pet stores) on the item or in the area you DON'T want your puppy to be in.

•  If you must leave your new puppy in a crate for extended periods of time - get a water bottle that will attach to the crate that the puppy can lick when thirsty - like the ones used for rabbits or mice. Our puppies are trained to use such watering devices.

•  GET TO YOUR VET - Have the puppy completely examined and make sure you take the shot records with you so your Vet does NOT repeat any vaccinations already administered. Schedule regular check-ups with your Vet for the first 6 months.

•  Never, ever hit your puppy - when scolding your pup - show him what he has done wrong - tell him NO and shake a can that has a few pennies in it at the puppy or thump the pup on the nose. Don't EVER raise your hand to your pup.

ENJOY YOUR NEW PUPPY!

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