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Below you will find some useful information and some very helpful safety tips
provided to us by our Vets, other breeders and bullies owners as well as
from our own experience with the breed. If you know of
any we are missing, please contact us and we will add them to this site.
We constantly change/add to the information below as it becomes
available to us.
To see if the
food you are feeding your dog has been recalled and is on the National
Recall list - please visit
www.menufoods.com.
THIS IS A NATIONAL RECALL - PLEASE CHECK THEIR SITE
AND TALK TO YOUR VET IF YOUR DOG/CAT ARE EXPERIENCING ANY NEW, UNUSUAL
BEHAVIORS AND/OR ILLNESSES!!!
As registered Breeders with the IAMS / Eukanuba
companies, they keep us up-to-date on the current list of RECALLED PET
FOODS - RECALLED ITEMS COMPLETE LIST
CLICK HERE
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Description |
For a complete and accurate description of the
Bulldog please visit:
www.AKC.org or
CLICK HERE
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Temperament |
For a complete and accurate description of the
Bulldogs temperament please visit:
www.AKC.org or
CLICK HERE
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Height & Weight |
Height:
about 12-16 inches (31-40 cm.) (there is no prescribed height,
but shorter Bulldogs are more prized when being shown)
Weight:
Dogs 53-55 pounds (24-25kg.) Bitches 49-51 pounds (22-23kg.)
www.AKC.org
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Health Problems |
Common Breathing
problems; can include elongated soft pallet, some have small or
defective windpipes/tracheas. Problems with their eyelids which cause them to turn
under and rub against the cornea and scar/damage the eye.
Bullies are susceptible to heat stroke and
should always be an indoor dog. Puppies are often delivered by caesarian
section because of their large heads, which you can view
information on elsewhere on our website. Their digestive system is
very active,
i.e. a tremendous amount of gas.
Susceptible to skin infections and ear infections. Also hip and knee problems
i.e. loose kneecaps and hip dysplasia.
English Bulldogs have numerous
known genetic defects and are subject to various illnesses that
affect many other breeds as well. Common English Bulldog health problems you
may encounter include: elongated soft palate, small trachea,
allergies, dermatitis, demodetic mange, eye lid abnormalities, and heart problems.
They should be watched carefully for signs of skin irritation and
scratching or signs of any skin infections or rashes such as
mange. Since not all
veterinarians are knowledgeable about the health problems
Bulldogs may have, you should consult an experienced Bulldog
breeder/owner
to find a capable Vet. Any veterinarian who will be
doing surgery on your Bulldog should have previous experience
with putting Bulldogs under anesthesia due to known breathing
problems.
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Living Conditions |
Bullies are okay with apartment life. They are very inactive
and will do okay without a yard or long walks. This
breed MUST be an indoor
dog. Bulldogs have trouble cooling off in
very hot weather. Always keep your bullie comfortable and never
ever leave outside or in a hot car.
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Exercise |
Some Bullies would just as soon not take any exercise
at all including short walks, while others are extremely playful
and full of energy.
In any case all Bulldogs will stay healthier if
given some sort of regular exercise. A healthy English Bulldogs is capable of
moving very quickly for short periods of time. English bulldogs
are great for people who live in apartments or the elderly as they require very
little exercise, so a huge back yard in not necessary. A fat
bulldog is an unhealthy bulldog.
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Life Expectancy |
An average
of eight to ten years. Some live longer while others live shorter live but
on average eight to ten years.
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Grooming |
The smooth,
fine, short-haired coat is very easy to groom. Comb and brush with a
firm bristle brush often, and bathe only when necessary. Wipe the face
with a damp cloth (we use a mixture of water/hydrogen peroxide) every day to clean
the face and inside their wrinkles. This
breed sheds however there are diets you can
place the bullie on to limit the shedding.
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Extreme Danger of Over Heating
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English Bulldogs are extremely
intolerant of heat. They must be kept in an air-conditioned area
with limited trips outside when the outside temperature is over
80 degrees or the humidity is high. Close supervision is
required during outside activity, especially in spring and
summer to prevent over-exertion leading to over-heating. They
also are not usually capable of prolonged physical activity
whether the temperature is very warm or cold: A bullie is not
for someone who enjoys taking a dog for long walks through the
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Human Foods
Unsafe for Dogs |
Baby food and alcoholic beverages, bones
from fish, poultry or other meat - cat food - coffee, chocolate,
tea or anything containing caffeine - citrus, fat trimmings from
meat, grapes and raisins - human vitamins containing iron, large
amounts of liver - macadamia nuts - milk and other dairy
products in some dogs - mushrooms, onions, garlic of any type -
persimmons - peaches and plum pits - potatoes, rhubarb, tomato
leaves - raw eggs and fish - salt - sugary foods - tobacco -
yeast dough, marijuana - just to name a few. |
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Toxic Plants |
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Official Standard of the Bulldog |
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Aspirin vs Tylenol vs Ibuprofen |
We have been told to never ever give a dog Ibuprofen as it can
kill a dog. Aspirin was suggested at 1 lowest dose tablet per 60
pounds of dog. BUT - ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR OWN VET FIRST TO
ENSURE THE SAFETY OF YOUR ANIMAL. |
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Bulldog History |
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