BULLDOG FACTS

Bulldogs were once a working class dog known for being aggressive and combatant. When the law deemed bull bating and fighting to be illegal, the Bulldog breed nearly became extinct. It is through the dedication and hard work of a few select dog fanciers/breeders that we, today, are blessed with the privilege of having the modern day Bulldog.

Undoubtedly, this is a man made breed. Bulldogs should not and do not reproduce on their own nor do they or should they whelp on their own. The Bulldog breed is known to have health issues (as do most pure bred dogs). Common health issues for the Bulldog are: entropia or ectropia, chery eye or dry eye, demodex or skin allergies, hip and or elbow dysplasia, luxating patellas, respiratory problems, and elongated soft palates. These common health issues are a result of the way the Bulldog bodies are structured. When buying a Bulldog, it is advised to look for a good quality breeder, one who is knowledgeable of the breed and breeds to improve the quality of the Bulldog, this can help eliminate some of the common health issues. It is also advised to look for a Veterinarian who is knowledgeable of and understands this specific breed.

Bulldogs should be brushed daily, their folds and wrinkles cleaned daily with a damp cloth, teeth cleaned, bathed and groomed on a regular basis (we do it once or twice a month), and nails clipped - always to be kept short. You are to only feed your Bulldog a high quality dog food along with a high quality multi-vitamin. We also incorporate chicken, beef and salmon into our bullies food. For snacks or treats we give them hard boiled eggs, dehydrated sweet potatoes and chicken, and on occasion we will buy them pig ears or such. We also recommend a good quality multi-vitamin for them.

You hear so often, people ask the question, "Why do Bulldogs cost so much?". I'd like to take just a moment to address this....if the above information I've provided isn't clear enough on just the basic needs and costs of the Bulldog - let me get more specific. Bulldogs do not reproduce on their own, when one choices to breed a Bulldog, you should place the bitch on a specific diet around the time she goes into heat then once she goes into heat, you start to give her prenatal vitamins, folic acid, and cod liver pills. Once you have a confirmed pregnancy, I incorporate cranberry pills into her diet as well (this reduces water retention and helps to avoid 'water babies'). You have to pay for several progesterone tests to be done waiting for her to reach 5ng or higher before she can be inseminated. Then there is the cost of the sperm AND the cost of the insemination itself. You pay for additional check ups at the Vet along with the costs of pregnancy tests, x-rays, ultra sounds, more progesterone tests and of course the cesarean section. Then if all goes well, you have a litter of puppies and a momma bully to take care of, AROUND the clock! If you haven't already cleared your schedule with all the prep work and vet visits to get her pregnant, then you will definitely need to clear your schedule now and for the next 8 weeks plus! I personally sleep on a sofa right next to the whelping box. I ensure my puppies are well fed, cleaned, held and socialized, wormings done, vaccinations done by my vet, and microchipped. My whelping box is cleaned many times a day and momma bully gets fed four times a day, we ensure that her incision from the section is cleaned & healing properly, she is exercised and given lots of love and attention. I'm not sure I could even begin to put a price tag on what all the physical costs are and all the time & dedication that breeding entails. My hope in briefly explaining all this is to you, the buyer, is so you can begin to understand just why Bulldogs cost so much. If you can not afford the price of a Bulldog, you most likely can not afford the costs required to care for a Bulldog. PLEASE even if you choose not to buy a Bulldog from us, please do your research! I can not begin to say that enough! A Bulldog that is 'cheap' is probably not going to be quality bred with championed lines and OFA clearances. This will cost you in medical expenses down the line - trust me.

Our personal choice to breed was to make a valuable contribution in hopes of bettering this exquisite breed. It is in my opinion that, any good reputable breeder will tell you the same thing. We love our dogs. We give them the same love, care and attention that you would give to a child. It is my wish and hope that our puppies go to loving forever families.