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Searching For The English Bulldog Puppy For Sale

By Ryan Lee


There are many things to consider when searching for a special pet. There are pros and cons for each breed. It just depends on what you want and what you are willing to undertake. Searching for English bulldog puppy for sale is just the beginning. Before making the commitment to take on this breed there are many considerations, both pluses for this breed and minuses.

Though they had a somewhat unsavory beginning, being breed for the sport of bull-baiting, they are overall a very gentle and loving dog. Bull-baiting was a sport where the dog grabbed a bull by the nose and hung on. They were bred to be very ferocious and to remain tethered to the bull and not be thrown off.

This atrocious sport became illegal in 1835. They then began to be bred to be gentle and loyal, and that became how they were after a while. They were selective bred after that to have a body shape more like the one they have today. Most people who love the breed find their look very attractive and cute.

This medium sized dog weighs around 50 pounds and is very stocky. He has been bred over the years to have a mouth formation with protruding lower teeth. This gives him a humorous, endearing look. He has a straight, glossy coat that requires very little care and has very little shedding. The shedding is seasonal, so is not so much of a problem.

For the person who is not very active, this makes an excellent dog. He does not require much activity, in fact at times it can be harmful to them. They are quiet, not barking much. These two characteristics makes them very suitable for apartment life. They only require a daily easy walk. With supervision, they are good with kids and with other dogs. Of course, all dogs need supervision under such situations.

These dogs have both straight tails and corkscrew tails with different degrees of curl. The curled tail dogs have a lot of potential problems, both with grooming and with health, while the straight tailed animals are relatively free of any health problems. Both, however, are very attractive dogs, and if you are willing to take the extra care required, curly tailed dogs may be preferable to you.

Though bulldogs don't have many major health issues and care concerns, they do have some issues. These are mostly skin problems due to the many folds in their skin, which contribute to skin infections. They also have dental issues due to the shape of their teeth and jaws. This requires daily inspection of the mouth and cleaning of the skin folds. Any odors may indicate infection that require treatment.

The curly tail can trap feces in its folds and will require daily inspection and thorough cleaning to avoid infection and odor. One of the major health issues with the curly tailed dogs is a condition called Hemivertebrae. These are malformed spinal bones. It can cause crippling conditions and great pain. Many times surgery is required. At the least, frequent vet visits and medication is indicated.




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