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Things To Know Before Visiting English Bulldog Breeders

By Robert Howard


Many have enjoyed the benefits and joys of having a pet as a companion. In fact it may have entered your mind, especially right after you saw an English bulldog breeders sign near you. Before making a commitment however on this particular breed, do read on for some information that you may be interested in to assist you in your final decision.

The English bulldog cab be regarded as a dog that is compact and wide, has short legs and is medium sized. It is a a canine that originated from England, and was bred there originally with an ancient Asian mastiff line. It was used for arena fighting in the past against full grown bulls, a practice which has now been outlawed. Despite this tough and violent past, the current generations of this breed have a totally different temperament.

Despite the fact that it has had a violent past and have very intimidating looks, the bulldog is known in general to be one of the gentlest breeds around. It can be gentle and affectionate with children while maintaining its guard dog abilities. It cannot be made to dominate in the home however, and its owner must be strict and firm to prevent it from developing its alpha dog attributes. It is recommended that they be kept from other dogs to as they can be quite combative, always trying to assert their primacy in a pack.

The breed does very well in small spaces. So if you only have a small apartment or room, then it will not pose so much of a problem. They are quite happy being inactive a majority of the time and do not need open spaces to run around in. Some would term them as the ultimate indoor dog. They should be taken on regular daily walks however to keep their migratory instincts at bay, a trait common to all dogs.

An English bulldog is really made for temperate climates. This is because it has a hard time regulating its temperature in extreme temperatures. Thus it cannot live in very hot tropical climates or in climates that are very cold.

You will be challenged in the medical complications department when getting this dog. The breed is prone to skin complications and flatulence when quite young, and as it gets older, it will suffer from poor eyesight and hip and knee problems. Some, but not all, have small windpipes, which will give it breathing problems.

This breed however is easy to groom. This is because of its short and fine fur coupled with its average shedding. It is a good practice to always clean its face, especially between the wrinkles. This face cleaning should be done at least once a day.

All in all it is a challenge to take care of this breed and should only be cared for by someone who is most caring and diligent. Also, apart from this article, there are also plenty of other resources that you should read up on to get more information. In sum, try to get as much information as possible to enable you to take on the challenges of taking care of this breed.




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