Information You Should Know About
Your Bulldog
As high quality bulldog breeders, we take great pride in two primary responsibilities: raising great bulldogs and educating our adopters. We first strive to raise healthy, beautiful and happy English Bulldog puppies for responsible adopters. This is our true love. The entire process is a beautiful experience from the first breath of our baby bulldogs to watching each furball find a family that truly falls in love with them. We love watching as our bulldogs become part of each family over time. This is one reason we enjoy staying in contact with our adopters through social media sites like Facebook and through e-mail. Our adopters know we are only a text, instant message, e-mail or phone call away. Our second responsibility as high quality bulldog breeders is to educate. This is one of the areas that set up apart! Adopters need to know what to expect when potentially bringing a bulldog into their family. We like to inform our adopters how to care for their new bulldog from a social, physical, and dietary perspective. The bulldog is a higher maintenance dog than many other breeds and requires an informed adopter and an experienced breeder for proper care. Adopters that purchase a Bruiser Bulldog are properly equipped to care for their new bulldog puppy on the highest level Below is some additional information that you will want to know about the breed as well as our bulldogs In particular, Enjoy!
History
There is some controversy about the complete history of the English
Bulldog but we do know Bulldogs in England were originally working
dogs who drove and caught cattle and guarded their masters’ property.
At one time, the breed was used in the grueling sport of bull baiting. With
the outlawing of the sport in England in 1835, the original type of Bulldog,
most closely resembling the current American Bulldog, disappear ed from
Britain and was replaced with the dog we now know as the English
Bulldog . While the original Bulldog was preserved by immigrants who
brought their working dogs with them to the American South, the English
Bulldog was created back in England. Breeders proceeded to eliminate the
original characteristics they considered undesirable by crossing the Pug
into the bloodlines. Over time and many generations the breed we
recognize as the English Bulldog was created.
What Your Bulldog Should Look Like
We strive for a moderately sized bulldog and try to stay away from the over sized look that is currently plaguing the breed. An
overweight, giant bulldog is prone to heart disease, weak joints and shortened life. Every breeding decision we make is always connected to
the health of our bulldogs. By producing a moderately sized bulldog typically ranging from 40 to 55 pounds, we believe we improve the
health of our bloodlines while maintaining the original look of the bulldog breed. Our bulldogs have heavy, thick-set, low to the ground
bodies with short sturdy limbs. We are not a fan of the long legged bulldog. If you want a leggy bulldog, I would suggest the Boxer breed is
a much better match for you. To compliment this squat body type, we like our bulldogs to have big heads with wide square chests.
What Your Bulldog Should Act Like
We require that our bulldogs carry themselves with a certain level
of confidence and might I say, swagger. The bulldog should portray
vigor, strength, and stability. A bulldog should be kind, resolute,
and courageous. By nature and through our unique socialization
techniques our bulldogs are not aggressive and are always great
around children and strangers alike. Our goal is for our bulldogs to
be the perfect family dog!
Colors of Coat
Our Bulldog puppies come in a variety of colors. Brindle and white is the most common color combination among our puppies. We also
will have red brindles which are absolutely gorgeous. Following these two coats of color would be our solid fawns and solid reds. Lastly,
once in a while we will have a pure white bulldog puppy. Sometimes deafness is connected to all white, female puppies but not always.
We have had numerous all white bulldogs that have had perfect hearing ability. We always do multiple vet checks for our puppies to
ensure each puppy is completely healthy and free of genetic defects before they go to their new homes.
Other Pets and Children
Most English Bulldogs do very well around other pets. Once in a while there is some jealousy issues among same sex pairings, but not
typically. Bulldogs have become extremely popular because they are great among people, pets, and different environments. They are
especially great among children and are a great option for someone looking for a child friendly companion.
Protection
AKC rates English Bulldogs as good watch dogs. We strongly
disagree! As an experienced English bulldog breeder, we know
that Bulldogs have a number of great traits that make them very
unique such as being lovable, playful and a great family dog. We
also know what they are not, which are great watch dogs. We
joke the our bulldogs would probably greet an intruder at the
door and welcome them in. If you are interested in a watchdog,
the American Bulldog would be a much better option!
Health
Bulldogs are a higher maintenance breed. Some of the common problems
that the bulldog breed struggles with are: hip and joint issues, cherry eye,
heat exhaustion, hypoplastic trachea, and elongated soft palates. We have
dedicated our breeding program to reducing these types of problems in the
breed and in the process are creating a better breed. While we can never
promise that your bulldog will never struggle with a health issue, we do
promise that we work very hard on our bloodlines and produce extremely
healthy bulldogs.
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Activity
English Bulldogs are couch potatoes! While it is good to get your bulldog out and about, hardcore exercising is not one of their favorite
activities. A bulldog does great playing in the yard and with children but is not the type of breed to enjoy a 5 mile hike or a long jog. Many
a bulldog owner has experienced when their bulldog thinks they have had enough exercise. The bulldog will let you know by laying down
and simply refusing to take another step!
