English Bulldog Puppy Dog Care Information

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English Bulldog puppy dog

English Bulldog Health Information:

He should be kept cool at all times. He is very prone to heat stroke. Giving him plenty of cold water and shade will prevent such an occurrence. Keeping him indoors if at all possible is best.

Most female Bulldogs have to undergo caesarean sections in order to give birth and are 10 pounds lighter than males. That is why the Bulldog has a very high price tag. If it weren’t for caesareans, there would be fewer Bulldogs in the world and their price would be much higher due to their rarity. A female Bulldog has an average of three puppies.

The breed has many breed prone problems. Like, hip dysphasia, elongated soft palate, entropion and ectropion (eyelid abnormalities), muzzle pyoderma and wrinkle dermatitis.

The Bulldog breed lives an average of 10 years. Keeping him from becoming overweight can add two to three more years to his life expectancy.

Bulldogs sometimes have trouble breathing, especially during hot weather. Do not take your Bulldog out for runs on hot days, and don’t leave him outside in the sun.

If your Bulldog snores or has noisy breathing, then he could have “soft palate”. This could cause respiratory failure after strenuous exercise. Surgery can fix this. Eyelid abnormalities can also be fixed with surgery. Hip dysphasia can become very painful causing a limp. A dog with this should never be bred due to genetically passing this trait on.

A female who has been spayed before her first heat has a 90% less chance of getting cancer. The statistics on cancer are better for males too, if they are neutered at an early age.

A Bulldog is considered a senior at age seven. At this time his food should be changed. His muzzle will become gray and he may develop cataracts. He may also have trouble holding his urine. He may have trouble getting around. If he is in a lot of pain, a baby aspirin may be given.

English Bulldog Exercise Information:

English Bulldogs need very little in the way of exercise. A short daily walk will suffice where this meaty fellow is concerned. English Bulldogs are not able to tolerate heat and humidity, so special considerations need to be made if you live in a hot climate or in summer months. Usually it's best to take your Bulldog out for a walk in the very early morning or very late evening on hot days to avoid heat exhaustion.

English Bulldogs are not runners, nor can them swim, so if you are a triathlete looking for a canine companion to keep you company, this is probably not the breed for you. However, if you are more couch potato than athlete, the English Bulldog will enjoy lying beside you on the couch as you watch the latest reality TV shows.

Jumping is also a no-no for English Bulldogs, since doing so can injure their knees, which can be prone to luxating patella. If your couch or bed is too high for your "big guy" it's a good idea to invest in a couple sets of doggie steps to help ease your Bulldog's ability to get up and down from his favorite sleeping spots.

English Bulldog Grooming Needs:

Little coat care is required, but he should be given special attention by keeping the folds of his skin clean, especially around the face. They should be cleaned daily to avoid your Bulldog developing a condition called skin fold dermatitis.