Training - Never hit your Bulldog to redirect them

Never hit your Bulldog to redirect them. Not only is it ineffective, but confusing and harmful to your dog. If they need to be redirected quickly, lightly touch the side of their neck and make t sound by putting your tounge on the roof of your mouth and blowing. This will serve as a warning to your dog (similar to the way dogs warn one another in packs) and should stop their behavior.

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Training - Train yong dog

Between 8 and 12 months of age your dog will go through adolescence. They may temporarily seem to forget all their training. Stay consistent during this period and they should quickly go back to following directions.

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Training - practice will improve your dog's consistency with following directions

Remember that practice will improve your dog's consistency with following directions. The more you work with your dog the faster and better trained they will be.

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Training - Pair command words with hand signals

Pair command words with hand signals and be consistent. Choose a specific phrase and hand signal for each command you give your Bulldog. This will help speed up the learning process.

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Training - Use a clicker to further reinforce following directions

Use a clicker to further reinforce following directions and understanding when you are training your dog to do something new. Give your dog a command, click the clicker one time when they obey, and immediately follow with a treat. By clicking when they obey, the dog will start to associate your command with the action you want them to do. When they begin to consistently obey your command, keep using the clicker, but start to fade the treats.

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Training - Use motivators

Use motivators. Bulldogs tend to be very motivated by food (if they are not consider changing brands). Motivate their obedience by rewarding them with a treat when they obey a command. The treats you use for training can be broken to the size of a large pea. The point in treat training is to give your dog a taste of something, otherwise you'll be seeing a lot of weight gain.

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Training - Bulldogs tend to be very stubborn by nature

Know your breed. Bulldogs tend to be very stubborn by nature. You can call their name endlessly and they may just sit where they are and look at you until you make it worth their while. Their stubbornness can also make leash walking a battle of the wills, and with their muscular physique pulling you their way, you may find yourself giving in a good deal of the time. Coming to the terms with the fact that you have a stubborn dog, should help reduce your frustration in trying to train them. Accept them for what they are and work with it.

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Training - Know your Bulldog

Bulldogs make wonderful pets. They do not take up a lot of space, they only tend to have energy in short bursts, and they have great personalities. Bullies typically get along great with children and other dogs as well. Despite their great qualities, Bulldogs possess one extremely challenging personality trait: they are extremely stubborn. Without a proper understanding of the breed, an owner can find trying to train them to be a frustrating experience.

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Care tip - Bulldogs are prone to heat stroke

Bulldogs are prone to heat stroke, so provide your bulldog with shade, fans, wading pools and plenty of cool water and ice in hot weather.

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Care tip - Skin problems

Note that bulldogs are prone to a lot of skin problems.

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Care tip - Keep your bulldog indoors

Keep your bulldog indoors. They are prone to overheating in warm weather.

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Care tip - Make sure you have time to play with your Bulldog

Make sure you or someone in your home is willing to spend 30 to 60 minutes a day playing with and exercising the dog.

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Care tip - Learn what health problems

Learn what health problems are associated with this breed. Look for eye problems such as cherry eye (swelling of a gland in the inner eyelid), entropia and dry eye. Hereditary throat problems, mange, allergies and other skin ailments are also common. Clean your bulldog's wrinkles frequently to avoid skin problems.

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Care tip - Keep your bulldog's weight down

Keep your bulldog's weight down. Overweight dogs will have more health problems, including heart trouble and arthritis.

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Care tip - Bulldogs tend to be very stubborn

Remember that bulldogs tend to be very stubborn, which means that you must be consistent and patient while training them.

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Care tip - Trim this dog's nails every month

Trim this dog's nails every month to prevent foot problems.

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Care tip - Wipe a little vitamin E on his nose occasionally

Wipe a little vitamin E on his nose occasionally. Because of the shape of their faces, bulldogs tend to have dry noses.

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Care tip - Brush your bulldog occasionally

Brush your bulldog occasionally. All bulldogs shed, with double-coated dogs shedding more than others.

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Care tip - Bathe your bulldog infrequently

Bathe your bulldog infrequently; he doesn't require special grooming and can be washed at home.

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Care tip - Give your bulldog high-grade dog food

Give your bulldog high-grade dog food. The first ingredient should be meat.

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Care tip - Vaccinate your bulldog when you first get him

Vaccinate your bulldog when you first get him and see that he gets yearly booster vaccinations. Consult with your veterinarian about flea control products and worming your adult dog.

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Care tip - Prevent Bloat

Prevent Bloat

An Bulldog has a very deep chest which makes it susceptible to Gastric Dilation-Volvulus (GDV) or, more commonly, Bloat. When this happens, the stomach fills up with air and then twists, causing blood supply to be pinched off. Do all that you can to prevent this from happening by feeding at least two small meals a day rather than one large meal. Ensure that your Bulldog eats slowly, rather than gulping down his food. Allow ample time to rest after eating before provoking activity.

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Care tip - Keep your Bulldog Cool

Keep your Bulldog Cool

Since dogs don’t sweat, they pant to cool themselves off. Since Bulldogs have a very short nose, they cannot cool themselves as other dogs do. Because of this, they are very prone to overheating. Make sure that your Bulldog is not left outside or in a car anytime when the temperature reaches past 80 degrees. Provide access to air conditioning and/or shade at all times during the summer months. If taking your dog on a walk, be sure to do so in the early morning or during the evenings to avoid the strong sun.

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Care tip - Keep the Tail Dry

Keep the Tail Dry

Care for an Bulldog’s tail much as you would wrinkles. Because the tail is so often tightly-wound, the skin beneath the tail is prone to wetness and irritation. Use a baby wipe to keep the area clean and dry, and apply a medicated powder if necessary.

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Care tip - Keep Skin Folds Clean

Keep Skin Folds Clean

Care for an Bulldog’s wrinkles daily. Use a baby wipe or a damp cloth to clean in-between the wrinkles; make sure to use a cotton ball to dry the area when finished. If you notice any redness among the wrinkles, apply a thin layer of medicated powder twice daily to help clear the irritation.

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Owner guide - Breeding Bulldog can be very difficult

Breeding Bulldog can be very difficult due to their weight and the female's inability to hold up the male's weight, it is rare that they breed by themselves. if you're thinking of getting a breeding pair and doing some breeding, this can be very expensive because there are stud fees, veterinary bills, etc., to think about. most of the time Bulldogs must be bred by artificial insemination and this can cost a lot of money.

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Owner guide - Groom your Bulldog

Although Bulldogs are short haired dogs, they do require brushing often because they do shed. they really need to be brushed about every other day at least. You will also need to keep their nails trimmed and the folds in their skin clean.

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Owner guide - Keeping Bulldog indoors will require house breaking them

Keeping Bulldog indoors will require house breaking them. this means you will have to put quite a bit of time into not only teaching them to go outside to use the bathroom but you will need to teach them proper in house etiquette as well, such as staying off the furniture, no chewing furniture, clothes, wires, etc. this takes a lot of patience and time but if you stick with it, the end result is definitely worth it.

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Owner guide - Bulldogs will need to be kept up to date on their shots

Bulldogs will need to be kept up to date on their shots and if you're keeping them inside as recommended, they will need to have flea medicines such as front line flea and tick, applied regularly.

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Owner guide - Bulldogs are a low activity breed but they need exercise

Bulldogs are a low activity breed. they love to sleep but they also need exercise, so they will need to be taken for short walks and played with regularly but nothing really strenuous.

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Owner guide - Feed your Bulldog

Feed your Bulldog a high protein diet with a high performance dog food. do not feed them bones or such foods that they can get choked on and keep table scraps of any kind to a minimum.

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Owner guide - Bulldogs do not get along well in extreme heat or cold

Bulldogs do not get along well in extreme heat or cold. they are heavy dogs for their frame and are prone to heart attacks and heat strokes if they get over heated and they can over heat easily in hot weather, so it is recommended that you keep them indoors in moderate temperatures.

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DOG FAQ - Why does my bulldog drool so much?

Some dogs, such as Bulldogs, have very lose skin around its facial area. This can cause saliva to escape and drip on to the floor.

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DOG FAQ - What age can hip problems like dysplasia start in bulldogs?

Hip dysplasia can start at any age depending on the health of the bulldog, but usually starts around 8 years.

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DOG FAQ - What is the difference between an English bulldog and American bulldog?

The American Bulldog is bigger and has an easier temperament than the English Bulldog who is known to be stubborn.

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DOG FAQ - How old should a bulldog puppy be before I bring it home?

Bulldog puppies should be at least 8 weeks old before you bring them home. By 8 weeks the puppy should have had it's 1st and possible 2nd round of puppy shots.

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DOG FAQ - How much maintenance does a bulldog really require?

A LOT!! To sum it up, our bulldogs have the following done every day or every other day: Clean ears, baby wipe wrinkles, corn starch wrinkles, nails trimmed, Vaseline nose, baby wipe body and tail area. Lack of daily maintenance on your bulldog will result in health issues for the dog. If your getting a bulldog, plan on 10-15 minutes everyday maintaining your bulldog.

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DOG FAQ - I want to breed bulldog to make money, can I ?

If your looking to start breeding bulldogs, DO NOT BUY A BULLDOG. Breeding bulldogs should not be done by most people. Breeding bulldogs should be done to help the breed not to make money.

For this reason, only people knowledgeable of the bulldog breed should breed them. It's real simple, breeding bulldogs is expensive, you won't make the money you think you will, and it's not good for the breed to have people breeding lower quality (as far as the breed standard goes) dogs.

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DOG FAQ - What type of guarantee should I expect to get from the breeder?

Any reputable breeder will be willing to give you a written guarantee on the bulldog puppy. Most breeders will guarantee the health of the dog for 1 year. Regardless of the guarantee (but don't buy the puppy without one), you should have the puppy examined by your vet of choice within 24 hours of purchase. Make sure before you purchase the puppy that you can return the puppy for a full refund if it fails the vet checkup. If a breeder will not guarantee these things, find another breeder.

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DOG FAQ - Do bulldogs really snore?

YES! Bulldogs snore and they have gas too!

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DOG FAQ - Do bulldogs shed?

Yes, bulldogs shed all year long. Although they are short hair dogs, they will shed. A good brushing every day will usually keep the shedding to a minimum.

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DOG FAQ - How much does a bulldog cost?

The average range is anywhere from $1,200 to $2,000 depending on the blood line. I personally would not buy a Bulldog for less than $1,200 unless there was a real good reason why it was so cheap. Anything around the $2,000 should be show quality although you can find show quality for cheaper.

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DOG FAQ - Can I left my kids responsible for taking care Bulldog?

Kids should not be left responsible for taking care of the bulldog. Bulldogs are a high maintenance dog. Kids (even your little angels) can not be trusted to give the bulldog the care they need each and every day. If your planning on getting your kids a bulldog, DON'T!! We all know the story, the kids will plead and beg for a dog and will tell you anything to get the dog. Shortly after the dog arrives and the novelty wears off the kids lose interest in the daily maintenance. If you have kids and you want a bulldog, that's great, bulldogs make great family dogs but DO NOT get a bulldog thinking your kids will take care of it.

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DOG FAQ - Can Bulldog swim?

No swimming pools!!! Although most bulldogs like water, most will sink like a rock. The rule of thumb is bulldogs can not swim, no if and or buts about it. Secured fences around a pool is not an acceptable solution. It only takes one mistake for the bulldog to get through a left open gate and into the pool. Kiddy pools are fine as long as the water is only an inch or so deep. The water level should be low enough allow the bulldog to lay down in the water without it rising about the arm pit. Anything over an inch or two is to deep for the bulldog's safety.

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DOG FAQ - Should I keep my house cool for my Bulldog?

Air conditioning is a must. If you can't keep your house cool (no higher than mid 70's) you should not own a bulldog.

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DOG FAQ - Can I keep my Bulldog outside?

Bulldogs must be an indoor dog. Don't think for a second that you can throw your bulldog outside because it's nice out or you want to get the dog out of the house for a while. If you plan to keep your bulldog outside you should not own a bulldog.

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DOG FAQ - Can I get a Bulldog from a dog auction?

Not only should you stay away from Bulldog auctions, you should report them to your local Humane Society and American Kennel Club (AKC). Dog auctions work along side puppy mills which breed dogs for the sole reason of making money. There is no regard to the health or quality of these dogs.

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DOG FAQ - Should I get a male or female bulldog?

That's a question only you can answer. There are pros and cons to either sex. I personally have owned both and enjoy both for different reasons. Some things to keep in mind when determining what sex of dog you want.
1) Male bulldogs tend to be larger
2) Female bulldogs will go through the female cycle (unless spayed)
3) Sex has no bearing on temperament of the dog
4) Sex has no bearing on trainability
5) It's your call, one is not better than the other.

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DOG FAQ - Should I spay or neuter my bulldog?

The only reason not to spay or neuter your Bulldog is if you will be breeding. If your not planning to breed your bulldog (and most people should not breed their bulldogs), you should have your dog spayed or neutered. It's healthier for the dog in the long run and you won't have any "surprises" if your dog should get "involved" with the wrong crowd.

It is suggest that females be spayed at six month of age. Unspayed females run the risk of mammary and ovarian cancer. To lower the chances of mammary cancer the female should be spayed before her first heat cycle.

Males should be neutered around 6 months of age. Unneutered males run the risk of testicular cancer, perianal tumors, or perineal fistulas.

Some people believe a dog will gain weight after being spayed or neutered. This is a myth! Although the dog may become less active (resulting in weight gain) the process of spaying or neutering a dog will not result in weight gain. If you see abnormal weight gain in your Bulldog you should monitor it's food intake, cut back where needed, and exercise the dog more.

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FINDING YOUR BULLDOG

If you want to buy a healthy Bulldog puppy from a breeder who will support you with problems as they arise whilst you are learning about the breed , look around for your local dog shows go and look at the dogs and speak to the exhibitors, try not to buy from anyone who doesn't show you the mother and make sure it is not a crossbred puppy.

Having said most of the downside reasons in bulldogs may I just say that they are wonderful to live with, and once you have owned one you will be totally captivated by the nature of these very special dogs.

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BULLDOG AND CHILDREN

Bulldogs love children make a good family pet known for an affinity with them, but in this I feel its important for the bulldog to be reared with the children from a pup ,and care taken to protect the puppy from too much attention and a peaceful haven provided for dog to retreat too. As they are a powerful dog it is important your children respect this addition to the family.

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TRAINING

Start the training at quiet places familiar to your bulldog, and be sure there are very few things and people around to distract him. Gradually move the training to places with more and more distractions so he will learn to obey your commands despite those distractions.

Speak to your bulldog strongly but not in an angry voice. Be kind but be firm while training and never give in to what they want. It seems cruel but in the long run you will have a much better relationship with you bulldog.

Celebrate after every training session for a good job done. Have a big play by running and throwing his favorite toys. If you give them a lot of playtime with yourself they'll listen to you more.

Don't confuse your bulldog by trying to use different words for one command. One word commands work best, and they should always be consistent. For example, when your bulldog gets on the lounge with you, say "sit" and he should sit. Then if you want him to lay down, say "lay" and he should do so.

Also note how well your bulldog seems to understand your command words. Some bulldogs may not be able to distinquish between two words that sound the same. For instance: "lay" and "stay" sound very similar. With one of my own bulldogs, I've had to use the word "sleep" in place of lay, in order for him to understand me fully.

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FEEDING

Feeding recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

How much your adult Bulldog eats depends on his size, age, build, metabolism, and activity level. Bulldogs are individuals, just like people, and they don't all need the same amount of food. It almost goes without saying that a highly active dog will need more than a couch potato dog. The quality of dog food you buy also makes a difference--the better the dog food, the further it will go toward nourishing your Bulldog and the less of it you'll need to shake into your dog's bowl.

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HEALTH INFORMATION

Bulldogs are prone to health issues. Breathing issues can be prevalent due to the shape of the lower jaw and the shortness of muzzle, which was originally bred for gripping.

Some dogs can be prone to interstitial cysts, that is cysts which form between the toes. These cause the dog some discomfort, though they are treatable either by vet or an experienced owner.

Other problems can include cherry eye, certain allergies, and hip dysplasia.

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TEMPERAMENT

The temperament of the Bulldog is generally docile and friendly. However, they are also known to be fiercely loyal and occasionally willful. Breeders have worked to breed aggression out of the breed. As such, the dog is known to be of generally good temperament. Bulldogs can be so attached to home and family that they will not venture out of the yard without a human companion.

Due to their friendly nature, bulldogs are known for getting along well with children, other breeds of dog, and any house-broken pet in general.

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GROOMING

The first part in a Bulldog grooming routine is to brush two or three times a week using the soft bristle brush or the rubber brush. Start at the tail and brush against the grain until you have brushed the entire body. Then brush the body once again, this time going with the grain. Then rub down your dog to help distribute all their natural oil throughout their entire coat. The next thing you will need to consider for a Bulldog grooming routine is the bath.


Your bulldog grooming routine should incorporate a bath every two or three months, although they may be needed more often if your dog gets dirty. You should only use a mild dog shampoo that has been recommended to you by your vet, the breeder or a pet store. Place two drops of mineral oil in each eye and place cotton balls in the ears in order to prepare your dog for the bath. Then use a rubber brush while washing to help remove all shedding hairs.

Depending on your preference you can dry with a towel or blow dryer after rinsing. Use the hound brush during drying since this will help to keep the coat flat and smooth. Keep the nose soft by apply some petroleum jelly and keep the ears free of wax by carefully cleaning with a cotton tip swab. To remove the stains beneath the eyes use a small dab of boric acid on a cotton ball. Do this once a day until the stain are gone and then clean the area at least once a week in order to keep the stains from reappearing.

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COAT AND COLOR

Coat and Skin The coat of Bulldog should be straight, short, flat, close, of fine texture, smooth and glossy. (No fringe, feather or curl.) The skin should be soft and loose, especially at the head, neck and shoulders. Wrinkles and Dewlap --The head and face should be covered with heavy wrinkles, and at the throat, from jaw to chest, there should be two loose pendulous folds, forming the dewlap.

Color of Coat The color of coat should be uniform, pure of its kind and brilliant. The various colors found in the breed are to be preferred in the following order: 1) red brindles 2) all other brindles 3) solid white 4) solid red, fawn or fallow 5) piebald 6) inferior qualities of all the foregoing.

Note : A perfect piebald is preferable to a muddy brindle or defective solid color. Solid black is very undesirable, but not so objectionable if occurring to a moderate degree in piebald patches. The brindles to be perfect should have a fine, even and equal distribution of the composite colors. In brindles and solid colors a small white patch on the chest is not considered detrimental. In piebalds the color patches should be well defined, of pure color and symmetrically distributed.

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GENERAL APPEARANCE

The perfect Bulldog must be of medium size and smooth coat; with heavy, thick-set, low-swung body, massive short-faced head, wide shoulders and sturdy limbs. The general appearance and attitude should suggest great stability, vigor and strength. The disposition should be equable and kind, resolute and courageous (not vicious or aggressive), and demeanor should be pacific and dignified. These attributes should be countenanced by the expression and behavior.

Size, Proportion, Symmetry
The size for mature dogs is about 50 pounds; for mature bitches about 40 pounds.
Proportion --The circumference of the skull in front of the ears should measure at least the height of the dog at the shoulders. Symmetry --The "points" should be well distributed and bear good relation one to the other, no feature being in such prominence from either excess or lack of quality that the animal appears deformed or ill-proportioned. Influence of Sex In comparison of specimens of different sex, due allowance should be made in favor of the bitches, which do not bear the characteristics of the breed to the same degree of perfection and grandeur as do the dogs.

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START TO KNOW

A Bulldog, colloquially known as the British Bulldog, or English Bulldog, is a type of dog which traces its ancestry to England. It should not be confused with other varieties such as the American Bulldog or the French Bulldog, which has a similar appearance. The term "bulldog" was first used around 1568 and might have been applied to other various ancestors of modern bulldog breeds before adorning the breed we recognize today.

It has been theorized that bulldogs were bred in England as a cross between the Mastiff and the Pug, though their genetic origin is debated. Since the pug did not arrive in Europe until the late 16th century, it is unlikely that the breed is an original progenitor of the Bulldog. The Bulldog and the Mastiff are widely thought to have common roots in the ancient Pugnaces Britanniae of Great Britain.

In the 1600s, bulldogs were used for bullbaiting (as well as bearbaiting)--a gambling sport popular in the 17th century with wagers laid while trained bulldogs leapt at a bull lashed to a post. The bulldog's typical means of attack included latching onto the animal's snout and attempted to suffocate it.

However, the bulldog's early role was not limited to sport. In mid-17th century New York, bulldogs were used as a part of a city-wide round-up effort led by governor Richard Nicolls. Because cornering and leading wild bulls was dangerous, bulldogs were trained to seize a bull by its nose long enough for a rope to be secured around its neck. The use of dogs for fighting with other dogs or other animals was banned in the United Kingdom by the Cruelty to Animals Act 1835, but Bulldogs as pets were continually promoted by dog dealer Bill George.

In time, the original Old English Bulldog was crossed with the pug. The outcome was a shorter, wider dog with a brachycephalic skull. Though today's bulldog looks tough, he cannot perform the job he was originally created for, as he cannot withstand the rigors of running and being thrown from a bull, and cannot grip with such a short muzzle.

The oldest single breed speciality club is The Bulldog Club (England), which was formed in 1878. Members of this club met frequently at the Blue Post pub on Oxford Street in London. There they wrote the first standard of perfection for the breed. In 1891 the two top bulldogs, Orry and Dockleaf, competed in a contest to see which dog could walk the farthest. Orry was reminiscent of the original bulldogs, lighter boned and very athletic. Dockleaf was smaller and heavier set, more like modern bulldogs. Dockleaf was declared the winner that year. Although some argued that the older version of the bulldog was more fit to perform, the modern version’s looks won over the fans of the breed because they proved they were equally as fit and athletic in the walking competition.

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to my Bulldog blog. Here you will learn about Bulldog health care, any tips and you can find good experiences from many people who love Bulldog.

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