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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 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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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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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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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 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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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 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.
