IS A BULLDOG THE RIGHT DOG FOR YOU??
A lot of people ask me what health issues we have
encountered in the past.
On average our bulldogs have been extremely healthy but
we have had a few issues. We do strive to breed our dogs
for health and temperament. Any breeder that tells you
that they have not had any health issues in their lines, is
not telling you the truth. I believe in total honesty. When
these issues arise I try to be very supportive. You need to
purchase vet insurance for your dog....
Health issues we have encountered:
1. Cherry Eye-even though the parents of the puppies did
not have a cherry eye we have still had puppies that pop a
cherry eye..Often with ice and massage they have gone
back in. We also have used Euphrasia eye drops from the
health food store or D3 with Euphrasia. After a few weeks
the cherry eye was gone. Do not get them cut out even if
your vet recommends it. There are lots of other methods
to deal with them.
2. Entropia-I do not breed adults with entropia but it has
still happened a few times due to the extreme wrinkles.
3. Mange-I did have one puppy in the beginning that had a
severe case of mange.
4. I have only had one puppy with a grade 1 heart murmur
who is living a healthy life.
5. We got caught in the dog food issue with contaminated
food and some puppies had issues due to that.
6. I have had one puppy recently with a luxating patella.
7. We have had one puppy that suffers from allergies as
well.
8. One puppy has too many wrinkles(girl) and the pee gets
caught in the folds on the way out causing her to have
urinary infections.(this one was a surprise)..She is having
surgery to fix it.
9. We recently had one puppy that has breathing
difficulties due to the extreme bulldog look...
We have been very fortunate with our puppies and have
experienced very few problems.
Everyone will need to have health insurance in case any
issues arise as it can be very expensive to fix issues that
do arise and often people are not prepared financially...
For a nominal fee every month, your life is worry free if
something does go wrong.
Is the bulldog right for you?
1. If you or your family members work full time and there
is no one at home for hours at a time, a bulldog is not right
for you.
A bulldog loves to chew and even though they can be lazy
at times, they are bored easily and get very lonely. They
could destroy many things in a day. They are also not
meant to be locked in a cage for eight hours a day while
you work.A cat or fish is probably a better choice.
2. If you don't like to smell dog farts, a bulldog is not for
you. I have not yet met a bulldog that can't clear a room.
3. If snoring irritates you, a bulldog is not for you. Most of
them snore worse than a man that has been drinking all
night.
4. If you are the type of person that wants your dog to do
exactly what you say right this minute, a bulldog is
probably not the dog for you.
A bulldog is very intelligent but if they decide that they are
not going to do something, guess what???
5. If you are allergic to dogs, a bulldog is not right for you.
A bulldog sheds and they are not hypo-allergenic
6. If you are looking for a fun-loving pet that will bring you
and your family hours of enjoyment, a bulldog is the right
pet for you.
A bulldog thinks that they are a lap dog and just love to be
with you. They are very intelligent and knowing. A bulldog
is generally good with children but there are exceptions to
every rule. You must teach your children to be respectful
of your dog and never to hit or abuse them.
7. If you are looking for a companion on your family trips,
they are generally very good to ride in the car and rarely
get sick(again you could get the exception.) They also love
to go to the beach(watch the heat), to the park and
generally wherever you go.
If after all this you still feel that a bulldog is right for you,
contact me and I am sure that I will have the right puppy
for you....
A lot of people ask me what health issues we have
encountered in the past.
On average our bulldogs have been extremely healthy but
we have had a few issues. We do strive to breed our dogs
for health and temperament. Any breeder that tells you
that they have not had any health issues in their lines, is
not telling you the truth. I believe in total honesty. When
these issues arise I try to be very supportive. You need to
purchase vet insurance for your dog....
Health issues we have encountered:
1. Cherry Eye-even though the parents of the puppies did
not have a cherry eye we have still had puppies that pop a
cherry eye..Often with ice and massage they have gone
back in. We also have used Euphrasia eye drops from the
health food store or D3 with Euphrasia. After a few weeks
the cherry eye was gone. Do not get them cut out even if
your vet recommends it. There are lots of other methods
to deal with them.
2. Entropia-I do not breed adults with entropia but it has
still happened a few times due to the extreme wrinkles.
3. Mange-I did have one puppy in the beginning that had a
severe case of mange.
4. I have only had one puppy with a grade 1 heart murmur
who is living a healthy life.
5. We got caught in the dog food issue with contaminated
food and some puppies had issues due to that.
6. I have had one puppy recently with a luxating patella.
7. We have had one puppy that suffers from allergies as
well.
8. One puppy has too many wrinkles(girl) and the pee gets
caught in the folds on the way out causing her to have
urinary infections.(this one was a surprise)..She is having
surgery to fix it.
9. We recently had one puppy that has breathing
difficulties due to the extreme bulldog look...
We have been very fortunate with our puppies and have
experienced very few problems.
Everyone will need to have health insurance in case any
issues arise as it can be very expensive to fix issues that
do arise and often people are not prepared financially...
For a nominal fee every month, your life is worry free if
something does go wrong.
Is the bulldog right for you?
1. If you or your family members work full time and there
is no one at home for hours at a time, a bulldog is not right
for you.
A bulldog loves to chew and even though they can be lazy
at times, they are bored easily and get very lonely. They
could destroy many things in a day. They are also not
meant to be locked in a cage for eight hours a day while
you work.A cat or fish is probably a better choice.
2. If you don't like to smell dog farts, a bulldog is not for
you. I have not yet met a bulldog that can't clear a room.
3. If snoring irritates you, a bulldog is not for you. Most of
them snore worse than a man that has been drinking all
night.
4. If you are the type of person that wants your dog to do
exactly what you say right this minute, a bulldog is
probably not the dog for you.
A bulldog is very intelligent but if they decide that they are
not going to do something, guess what???
5. If you are allergic to dogs, a bulldog is not right for you.
A bulldog sheds and they are not hypo-allergenic
6. If you are looking for a fun-loving pet that will bring you
and your family hours of enjoyment, a bulldog is the right
pet for you.
A bulldog thinks that they are a lap dog and just love to be
with you. They are very intelligent and knowing. A bulldog
is generally good with children but there are exceptions to
every rule. You must teach your children to be respectful
of your dog and never to hit or abuse them.
7. If you are looking for a companion on your family trips,
they are generally very good to ride in the car and rarely
get sick(again you could get the exception.) They also love
to go to the beach(watch the heat), to the park and
generally wherever you go.
If after all this you still feel that a bulldog is right for you,
contact me and I am sure that I will have the right puppy
for you....
Ontario Breeders of English Bulldogs
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