| Any Bulldog breeder can tell you about the charming | | | | giving birth, usually by c-section, as puppies' heads are |
| personality of the sturdy, compact English Bulldog. | | | | too wide to be delivered naturally. The American |
| The term Bulldog usually refers to the English version | | | | Bulldog has a life expectancy of almost twice that of |
| though there are also French and American Bulldog | | | | the European versions, but these larger dogs have |
| breeds. The English Bulldog is distinguishable by its | | | | their own set of behavioral, social and health issues. |
| short, stocky frame, its waddle, its wrinkled face and | | | | Bulldogs buyers should approach Bulldog breeders |
| pug nose, and by its under-bite. English Bulldogs are | | | | with a list of questions. Good breeders will be able to |
| also renowned for physical and personality traits such | | | | provide extensive Bulldog information. Buyers should |
| as drooling, snoring (loudly), gassiness, | | | | also expect Bulldog breeders to interview them to |
| attention-getting behavior, and sense of humor. | | | | make sure they can adequately provide for Bulldog |
| Though not a dog for everyone, fans of the English | | | | puppies. |
| Bulldog love these dogs for life. The Bulldog is a | | | | The most important thing for buyers to know about |
| tenacious, strong-willed breed and is often used as a | | | | Bulldog breeders is that good breeders never sell to |
| mascot by many colleges and the military. The | | | | pet stores. Any purebred dog breeder, like the |
| Bulldog is the official mascot of England and, though | | | | Bulldog breeder, loves the breed and treats animals |
| other versions of the Bulldog exist, is viewed as a | | | | like family members, not merchandise. Due to the |
| traditional English symbol. English and French Bulldogs | | | | high price that can be fetched for purebred puppies, |
| are the result of a mixture of Mastiff and Pug. | | | | some breeders run illegal puppy mills, which are |
| American Bulldogs more closely resemble Old English | | | | operations in purebred dogs are bred constantly to |
| Bulldogs, which were taller and faster than the | | | | produce multiple litters to sell at auction. Dogs in |
| European versions of today. | | | | puppy mills are mistreated. |
| Bulldog Breeders should be able to educate potential | | | | They are bred incessantly without regard to their |
| buyers about Bulldog information including care, | | | | health, kept caged with no exercise or play, and |
| grooming and discipline. Whether an American, French | | | | receive little human contact. Puppy auctions and |
| or English Bulldog breeder, he will have knowledge of | | | | puppy brokers are usually the methods by which pet |
| all Bulldog breeds and their specific needs. Bulldogs are | | | | stores acquire puppies. Not only is this a cruel |
| not for inexperienced pet owners. This breed is high | | | | process, but also it offers no guarantee on the health |
| maintenance and requires significant attention, training | | | | or lineage of purebred puppies. On the opposite end, |
| and medical care. | | | | pet stores, unlike good breeders, don't care whom |
| European versions of the Bulldog often have | | | | they sell Bulldog puppies to. Breeders will make sure |
| respiratory problems due to their small bodies, flat | | | | dogs go to appropriate, loving homes. Pet stores sell |
| faces and Pug noses. These versions also need help | | | | to any buyer with appropriate funds. |