| Characteristics of the Breed | | | | with a puppy mill-and you don't want to support |
| Sometimes people will buy English bulldog puppies on | | | | those kinds of operations. Ask your breeder for |
| impulse because they're cute and hard to resist. It's | | | | references, check their registration, and ask for a |
| important to remember, though, that this puppy is | | | | tour. A good breeder will be happy to accommodate |
| going to become an adult fairly quickly, so you want | | | | you, and will also be honest with you about the pros |
| to look at the long term. If you want a dog that | | | | and cons of the breed. |
| provides protection in the form of deterring intruders, | | | | Caring for Your Puppy |
| you probably won't find that with this breed. They | | | | English bulldog puppies are adorable, so of course |
| tend to be easy-going and friendly with everyone! | | | | your first inclination will be to cuddle and play with |
| For this reason, however, they can be great in | | | | your puppy whenever you can. But you also have to |
| homes with children. It's important to care for their | | | | remember to care for it properly! Take your new |
| coat and skin; bulldogs can be prone to skin problems. | | | | puppy to the vet for a complete checkup soon after |
| Because of how they're built, they can also be | | | | you adopt it, and ask the vet about any health |
| susceptible to some breathing problems, and they | | | | problems you should look for. Start some simple |
| can't swim. Knowing these details can help you make | | | | obedience training as soon as your pup gets used to |
| an informed decision. | | | | you and its new environment. Starting off right can |
| The Right Breeder | | | | be a great way to have a long and happy relationship |
| It's imperative that you find a good, reputable | | | | with your dog. |
| breeder when you're looking for English bulldog | | | | As long as you remember to look for English bulldog |
| puppies. When you visit a breeder, you have every | | | | puppies in a responsible way and know what you're |
| right to inspect their home and their property. If they | | | | getting into before you adopt one, you and your |
| simply want to hand you a puppy, take your money, | | | | new puppy should be happy together for a long time. |
| and rush you out the door, you're probably dealing | | | | |