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WWWOT: Anyone have an english bulldog?, we're looking at maybe adding a new member to the family |
nebreitling |
Nov 21 2006, 11:57 PM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
just curious what your experience with the breed has been...
thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) n |
Jenny |
Nov 22 2006, 12:56 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,060 Joined: 6-January 03 Member No.: 96 Region Association: None |
My brother has one. They are Uber expensive, due to the upper crest breed standard, and the difficult birth. Aside from that, they seem to be as user friendly as any other breed. My brother's dog Boomer is really hyper, but that isn't normal for the breed. Will you teach yours to skateboard??
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jasons |
Nov 22 2006, 07:46 AM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,002 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
We have always wanted one but they are $$$. I think you can expect spend between $2500 to $5000 depending on where you find one. I would research health stuff too. I think they may have some common health problems. A guy at my work got one from a breeder friend for like $1500 which is super deal for a bulldog.
We ended up adopting a retired greyhound. They are great dogs, I couldn't say enough good about them. She is really well tempered. Eager to please. Learns fast and listens well. Almost no shedding. And she is a racer! Our dog raced 100 races and finished 3rd or better in 50 of those. |
iamchappy |
Nov 22 2006, 07:59 AM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Many health issues. Short lived.
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tdgray |
Nov 22 2006, 08:53 AM
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Thank God Nemo is not here to see this Group: Members Posts: 9,705 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 984 Region Association: None |
No cheek seals = major slobber (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
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Bruce Allert |
Nov 22 2006, 09:24 AM
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Hellions asleep Group: Members Posts: 3,289 Joined: 19-March 03 From: Eagle Creek, Orygun Member No.: 441 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
They are a cool dog with, as said above, many health issues. Just one for instance... you know all those folds they have around their face? Those are subject to being a source for possible infection if not kept clean on a weekly or everyother day washing. Not wash the whole dog, just those folds. If you don't they begin to smell. So it is necessary to use a Q-tip or some other means of cleaning. then there is their breathing problems caused by their smushed nose/nasal cavity....
Lastly, research breeders with the father & mothers medical histories along with their childrens med histories (xrays of hips & elbows too) and choose one that comes highly recommended by a bulldog club, either in your area or an area that has several breeders. Don't be afraid to go out of state. You're gonna pay more but you'll have a buddy that won't continue to have health & personality issues. Good luck.... .......b (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
tesserra |
Nov 22 2006, 09:27 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 210 Joined: 26-March 03 From: Lafayette CA Member No.: 479 |
We have Boxers and they are supposed to slobber, but ours don't. Our breeder said none of her breed slobber. Is it a breeder thing? Check with the dogs parents. BTW We think an English Bulldog will be our next dog. George |
Steve Thacker |
Nov 22 2006, 09:53 AM
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UMMMPH Yea Baby Yea ! UMMMPH Group: Members Posts: 1,089 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Pickerington, Ohio Member No.: 113 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
No matter what you feed them they will fart you out of a room. I promise... Seriously this is a trait of the breed. |
rhodyguy |
Nov 22 2006, 10:04 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,117 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
and chronic ear problems (like a yeast infection) requiring regular medication, the inverted eyelids when the lashes rub on the eye (surgery, $$$$). the stature of the breed can make for hip, leg, and ankle issues (surgery$$$$), they snore like crazy. don't do well warm climates due to the shortend snout and related breathing issues. they fart like you wouldn't believe. when my dad passed, his dog came to live with us. sweet girl, but as stated, high maintenance. find yourself a sweet little mutt at you local shelter.
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iamchappy |
Nov 22 2006, 10:10 AM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
My EXmother inlaw is a breeder, My experience with these dogs is they are a real pain
to care for and I personally would never consider one for a family pet , especially with kids.(True about the Farting) The little Pugs Qarl has are cute. My Irish Water Spaniel is the best dog I've ever had, and thats hard for me to say because i grew up with many dogs in my house as a kid, and I have had a dog in my life always. Ive had 3 mixed breed Terriers, an Airedale, Doberman,German Shorthair, Golden Retriever, and my Irish Water Spaniel. |
seanery |
Nov 22 2006, 10:33 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
I've had one. I like it, he was a cool dog but there are quite a few downsides to them:
-short lived -very high strung -barfed a lot (regardless of diet) -true the gas issues but he was good to put a leash on and pull us on our longboard down the street. |
Steve Thacker |
Nov 22 2006, 11:33 AM
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UMMMPH Yea Baby Yea ! UMMMPH Group: Members Posts: 1,089 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Pickerington, Ohio Member No.: 113 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Ditto on going to the pet rescue and get a mixed breed if possible.
You will be doing a huge favor for your local area shelter and give a little homeless furry kid a wonderful loving home. Plus 99% of all mixed breeds live for a long time, they are smart as tacks and health is better than pure breed in most cases, etc. Maybe we have a Dr. (Vet) in our club that can help you out on what breed is best |
GeorgeRud |
Nov 22 2006, 12:22 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I've been a vet for the last 27 years, and there is no such thing as a best breed, only what you like and can care for. Personally, I'm a fan of the mixed breeds of intermediate size - kind of what mother nature had in mind when she was designing the dog. All the purebreeds have their specific problems, and we actually have books that list the problems that are common in various purebreeds to give us hints what to look for.
The English Bulldogs are neat dogs, but they are expensive to purchase and have several medical problems that cannot be totally corrected, hence they are expensive to maintain and often require constant medical attention. If I had more of these (or Sharpeis, Dalmations, etc.) in my practice, I'd be able to afford a 997 GT3. Getting a puppy from the local animal shelter is one of the nicest and most cost effective way to do some good and give a deserving animal a fine home. Enjoy your search. |
GTeener |
Nov 22 2006, 12:26 PM
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914 Girl Group: Members Posts: 2,348 Joined: 25-June 04 From: SillyCon Valley Member No.: 2,249 Region Association: Northern California |
We've fostered dogs from the Furry Friends Rescue group.
I know they have a big litter of coon hound mix puppies and Lab/Terrier mix pups that need homes amongst others (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) http://www.furryfriendsrescue.org/animalindex.jsp?page=fp Attached image(s) |
Jenny |
Nov 22 2006, 12:42 PM
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Get yourself a hound, Nathan! Goes with the pickup. Coon hounds are awesome!
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GTeener |
Nov 22 2006, 01:03 PM
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914 Girl Group: Members Posts: 2,348 Joined: 25-June 04 From: SillyCon Valley Member No.: 2,249 Region Association: Northern California |
Get yourself a hound, Nathan! Goes with the pickup. Coon hounds are awesome! The mom of the coon hound pups mix needed adopting too, if she hasn't been already (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Attached image(s) |
Randal |
Nov 22 2006, 01:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
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Sammy |
Nov 22 2006, 01:50 PM
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Oh man, seeing those pictures reminds me of puppy breath. Nothing better in the whole world.
My daughter wanted a dog so we picked one out from the local pound. Half dachsund, half who knows what. Best dog I have ever been around. Affectionate to a fault, great personality, no barking, and he's as gentle as a lamb. If you get tired of petting him he'll lay on your feet just so you still know he's there. Darn near a perfect dog if it wasn't for them 3" long legs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
mikelsr |
Nov 22 2006, 03:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 657 Joined: 2-January 05 From: Mahomet, IL Member No.: 3,390 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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tat2dphreak |
Nov 22 2006, 03:42 PM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
we had "blue lacys" and "black and tans"(talk about f'n slobber!) growing up... blue heelers are also great, smart dogs... we have had nothing but joy from owning them... my dad and I used to coon/fox hunt a lot when I was growing up...
a neighbor had a bulldog, it was a sweet dog, but would tear up everything in the f'n house! they tried everything to break that dog, no luck! it also shat the size of an amc hatchback... |
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