How to Care for English Bulldogs

English bulldogs are great pets but do require a lot of care. This article will give you tips and advice on how to care for your English bulldog and make sure they are happy and healthy.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. 
   moderate tempratures

   TEMPRATURE - English bulldogs do not get along well in extreme heat or cold. They are heavy dogs for their frame and are prone to heart attacks and heat strokes if they get over heated and they can over heat easily in hot weather, so it is recommended that you keep them indoors in moderate temperatures.

2. 
   feed high quality dog food

   FEEDING - Feed your English bulldog a high protein diet with a high performance dog food. Do not feed them bones or such foods that they can get choked on and keep table scraps of any kind to a minimum.

3. 
   exercise

   EXERCISE - English bulldogs are a low activity breed. They love to sleep but they also need exercise, so they will need to be taken for short walks and played with regularly but nothing really strenuous.

4. 
   front line for fleas and ticks

   SHOTS, FLEAS, TICKS, ETC. - English bulldogs will need to be kept up to date on their shots and if you're keeping them inside as recommended, they will need to have flea medicines such as Front Line Flea and Tick, applied regularly.

5. 
   house breaking

   HOUSE BREAKING - Keeping them indoors will require house breaking them. This means you will have to put quite a bit of time into not only teaching them to go outside to use the bathroom but you will need to teach them proper in house etiquette as well, such as staying off the furniture, no chewing furniture, clothes, wires, etc. This takes a lot of patience and time but if you stick with it, the end result is definitely worth it.

6. 
   grooming

   GROOMING - Although English bulldogs are short haired dogs, they do require brushing often because they do shed. They really need to be brushed about every other day at least. You will also need to keep their nails trimmed and the folds in their skin clean.
   
   Keeping them indoors will also require bathing them. They should be bathed every week or at least every other week.

7. 
   breeding english bulldogs

   BREEDING - Breeding an English bulldog can be very difficult. Due to their weight and the female's inability to hold up the male's weight, it is rare that they breed by themselves. If you're thinking of getting a breeding pair and doing some breeding, this can be very expensive because there are stud fees, veterinary bills, etc., to think about. Most of the time English bulldogs must be bred by artificial insemination and this can cost a lot of money.

Tips & Warnings

• As you can see, a lot of care is required for an English bulldog but do not let this scare you away from the breed. It is merely something to consider but if you have the time, patience, and love, it can be very rewarding. They are very loveable, loyal, and are great pets, and will become your best friend.

[southerngirl09]

on 9/8/2009 Love English Bulldogs. Interesting information on how to care for them. Recommended and 5*

[sonni57]

on 8/18/2009 Good tips on caring for English bulldogs I've never had one, but they sound like a nice pet to consider.