Bull dogs

[mortygttdi]

Any one got one? daughter was looking for a dog and these seam really child/adult friendly.

Keep seeing Meaty(Rob Dyrdeks) Bulldogs



Darren

[MAT ED30]

i would look on the kennel club website and try find a good breeder as its what i have done with my staff and have a chat with them about the breed as they with have the mother and know the father and give you all the info you need. i do like em and robs dogs are nice

[mortygttdi]

Cheers Mat will have a look

[Deako]

Personally, i would advise against a KC breeder. They breed to breed standards, with inbred dogs and certain stances. They will suffer with massive breathing and health problems.

Find some independent breeders that do not breed to specific standards.

However, IMO, unless you desperately want a bulldog, i would urge to to consider rehoming a dog in need. There are too many breeders out there that constantly pump puppies out without thinking about the consequences of unwanted dogs in the world and where they end up.

[MAT ED30]

what i am saying is get some info from breeders and start with kc i.e. do the homework   and i know all about how bad some breed are and you should try your local rescue place too as you would be shocked as to what breeds they get in   someone i know got a dog de bordeaux for next to nothing and he is massive,got him as a pup

[Tamiyoman]

what i am saying is get some info from breeders and start with kc i.e. do the homework   and i know all about how bad some breed are and you should try your local rescue place too as you would be shocked as to what breeds they get in   someone i know got a dog de bordeaux for next to nothing and he is massive,got him as a pup

My mate has a Dog De Bordeaux called Rocky and he is mahoosive, when I go round he puts his front paws on my shoulders and I am almost 6'4" , one thing about DGB and Bulldogs tho is they  a lot 

[VC]

Sometimes though to guarantee temperament especially when kids are concerned pedigree's are the wisest choice, our pooch is a 7th generation pedigree and she's a text book dog in every way for her breed

[mortygttdi]

We've never had a dog so all the info is excellent guys, I'm just looking on the kennel club and 2 dogs the daughter has seen Siberian Husky and a Bulldog there is some pure breeds on Oodle Marketplace and also some available on the find a puppy on the kennel club.

Darren

[Tamiyoman]

Sometimes though to guarantee temperament especially when kids are concerned pedigree's are the wisest choice, our pooch is a 7th generation pedigree and she's a text book dog in every way for her breed

I think breeders are like VW garages, some good some bad, if they are well known and dogs cared for  and you see both parents and temperaments your usually ok, obviously with pedigrees due to breeding there are usually genetic traits to watch for, but you can find some of that from the dogs parents or grandparents for long standing breeders.

My mums Westie (Millie) came from a well known breeder and the dogs mother won many best of breed awards and so did her Great grandmother (whose sister Remy was my mums previous westie!), very typical of the breed, proper little terrier, into everything!.

Do research on breeder and go to see the puppies (oo-er) several times with parents before taking it and you should be ok.

 

[Tfsi_Mike]

Fun times ahead...

[Tamiyoman]

Fun times ahead...

Fun apart from all the crap everywhere and them chewing everyhting until they learn whats not on!  , after that dogs are great!

[nads1_uk]

I've got one, had her 6 1/2 years. Couple of things to bear in mind
1 costs keep them insured vets bills are expensive as is the insurance.
2 excercise don't think they are lazy mine walks couple of miles a day and can catch a lab. They're quick over short distances
3 personally I'd be careful getting a rescues dog if you've got kids as they are powerful dogs

Having said all that get one. They're easy to train. Excellent with kids. I've got a 19 month old and they get on like a house on fire. The bully is very protective with isn't a bad thing.

Agree with the comments some breeders love the breed but not the dogs. Do alot of research and you'll be fine. Pm me if you want any further help.

Ps you can see her and my neo mastiff in the dog picture thread

Andy

[mortygttdi]

I've got one, had her 6 1/2 years. Couple of things to bear in mind
1 costs keep them insured vets bills are expensive as is the insurance.
2 excercise don't think they are lazy mine walks couple of miles a day and can catch a lab. They're quick over short distances
3 personally I'd be careful getting a rescues dog if you've got kids as they are powerful dogs

Having said all that get one. They're easy to train. Excellent with kids. I've got a 19 month old and they get on like a house on fire. The bully is very protective with isn't a bad thing.

Agree with the comments some breeders love the breed but not the dogs. Do alot of research and you'll be fine. Pm me if you want any further help.

Ps you can see her and my neo mastiff in the dog picture thread

Andy

Cheers Nads thats great and thank the rest of you for the fantastic advice.

[VC]

..its worth saying too that puppies need occupying, if you dont keep their attention they can get destructive to get your attention. Lots of toys and different things for them to chew for the puppy stage.

You'll get alot of spots on the carpet, but choose a word for the 'toilet' and take them out more than you need to and that milestone will be passed easily, if its your first dog i can recommend a local puppy training class - this will give you the control and help establish the relationship with the dog if you struggle at all with things like walking to heel, stopping them jumping up, recall etc etc

sounds harsh, but getting them a pet cage to sleep in at night for the younger years can give you peace of mind too

[simonp]

Have you seen how much a Bulldog pup costs?!