Tips In Looking For American Bulldog Breeders

By Brenda Graham


American bulldogs are a working dog breed that are energetic, loyal, protective and confident. It has a strong will and the trainers should be able to establish his dominance in their relationship by investing time to do so. It is an excellent family dog and it could be friendly with other humans, dogs and cats if properly socialized.

Purchasing one to be a pet of yours is a decision that must not be taken lightly and a proper study about the breed should be done. The American bulldog breeders would be able to provide you with any information and the best puppy they have. Here are some guides in where to purchase and what to do in order to raise them properly.

Purchasing from puppy mills should be avoided. These are places that does not think about the health and standards of living of dogs when breeding them. Specific health conditions are prone to appear on American bulldogs although if properly bred, it lowers the chances of the conditions to be passed down and inherited by the puppies. Inbred dogs though are more likely to inherit and get genetic health problems. Make sure the puppy you will be getting is not from inbreeding.

Pet stores are another place that is not ideal to acquire puppies from because of their tendency of getting their supplies from the puppy mills. Pet stores will never admit to the allegation but will insist instead that a reputable breeder is their provider. Inquire about the breeder by getting the address and name in order to verify the truthfulness of what they said.

Backyard breeders are just like puppy mills whose knowledge about breeding the best dog and preventing it from inheriting genetic problems are very minimal. They tend to be incapable trainers and does not check the health conditions of their dogs regularly. A large number of puppies seem to be available always for the whole year and there is no problem of them running out. These are the kind of breeders that should be avoided.

Hobby breeders on the other hand are very familiar with their chosen dog breed and are very careful in breeding them. They are usually registered with organizations and they always make sure their puppies are healthy before selling them. They will also make sure that the new owners are capable of raising the pups properly by interviewing and getting to know them.

Your bulldog should start socializing while young so that unwanted behaviors are avoided from developing like biting. Give them the time to get acquainted with various things and avoid rushing them to do it. When introducing new people or pets, keep them leashed to avoid accidents from happening.

Train them early about obedience and take the time to make them feel and know that the dominant one in your relationship is you. Use voice and hand commands in training them and keep the consistency so they will not be confused. Regularly changing them will give them a hard time in following your orders. Hand commands are useful in conditions that hearing you may be impossible.

They need regular exercises as they are an athletic and energetic breed which will have favorable tempers when allowed to have its exercise. Their facial structures make it hard for them to breathe so allow them regular breaks. They are very strong so be careful during play time with them.




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