Searching For A Precious English Bulldog Puppy For Sale

By Ryan Lee


There are many things to consider when searching for a special pet. There are pros and cons for each breed. It just depends on what you want and what you are willing to undertake. Searching for English bulldog puppy for sale is just the beginning. Before making the commitment to take on this breed there are many considerations, both pluses for this breed and minuses.

These dogs were not breed as pets in the beginning. They were used and breed for bull-baiting, as sport were the dog was to grab a bull by the nose and hang on. They were thus prized as being ferocious and tenacious, staying attached to the bull and not letting go.

This atrocious sport became illegal in 1835. They then began to be bred to be gentle and loyal, and that became how they were after a while. They were selective bred after that to have a body shape more like the one they have today. Most people who love the breed find their look very attractive and cute.

The English bulldog is a medium sized dog, weighing around 40 to 50 pounds. They are very stocky, with a mouth formation that has been selectively bred over the years. His protruding lower teeth give him a somewhat humorous but endearing look. His coat is short, strait, and glossy. He does not shed but very little, and that mostly seasonal.

This breed as very low exercise needs. In fact, too much exercise can be a bad idea. They don't bark very much at all, so are very suited to living near others. These two facts make them ideal for apartment living. All they require is an easy walk each day. Under the proper supervision, which is required for all breeds, they are good with kids and with other dogs.

This breed has either a straight tail or a curly, corkscrew tail, with varying amounts of curl. The dogs with curly tails have more potential concerns, both in grooming requirements and with health issues. Straight tailed dogs have fewer health concerns, being basically a healthy breed. However, the curly tailed dogs have many health problems, sometimes serious ones. The attractiveness of the dog may make you willing to undertake the extra care required.

Though bulldogs don't have many major health issues and care concerns, they do have some issues. These are mostly skin problems due to the many folds in their skin, which contribute to skin infections. They also have dental issues due to the shape of their teeth and jaws. This requires daily inspection of the mouth and cleaning of the skin folds. Any odors may indicate infection that require treatment.

The curly tail, though attractive, can cause feces to become trapped and needs daily cleaning to prevent infection and odors. There is a very serious health with the curly tails. Due to spine defects associated with it, they often have a condition called Hemivertebrae. These malformed spinal bones associated with it can cripple the dog and cause significant pain. Surgery is also often required. This can cause increased care and expense for the dog.




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