Monday, October 7, 2013

How To Find Mini Bulldogs For Sale

By Rhea Solomon


It isn't always easy to find mini Bulldogs for sale. Mini Bulldogs, or Toy Bulldogs, once recognized breed in England, extinct many years ago. Different attempts were made to produce Mini Bulldogs again, but none of them are still recognized as a breed. Hybrids are usually the cross-breeds between the Pug and the Bulldog, or sometimes Olde Bulldoge. These hybrids are generally called Minis.

The only way to buy pure breed miniature bulldog is to find a breeder who breeds purebred English bulldogs, and for generations persistently chooses the smallest puppies to create a line of smaller dogs. Such dogs are actually purebred Bulldogs, but have between 20 and 40 pounds, as opposed to other dogs of their breed, which have up to 65 pounds.

The cross.breed between Pugs and Bulldogs is called Bull-Pugs. These puppies, also called Minis, should always be 50% Pugs, and 50% bulldogs, or Olde Bulldoge. In other words, both their parents need to be Bull-Pugs. Otherwise it would be hard to determine how big they are going to be as grown up dogs. He is going to inherit different characteristics of his parents.

Minis grow up to 12 inches in average, and weigh 25 to 40 pounds. They all have characteristically short legs and wrinkled faces, just like regular bulldogs. Of course, they also have undershot laws, wide heads and chests and irresistible, sad looks. Their short hair can be white, brindle, beige or mottled, but it is also equally glossy and smooth.

Minis are exceptionally clever, and you can teach them just about anything, except how to read and write. They are always playful and affectionate, friendly to other people and animals, they even love to play with cats, and all other pets. The only thing they are not used to is to be left alone. They might be stubborn sometimes, but they are generally very nice and obedient.

Minis live ten to twelve years. They often have problems with skin infections, especially on the face. In periods of shedding, remove excess hair with a rubber brush. Periodically apply special oil on the skin, to protect it. Respiratory problems are quite common in this breed. Do not feed them too much, because fat dogs have shorter lives.

Minis are really intelligent dogs. Eager to learn, they will enjoy in training, as long as you spend enough time with them. They adore children, and do not need too much exercise. They will be perfectly happy to stay with you at home, but you can take them for a walk every once in a while. They don't appreciate too much running, and their bones aren't built to support it.

You will probably find numerous adds offering mini Bulldogs for sale. Some breeders might be quite irresponsible, and you have to make sure not to choose one of them. Find really reliable breeder to buy your dog from, and he will give you all the information needed for keeping your lovely little dog happy and healthy in years to come.




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