Sunday, April 15, 2018

Tips For Deciding If English Bulldog Puppies For Sale Are A Good Fit For You

By Rebecca Richardson


Adding a kitten or puppy to the household should be done with care. Finding just the right breed, pure or mixed, is critical for success. Families with active lifestyles may choose one type of puppy while others prefer tiny lap dogs. For some the attraction of English bulldog puppies for sale stems from their unique look and, in Georgia, their association with a beloved college football team.

Looking at them today, you might not believe that these dogs were originally bred to be bull fighters. The sport, known as bull baiting, was popular in the sixteenth century. The dogs were trained to go after a bull's snout in an effort to pull it down. According to local custom, this practice actually tenderized the bull meat, making it more appetizing as a meal.

Today bulldogs are better known for their sweet natures and social personalities. If you want a guard dog, these animals are great for barking if they hear anything out of the ordinary and intimidating strangers by their fierce looks, but don't expect them to run down an intruder. Bulldogs aren't the quickest learners, but once they understand what you want, they don't forget.

These dogs are good choices for families with children. They have a lot of patience and can be trusted even with the very young. Parents must be responsible for teaching their children how to treat animals though. For instance, bulldogs anticipate mealtime and don't take kindly to anyone who tries to get between them and their food dishes. Teasing them with food can cause a serious problem.

Bulldogs do require some care. They should be brushed at least once a week to minimize hair on your clothes and furniture. You have to wipe their faces every day and make sure to dry between the wrinkles. Brushing their teeth several days a week is important to minimize bad breath. If their nails are clicking when they walk over the floor, it's time to trim them.

Bulldogs look forward to mealtime. So much so that they will gain weight unless you monitor their food intake. Experts say the best idea is to feed your pet twice a day, putting the food dish away between meals. Bulldogs are not particularly active, but can be induced to take a daily walk or two if the walks don't last too long.

Bulldogs have an average life span of about ten years and are prone to a number of health issues. You can help ensure you have the healthiest puppy possible by working only with reputable breeders who can produce health clearances for the parents. Dogs cannot be tested until they are at least two years old and so should not be bred until after that time.

Most pets become valued family members. In order to find the right one for your family, you need to take a lot of things into consideration. Choosing the wrong breed usually ends badly for the animal.




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