You arrived home to be greeted by your English bulldog puppy and all his cuteness. It gives you a wonderful feeling. Perhaps, this is your wishful thinking that’s why you are one of those people who are considering buying an English bulldog puppy.

Before you start to search and look online where to purchase an English bulldog puppy of your own. Stop and read!  You could be one of those who received emails claiming to have puppies for adoption or for sale but in reality are scammers who are out to rob your money.

Read these stories on how scammers make use of English bulldog puppy.

Here’s a link to a piece of article dated in 2006 on Savannah Morning News -http://new.savannahnow.com/node/148535

From the Poodle Land Dog - http://thepoodleanddogblog.typepad.com/the_poodle_and_dog_blog/2008/07/yorkie-english-bulldog-puppy-scams-continue.html

From my Cute Pet Pics - http://www.mycutepetpics.com/my_cute_pet_pictures/2008/10/urgent-warning-pitbull-puppy-scam.html

On Complaints Board - http://www.complaintsboard.com/complaints/english-bulldog-puppies-c80820.html

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As a responsible owner of a female English bulldog, you might have asked yourself when the right time to breed your pet is. Breeding isn’t just about two cute dogs put together and having a litter of English bulldog puppies after sixty three days. It takes more than that to breed your pet. Before you do decide when to start English bulldog female breeding, read this page and find out when you should start breeding your English bulldog.

The Right Age

A female English bulldog should never be breed on her first heat and not on her second heat either since she has immature eggs. The rule of the thumb is to begin breeding on the third season or around 1.5 to 2 years old with all health tests satisfactorily passed. Your English bulldog female should be examined by a veterinarian to be assured she is free and clear of hip displays, cataracts, cherry eye, palate problems, heart conditions and other congenital diseases.

Heat Cycle

Take note that the average heat cycle for a dog is approximately 3 weeks meaning it could be as shorter as 7 to 10 days or as longer as 4 weeks or more. The first sign of a female English bulldog coming into mating season is often swelling of the Vulva. Check for Vulva swelling a week before bleeding or the day. The most noticeable sign of heating is when male dogs hanging around the house. Your pet may also exhibit behavioral changes such as licking herself often, may start to hump other dogs or even your leg.

Now that you know when your English bulldog female is ready to be breed, ask yourself if you are ready to dedicate yourself to proper long term commitment to the breed. Don’t be one of those breeders with almost no experience or understanding of this breed tries to get in breeding when they see the prices that English bulldogs and their puppies fetch. Instead, be a responsible pet owner who only wants the best for your own English bulldog breeding in safe conditions.

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English bulldogs make wonderful and loyal companions. Expect to have tons of fun and great time with your very own special English bulldog puppy. As a caring and responsible owner of a young English bulldog pup, you should be very particular of the health of your dog’s ears. A bulldog’s ear is most often overlooked in terms of regular check up and cleaning.

Due to the anatomy of the English bulldog’s ears, its floppy ears are susceptible to moisture build up. Always keep your bulldog’s ears clean and dry to prevent ear problems. Check and look in your English bulldog’s ears once a week or whenever you are petting it. Remember that healthy ears of bulldogs have relatively smooth inner lining with a minimal amount of wax build up.

How can you clean your English bulldog’s ears? Read on and make your bulldog’s ear free from ear problems.

Before you start cleaning your pet’s ears, assess if its ears are free from signs of infection or irritation. Find a good brand of dog ear cleaning solution. You can also make an easy home recipe of dog’s ear cleaning solution by mixing 8 ounces denatured rubbing alcohol and 8 ounces Listerine mouthwash. Once you’re ready with this solution or commercially bought solution, get a clean toilet paper with ear cleaning solution enough to moisten the tissue paper. You can also use a cotton ball dipped in hydrogen peroxide and squeeze excess out and wipe your English bulldog ears out. Don’t be hesitant to put the tissue with solution into your bulldog’s ear. Their ear canal is rather deep thus you won’t hurt your pet as long as you only use your finger to probe the canal. Shove the toilet paper or cotton ball into your English bulldog puppy’s ear canal then move it around and twist before taking it out. Don’t fail to thoroughly dry each ear after every cleaning using a dry toilet paper. Moisture build up in your bulldog’s ears make it a natural breeding ground for bacteria or parasites to thrive and develop.

Look for signs of excessive scratching and head shaking of your English bulldog puppy as well as noticeable odoriferous debris filling its ear canal. These conditions indicate possible ear problems when left untreated can cause complications such as damage to the inner ear and hearing loss.

Be worry-free and equipped with knowledge on how to clean your English bulldog puppy’s ears. Make this short health check up a routine and as a way of bonding and keeping your young English bulldog as healthy as possible. Shower your puppy with lots of kisses after cleaning its ears to show just how much you love him along with his clean and healthy ears.

Your decision of adding a pet to your family is a very important one. After all, this decision leads to taking care of your English bulldog puppy for 8 to 15 years.  Give your love and sensible care to your puppy that he deserves most especially his health. The health of your English bulldog puppy should be on top of your list. After all, your puppy is a baby that needs tender and loving care. We give you the top 10 tips on taking care of your English bulldog puppy’s health.

Skin Care

A bulldog isn’t a bulldog without his wrinkles. In terms of being healthy, these wrinkles require cleaning using a mild soap and water solution to rinse off dirt. Don’t be hesitant to groom your English bulldog. They love to be groomed and adore having baths. Many people think grooming his smooth and short coat isn’t important. If you are then you’re taking your English bulldog’s health for granted. Grooming by brushing your puppy’s coat should be a routine and as common for your bulldog as it is for you. Start when your puppy is young and brush his coat about 4 times a week. This gives you ample time to check for skin lesions, scabs, infection, rough skin, flaky skin and other skin problems. As a rule, English bulldogs don’t shed that much. If your puppy shows excessive shedding, have your vet examine her if you think this is a non-seasonal excessive change.

Eyes

It is best to monitor your bulldog puppy’s eyes closely and to clean their eyes at least weekly using a sterile eyewash or handy eye wipes to keep his eyes clean. Observe for any noticeable changes whether his eyes are clear, moist, has mucus discharge, redness or swelling which are all indications of an eye infection. “Tear staining” is a common ailment in English bulldogs especially when their eyes show white or light-colored coats or heavy wrinkles. Watch out for any changes in the normal appearance of the eye as it indicates an internal disorder. A yellowing discoloring in the white part of the eye may be caused by a liver or red blood cell dysfunction. “Cherry eye” or prolapse of the gland behind the third eyelid is another common eye disorder among English bulldogs. For any suspected eye problem, take your English bulldog puppy to your veterinarian for prompt treatment.

Exercise

Bulldogs just like other dogs need to go out for a walk as a form of exercise. Proper exercise of your English bulldog puppy is necessary to his general health and well-being. Avoid straining your puppy by over-exercising him. Start with short walks and gradually lengthen the distance that suits your English bulldog puppy. Don’t take your puppy out for exercise immediately after his meal or during a hot day. Exercising is known to be a good and natural cue against excessive chewing which indicates your puppy is getting bored staying indoors.

Worming

All English bulldog puppies must be wormed regularly. Puppies aged 4 to 12 weeks should be wormed every two weeks and wormed monthly from age 12 weeks to 6 months. Both dogs and puppies are wormed regularly every three months. Worming preparations kill most internal parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms and the dangerous heartworm.

Tail

English bulldog puppies are prone to having moist tail area that leads to irritation during hot weather. Bath the affected areas with clean water plus a mild disinfectant then dry thoroughly. Apply a little amount of talcum powder. For severe infection, your veterinarian may decide to remove the tail to diminish recurrent infections.

Heatstroke

When an English bulldog puppy suffers heatstroke, it may be fatal for this young one. Take extra care when the weather is hot. Exercise your puppy either early in the morning or late at night. Refrain from leaving your puppy alone in the car during summertime not even for a couple of minutes. When your puppy suffers from heatstroke, bring him to a vet who will check him for signs of shock and stop his condition on getting worse and develop severe heatstroke.

Feeding

Puppyhood is a period of rapid growth development which requires nearly double the amount of nutrients in his diet. An English bulldog puppy needs to be switched to a new food gradually to prevent intestinal upset. Opt for dry foods rather than feeding your puppy with canned foods high in preservatives, salt or sugar. Your puppy may develop plaque build up, abscesses, and tooth loss and gum disease when he is constantly fed with softened foods.

Feet

Most feet problems of bulldogs are of anatomical causes. Lesions may appear between the toes of your bulldog. Interdigital cysts also develop resulting form flattened feet or excessive hair growth between the feet pads that collects foreign bodies like dirt and others. To help alleviate any signs of swelling, let your puppy stand the affected foot in a bucket of water with spoonful sea water dissolved in warm water. Dry the affected foot with a towel and apply a tincture of iodine on the skin.

Ears

Always clean the visible part of your English bulldog puppy with a cotton ball without poking into the ear. Your bulldog may have ear mites when he frequently scratches his ears. Ear mites leave his ears with dark, brown, flaky and smelly wax. Excessive ear scratching and head shaking may also be caused by allergies, physical trauma or yeast infection.

External Parasites

Fleas are well-known parasites to afflict bulldog puppies. Ticks and ear mites are other external parasites equally damaging to your puppy’s wellness. There are numerous products formulated to kill external parasites on your puppy. When using flea shampoos, always start the application on the puppy’s head, face and eras so the fleas won’t look for shelter in the hard to reach areas. To eradicate ear mites, clean his ears with a topical preparation such as Canaural to kill the mites for 2 weeks.

Be a beaming and responsible pet owner of a healthier and happier English bulldog puppy by following these health care tips. An ounce of prevention is better than cure will go a long way especially when it comes to your puppy’s health.

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An English Bulldog as a puppy snoring away…

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The most essential skill you should teach your English bulldog puppy is how to behave on a leash. Once your puppy is trained well to walk on a leash they are more manageable. Taking him out on walk on a leash will be a bonding experience you can both look forward to.

Train your English bulldog puppy in this first set of skills as early in life as possible. It is much wiser to train your puppy the right way to walk on a leash at a young age rather than trying to re-train an older dog. Start reading and be on your way to have a well-trained puppy.

Puppy and his collar

Let’s get down to basics and introduce your English bulldog puppy to his first collar. To ensure that the collar is comfortable, pick a simple light weight leather collar for this task. You can place it on your puppy as you are feeding him or when you are playing to serve as a distraction from the collar. As he gets adjusted to the feel of the new collar, he will probably roll around and scratch to loosen and dislodge it. Remember not to take the collar off while he is doing it. Wait until he has settled down and forgotten about it before you take it off.

Puppy and his leash

As soon as your English bulldog puppy gets comfortable wearing his new collar, it is time to move on to introduce the leash. The principle of making him get comfortable to the leash is the same with the collar. Choose any light weight and thin leash for your puppy. Clip his new leash onto his collar then let him check it out and drag it around the house under your supervision. He will likely become comfortable with his collar and leash if he wears them often.

Stepping out

Now that your English bulldog puppy has no problems and is comfortable in his collar and with the leash, it’s time to pick up the other end of the leash. Keep your training session as short, sharp and fun. During this early period, take advantage of your puppy’s alertness since he will love to follow you around everywhere.

The basic principle at this point in training is to shower him with praises when he walks along on the loose leash and to stop when he does pull on the leash.

To begin the session, walk around the house with the leash in hand and your puppy trotting along beside you. Observe if your puppy is walking beside you on a loose leash then reward him with praises, petting or even some treats. Stop immediately when he strains on the leash. Refrain from pulling him back to where you are and to just call him over and reward him when he obeys. Immediately stop on your tracks at the moment he pulls the leash. Your puppy has to learn that he gets nowhere when he does yank the leash.

The same rule applies when he sits down when you are walking. Don’t pull him back to where you are - do same by calling him over and reward him when he returns. Avoid creating an impression to your puppy that the leash is associated as something to be feared. Be gentle yet firm as a trainer. Lengthen your walk over time as your puppy learns walking on a leash in the right way.

Arm yourself with loads of patience and lots of treats for your English bulldog puppy. Make use of new ideas and make your training double the fun and before you know it your puppy will be walking calmly by your side.

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English Bulldog puppies @ 30 days old.
Finally walking!

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Li’l Cookie, a nine month old English bulldog puppy, visits a litter of 6 week puppies! She’s been told not to get into the pool with the puppies so she puts in a paw so they can love on her. One of the puppies likes to catch her tail!

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English Bulldog puppies born December 8, 2007.
English bulldog puppies in Toronto
this video was taken when puppy was 28 days old.

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These English Bulldog puppies are from International Kennel in East Meadow, NY. I love the wrinkles on these puppies.

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