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| Bulldog - He looks pretty tired |
Life expectancy: 8 years
Grooming: Occasional brushing and bathing
Shedding: Average
Pros
Affectionate and gentle dog, despite its appearance
Seeks out human attention and affection
Good apartment dog, will chill out as they get older
Cons
Can be stubborn and try to dominate humans
Snore, drool and are messy eaters
Low life expectancy, some breathing problems
I'm a fan of the bulldog, but there are definitely concerns. Is the drooling really that bad? How easy are they to control? I know some of you have had bulldogs before, so let us know what your experience has been like. And please cast your vote in the poll on the right side.
Sources: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/bulldog.htm
http://www.akc.org/breeds/bulldog/
***If you would like to recommend another dog, please leave a comment below***
My roommate has a bulldog that I have been living with since July. He's usually pretty cool, but after almost a year of living together, he still freaks the F out when I come home, he is very protective of his owner. The drooling really isn't that bad of a problem, only when he drinks water does it usually get all over the kitchen. The breathing problems are pretty bad, lots of snoring which leads to a general malaise about life. Only gets excited between 9:00 and 9:45 pm. Other health issues are that he is balding right now (not even 2 yrs old) and has some of the worst farts you will ever smell. Not kidding on that one. He (named Moose) is actually about 65-70lbs and is a porker. In the right light he is a cute dog, and in others he is very ugly. So in summary, he is a good dog for owners esp. in an apartment. Health problems are manageable, and if you are going to be gone for hours on end, he won't mind sitting in the cage. Will probably sleep and snore and fart a lot.
ReplyDeleteIs the Butler Bulldog an English Bulldog cause that dog is awesome?
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/butlerblue2/5607639800/in/photostream
Yes, but we don't want Charles Barkley to knock our dog off a chair.
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I have to admit Brian I see you with a Bull dog however I did read some issues that should be concerning:
ReplyDeleteTenacious stubbornness if he decides he really, really doesn't want to do something
Serious food possessiveness -- Bulldogs should not be fed around small children or other pets
Shedding
Snorting, snuffling, wheezing, grunting, loud snoring
Slobbering and drooling
Gassiness (flatulence)
A multitude of health problems, a short lifespan, and sky-high vet bills
High cost ($1000 and up)
as an avid follower of the butler bulldog, he seems like an ideal pet. all that dog does is nap and eat yogurt and get taken for bike rides in a buggy thing. sign me up immediately.
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I have one and he's my lovebug. He's six years old or so and still a spry (fat - 65 lbs.) guy.
ReplyDeleteIf you're consistent with training and being the alpha (as most dog owners are), then you will have no issues and he'll totally be your baby.
The drooling is different for each dog - some is minimal, some is gross. Mine doesn't drool as much as go to nuzzle you with his face and get slobber on your legs/pants. He was taught to stop, though, and only nuzzles if you let him now.
He has no food possession issues, and with all dogs, you work on that with them when you first get them - get down on the floor while they're eating, take food from their dish and discipline as needed until they're unaffected. (Again, assert the alpha-ness as the human.)
When I got him, he had awful gas, but it's calmed WAY down by changing his food to a fish-based, no-grain food. He can steal occasionally, but it's no where near as frequent as it used to be, and it dissipates quickly.
The one health issue mine has - and is somewhat common in them I'm told - is a "cherry" has formed on his eyelid as they can have follicle problems. It's a quick snip/surgery to remove, but isn't an impairment to them.
I am a huge bulldog fan now and will keep them in my rotation of dogs to always have. I'm totally sold on them.
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