Selecting a Quality Bulldog Puppy Requires Research

The breeder you are buying your puppy from should be able to provide you with information to buy the best puppy for you. If possible, go see the puppy. If that’s not possible, ask to see photos of the puppy and parents.

A Bulldog should not undergo cosmetic surgery, like other breeds. Example: a Boxer that requires its tail to be docked and sometimes the owner decides to crop its ears.

The Bulldog may require a significant amount of attention to its health. Like many other breeds, Bulldogs are also prone to some health problems.

Here is a list of questions to ask the breeder:

o Does the puppy have any medical problems?
o Do the parents have any medical problems?
o Is the puppy a registered breed?
(If so, with which organizations are they registered)
o At what age was the puppy weaned?
o What vaccinations has the puppy received?
o What feeding schedule is the puppy on?
o What is the breeder’s health guarantee for the puppy?

Sit down and write down everything you’d like to know about the puppy you’re thinking of buying. Preparing this ahead of time causes less confusion when on the phone with the breeder.

Choose a puppy that is not afraid of humans. Remember that puppies tend to be aggressive when playing with each other. The environment you provide the puppy will be the deciding factor on whether you want a more aggressive puppy or a more laid back one.

The English Bulldog is very adaptable to its environment, but you’ll want to make sure you know the history of the parents and their temperaments. Although you may be able to train and teach your puppy proper manners and behavior, it is best to know what you are up against with the developmental traits of your parents.

Don’t feel pressured to buy a puppy you don’t feel comfortable with. He has the option to shop around and feel totally confident in his purchase. If you are buying a Bulldog puppy as a gift for someone else, let the owner make the final selection.