Bulldog Myths

In my previous post I briefly offered up some very common and relativity true qualities of English Bulldogs that most people do not like. Now I want to explain 2 common myths surrounding Bulldogs.

They are unhealthy.
- Bulldogs are prone to skin problems, joint problems, heat stroke, and some other health problems. BUT a well cared for Bulldog from a quality breeder can greatly reduce these risks. Bulldogs are one of the most popular breeds in the world, and unfortunately many breeders abuse this by selling Bulldogs that do not come form the best genetic line or care just to make a quick buck. In the past year, Milton (my bulldog) has only been to the vet once for illness. It was just allergies that were cured quickly and easily. On the other hand I ran into a guy that was walking his bulldog out of a veterinary office and said his dog was having all kinds of joint problems and skin infections. The dog was severely overweight and he mentioned it was an impulse buy from a pet shop. Both of the fallowing qualities are bad for any dog breed, but especially for Bulldogs. Proper healthcare and buying for a reputable source are key to bulldog health. More tips on keeping bulldogs healthy and breeders will be described later.

They are hard to train
-While it is true that a bulldog is no Jack Russel Terrier, and wont do to many very complicated tricks, it really isn’t too hard to teach a bulldog basic obedience. That being said you must be consistent with your training and know how to properly train a dog. Personally, it took me less that 3 weeks to completely housebreak Milton, and even before that he really didn't have too many accidents in the house. Also, I have never had problems of him chewing on inappropriate items (like my shoes). It takes patience and time, but training a Bulldog is not nearly as difficult as many would make it sound. More tips on training will also be discussed later in the Blog.

That’s all for now, but thanks for reading. I hope I have helped some of those potential bulldog owners out there. If you have any suggestions or myths you would like me to discuss please post it. I’ve been pretty busy lately, but hope to continuing blogging as much as possible and to add some pictures of Milton. Thanks!

Also, if you are considering purchasing a bulldog here are 5 things all bulldogs owners must have.