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Any english bull dog owners out there? need info
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:47 pm
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:47 pm
The family has been bugging me for a dog and we've been looking at beagle and english bull dogs. Clearly both very different dogs.
I'm leaning toward the bull dog as I like the sound of the personality and would prefer a laid back inside dog. Besides being really expensive, I understand they can have some health issues with their wrinkles and short snout.
Anyone have one and would recommend it as a family dog (I've got young kids)? Pros? Cons?
I'm leaning toward the bull dog as I like the sound of the personality and would prefer a laid back inside dog. Besides being really expensive, I understand they can have some health issues with their wrinkles and short snout.
Anyone have one and would recommend it as a family dog (I've got young kids)? Pros? Cons?
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Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:49 pm to HurricaneDunc
put your wife on,, I'll talk to her
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:50 pm to HurricaneDunc
Wonderful dogs, good with family (kids) but they have skin maladies and can't take the heat. Need to make them inside dogs for sure. Probably looking at bone/joint problems in later life. Snore, fart, snorkel and make all sorts of pig noises. But they make good companions for the family.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:51 pm to HurricaneDunc
Good with kids. A fun loving dog. They get very hot easily, slobber, and often have an odor.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:51 pm to HurricaneDunc
I bet you could google it and getter a better answer. Probably quicker too
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:51 pm to HurricaneDunc
If your only other option is a fricking beagle? Sure. They snore, breathe loud, drool bad, have skin problems, and overheat pretty easily. But they are pretty cool. If you go that route get a rescue. Don't feed money into puppy mills when there are already too many bulldogs.
ETA: They stink. But 98% of dogs stink. You people live in stinky houses. Fact.
ETA: They stink. But 98% of dogs stink. You people live in stinky houses. Fact.
This post was edited on 9/30/14 at 8:53 pm
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:52 pm to RunningBlake
quote:name it Kige
Good with kids. A fun loving dog. They get very hot easily, slobber, and often have an odor.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:52 pm to tigerinthebueche
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Snore, fart, snorkel and make all sorts of pig noises.
I laughed....
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:54 pm to HurricaneDunc
They're awesome dogs. Really kind and gentle. Mine has never been aggressive.
They are high maintenance dogs though. The wrinkles are easy to deal with, just keep em clean. Wet wash cloth every few days. They are absolutely inside dogs. Don't handle heat well at all. Have respitory issues as well. Just know what you're getting into before you get one.
I'd recommend one for the family dog, but be aware they aren't just expensive in initial cost but will likely rack up some vet bills along the way too.
ETA: the farts are ridiculous
They are high maintenance dogs though. The wrinkles are easy to deal with, just keep em clean. Wet wash cloth every few days. They are absolutely inside dogs. Don't handle heat well at all. Have respitory issues as well. Just know what you're getting into before you get one.
I'd recommend one for the family dog, but be aware they aren't just expensive in initial cost but will likely rack up some vet bills along the way too.
ETA: the farts are ridiculous
This post was edited on 9/30/14 at 8:56 pm
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:54 pm to iAmBatman
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I bet you could google it and getter a better answer. Probably quicker too
I'm asking for people's personal experiences, but thanks frickface
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:55 pm to OWLFAN86
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put your wife on,, I'll talk to her
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:56 pm to HurricaneDunc
I have one. Probably won't get another. Mine is pretty gross
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:56 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
That bad?
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:58 pm to HurricaneDunc
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HurricaneDunc
fine I'll just keep talking to her on Tinder
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:58 pm to HurricaneDunc
Had one for 8 years. They are expensive to own, but you will love it. Very loyal to their owners and very expressive with their emotions. Do not need much exercise bc they don't want to move around much, they are lazy. Need to be inside most of the time with the LA climate. The sad part is that they have shortened lifespans due to their medical issues.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:59 pm to HurricaneDunc
I recommend really doing you research on the English Bulldog. I wanted one for the longest time and here are a few things that I have found.
1. They are expensive. They are often delivered via c-section and puppy care is very time consuming, thus inflating the price. They normally run $2000-4000.
2. They have a lot of health issues, especially in the cold, due to the folds of their skin. Respiratory problems are common.
3. They average about 8 years.
1. They are expensive. They are often delivered via c-section and puppy care is very time consuming, thus inflating the price. They normally run $2000-4000.
2. They have a lot of health issues, especially in the cold, due to the folds of their skin. Respiratory problems are common.
3. They average about 8 years.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:59 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
Yes, my brother has one. They are work. I have a Boston. She does very well with kids and, so far, doesn't have the problems of the EB. Would recommend. She is not hyper either, just goes nuts when someone is at the door.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 8:59 pm to HurricaneDunc
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Any english bull dog owners out there? need info
Get a Boxer.
Posted on 9/30/14 at 9:00 pm to OWLFAN86
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fine I'll just keep talking to her on Tinder
She did buy me a flag shirt the other day...
Posted on 9/30/14 at 9:00 pm to Scruffy
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Had one for 8 years
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3. They average about 8 years.
best timed post ever
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