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Posted on 5/28/19 at 11:38 am to Brazos
We have one and the whole family loves him. Great family pet and a lot of fun. He got overheated last year so be weary of that.
Posted on 5/28/19 at 11:39 am to Brazos
I've had a few English bulldogs, they're great dogs. Buy some wipes for their faces, and put Vaseline on their nose rope like someone else suggested.
Posted on 5/28/19 at 11:39 am to blackinthesaddle
here we go...another FB expert.
Posted on 5/28/19 at 11:40 am to Brazos
Get the elevated food and water bowls. Helped with both the water all over and also the farting. Our vet recommeded a little nasal opening procedure that helped our guy breath alot easier and the snoring decreased dramatically. Get ready for frustrations on the house breaking with a girl. Night and Day difference for us between our boy and girl. As mentioned watch around water. If around water have a life jacet for them. They can destroy almost everything. Only thing that we have found to make it is one of those soft rubber bones that has the tubes inside that make a crunching noise. Get either the Royal Canine Bulldog specific or Blue Buffalo for food. By far the best dogs ever. They are funny to watch and everyone loves them. Teach her early not to jump up on people though cause we didnt with our boy and now that he is 65# he will bout put you on your arse when he jumps up on you. Get ready for fur to be everywhere also. They shed like no tomorrow. Be careful not to over bath. It actually makes it worse. Keep folds and ears clean and you should have no issues. Best of luck and share some pics when you get her.
Posted on 5/28/19 at 11:40 am to dirtbag lsu
Try to make it a point to maintain regular vet visits. It appears the heart can be the weak link on these pups, and staying ahead of any possible issues can save their life.
I had a friend who lost his suddenly to a heart issue. It was playing fine, and then just fell over.
I had a friend who lost his suddenly to a heart issue. It was playing fine, and then just fell over.
Posted on 5/28/19 at 11:41 am to azcatiger
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We have one and the whole family loves him. Great family pet and a lot of fun. He got overheated last year so be weary of that.
English bulldogs are super dense animals and you should exercise extreme caution if the animal is doing minimal exertion during temperatures above 75 degrees. Do not expect your bulldog to walk more than a couple of blocks if the heat is above 80. They can suffer from heat exhaustion very quickly and with their restricted breathing passages can not recoup as quickly as other dogs.
Posted on 5/28/19 at 11:41 am to Brazos
I hate to say it because you have got to realize by now that you’ve made a mistake, but you have picked THE MOST DIFFICULT breed. Run. Don’t walk. Run!!!
People who breed these dogs should be put in prison. So cruel to make a dog whose entire existence is a struggle to breathe.
But, hey, they ARE cute for like the first 2 weeks of their lives, so you’ve got that going for you!!! I’m sure this won’t change your mind, so...enjoy¿!?!¿!
People who breed these dogs should be put in prison. So cruel to make a dog whose entire existence is a struggle to breathe.
But, hey, they ARE cute for like the first 2 weeks of their lives, so you’ve got that going for you!!! I’m sure this won’t change your mind, so...enjoy¿!?!¿!
Posted on 5/28/19 at 11:44 am to EdmondDontez
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here we go...another FB expert.
Family professionally bred AKC registered dogs and I personally owned two English Bulldogs for 6 and 8 years respectively.
But yeah, FB expert here.
Posted on 5/28/19 at 11:47 am to blackinthesaddle
funny that she never had any issues. ever. but thanks for the advice 10 years later! 
Posted on 5/28/19 at 11:51 am to EdmondDontez
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funny that she never had any issues. ever. but thanks for the advice 10 years later!
My advice isn't for your anecdotally healthy internet-existent dog. My advice is for OP who has not taken ownership of an animal that is known for a liturgy of health issues.
Also anecdotally, my female English Bulldog snapped her radius when dismounting a slide, so again I'm using my FB expertise.
Posted on 5/28/19 at 11:51 am to blackinthesaddle
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blackinthesaddle
Read this poster,s message. Then it’s on you if it still sounds like a good idea. EVERYTHING he’s said is reality. The cheese that ferments in their folds is a smell you will never forget!!!
You will be cleaning this out daily!!!
Posted on 5/28/19 at 11:53 am to Brazos
I almost brought one until I talked to a friend who has one. Vet bills out the roof
Posted on 5/28/19 at 11:53 am to Brazos
be prepared to spend a lot of money because they tend to have all kinds of health problems
Posted on 5/28/19 at 11:56 am to blackinthesaddle
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Someone earlier said it, but this breed should not continue.
My sister used to have an English bully, and she was a great dog, but this is unfortunately true. They are deformed mutants that really shouldn’t exist
This post was edited on 5/28/19 at 11:57 am
Posted on 5/28/19 at 11:56 am to Alt26
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Start putting money away for the inevitable constant vet visits and a replacement dog in a (relatively) few short years.
This. I love English bulldogs but you have signed up for a breed that will have health issues.
Posted on 5/28/19 at 11:58 am to Brazos
This will be a life lesson to watch this thing suffer for 7 years.
Posted on 5/28/19 at 12:06 pm to Brazos
Get it comfortable around kids and strangers ASAP. They can get very protective if you aren't around other people enough. That is any dog really. Be careful what you feed them snacks wise. They can't just eat anything like say a Lab can. Enjoy the puppy phase because when that fricker gets about two years old it will just sleep lol
Also if you are a person that lets the dog get in your bed, be sure to have some of those pet steps so it can walk up and down when getting on and off the bed. Those dogs have terrible joints due to their stature and you ain't lived till you have gotten a vet bill for surgery on a bulldog. Congrats and enjoy it! Me and my lady have a French bulldog but her mom has two English bulldogs. They are loads of fun.
Also if you are a person that lets the dog get in your bed, be sure to have some of those pet steps so it can walk up and down when getting on and off the bed. Those dogs have terrible joints due to their stature and you ain't lived till you have gotten a vet bill for surgery on a bulldog. Congrats and enjoy it! Me and my lady have a French bulldog but her mom has two English bulldogs. They are loads of fun.
Posted on 5/28/19 at 12:07 pm to Brazos
Congrats on the most expensive 5 years of dog ownership.
Posted on 5/28/19 at 12:11 pm to caro81
My roommates was constantly in and out of the vet. Took excellent care of that guy and he only made it 7 years. Spent a damn fortune on him.
This post was edited on 5/28/19 at 12:12 pm
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