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Some Breeders will try and offer you things that is Impossible to Guarantee:
This is Certified Health or Show Guarantee!
Per my Vet
Heart/Hips/Elbows/Patellas/Thyroid/Shoulders/Eyes
and guarantee you a Show Guarantee.
Watch breeders that offer you a 3 Year Guarantee
A Bulldog Puppy has to be six months old for test
and they change and grow in weeks and months till the age of 2years
When buying a puppy
Take it to your vet and get their opinion
trust a breeder that allows you to have their puppies inspected by other vets
You can not insure a Bulldog or any other puppy of a common genetic disease or a promise they will be a champion
To insure a healthy dog is to feed them a well balanced dog food plan
Watch all contracts to insure you have all rights to your dogs and not giving away your first picks in any of your litters
which might be hidden in a fine print.
The bulldog is the common man's dog. This breed exists due to it's courage, devotion and tenaciousness. What is unfortunate
is that whenever a breed of dog becomes popular, there are those people who see dollar signs as their only end.
The bulldog is not a "cheap" dog. There are certain expenses involved in the breeding and the raising of bulldog
pups. The chances of an entire litter of bulldog pups surviving to six weeks of age is dependent on the attention and devotion
of the breeder.
Puppy mills are not interested in the improvement of any breed of animal. They exist for one reason only, that is to line
their pockets with money made from the suffering of defenseless dogs. Have you ever wondered what happens to puppies that
are not sold at the pet stores?
The medical problems associated with the bulldog breed are normally not found in dogs who have been bred by responsible,
caring breeders. These breeders are extremely cautious in the genetic backgrounds of the dogs they breed.
Some genetic faults "hide" for several generations, then for some reason reappear. The following conditions
are the most common found in bulldogs that have a questionable pedigree. Responsible and attentive breeders will not allow
these conditions to exist in their gene pool. Should a throw back occur in their breeding program, they would certainly want
to know about it. They would not knowingly allow a puppy to be placed in a home, that was not of good quality.
Bulldog Health Issues
Anal Glands - The anal glands enable the dog to mark its territory and to identify each other. When the anal glands fail
to empty normally, the result can be impaction and possible infection.
Cherry Eye - The tear gland that normally occupies the base of the third eyelid occasionally becomes enlarged, and will
protrude beyond the leading edge of the third eyelid. This protrusion will appear as a round, red mass (cherry eye).
Dilated Esophagus - This condition is also known as Megaesophagus. This is a condition in which the esophagus is enlarged.
Megaesophagus can be congenital or acquired. The results of this condition are: regurgitation, loss of overall condition
and frequently leads to aspiration pneumonia.
Elongated Soft Palate - The purpose of the soft palate is to serve as a mobile flap preventing food and water from entering
the nasal passages during swallowing.
Entropion - Entropion is the term given to the overall condition when the lower eyelid inrolls, bringing the eyelashes
into direct contact with the cornea. This contact creates an irritation, making it necessary for the animal to blink constantly.
Gastric Dilitation Volvulus - G.D.V. Syndrome is sometimes referred to as "bloat". This syndrome occurs when
the stomach swells up with gas and fluid. This is a life threatening condition. A veterinarian's immediate care is necessary.
Hip Dysplasia - Hip Dysplasia is the most common cause of rear end lameness. It has to do with the structure of the hip
joint.
Hot Spots - Hot Spots is an area of skin that is irritated due to flea bite(s), or allergies. The dog scratches or chews
the area enlarging the opening, the area becomes infected and then the cycle repeats itself.
Interdigital Cysts - Inderdigital Cysts is a condition in which inflammatory fluids are forced into the deep tissues,
rather than being discharged on the surface. This condition tends to be chronic in nature. Treatment by your veterinarian
is highly recommended.
Stenotic Nares - Stenotic Nares (constricted nostrils) occurs exclusively in short nosed (brachycephalic) dogs.
Tracheal Hypoplasia - This is a congenital condition, in which the dog is born with a narrow or underdeveloped trachea.
Thyroid Deficiency - Thyroid deficiency, or hypothyroidism, is the condition resulting from a low production of usable
hormones by the thyroid gland.
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