- Education is the key word in owning
a Bulldog.
Study the breed standard, go to as many dog shows as possible, and look at as many puppies
and adults that you can. This will help educate you on what a bulldog should and should
not look like.
- Contact The Bulldog Club of America
to find a breeder nearest you.
- Contact the local club secretary.
Local clubs are usually up to date on many litters that are available at any
given time. It will also allow you to find out how to join the club.
- Find a breeder that you are
comfortable with.
They will be your mentor(s) and will, hopefully, be there for any questions you may have
about your bully.
- Do not be offended about questions.
If your breeder treats you like you are adopting a child--You basically are!!!
- Do NOT buy the first puppy you see!
Check out as many puppies as you reasonably can. Bulldog pups are irresistible, and all of
them look like champions when they are 8 weeks old.
- Do NOT buy a pup from a breeder you
feel uncomfortable with.
Remember, you SHOULD be in contact with this person during the lifetime of your pup. You
will need to trust them as they will, AND SHOULD, trust you.
- Ask about a health guarantee.
Many of today's bulldogs can have a multitude of health issues that have to be dealt with.
First of all, you want to avoid a puppy that has health issues. Secondly, you want a
breeder that will stand behind their puppies.
- Last but not least--Do NOT be amazed
by the cost of a puppy.
There are a lot of expenses and time that need to be put into each precious bully that we
help onto this earth. Prices will vary from region to region.
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