what are bulldogs like really???

[Leezel73]

Hi all
Just thought I'd see if anyone out there have or has had Bulldogs as a pet... I love them to bits but I have been told that they can be very expensive with the vet and general looking after... Any help would be good... Oh I love the Aussie!!!

 

[Tatelina]

Try www.dolforums.com.au for relevant and factual information on them. Lot's of ethical breeders hover around there.

 

[waruikazi]

There's lots of different types of bulldogs and some seem to be more healthy than others. British bulldogs seem to have the most problems. The Aussie bulldogs i have seen have all been beautiful natured and healthy but are quite a large dog. Ambuls are seriously massive and some can be aggressive but don't seem to suffer from the genetic health problems like the British bulldgos do.

 

[hydropython]

they've got 4 legs, they're fat, short ugly, stupid, plagued by health problems to do with respiration, hip, shoulder and elbow displasia.

Best of all they have absolutely 0 personality as well.

 

[hydropython]

want a dog that'll take down a bull?? Presa Canario........... The bulls will run away.......

 

[BlindSnake]

They snore like truckers, Fart toxic fumes, slobber on everything, breath like they are 2 pack a day smokers and have hip, eye and skin fold problems. Go a Well bred boxer (dry mouth) Best dogs in the world. IMO.

 

[hydropython]

They snore like truckers, Fart toxic fumes, slobber on everything, breath like they are 2 pack a day smokers and have hip, eye and skin fold problems. Go a Well bred boxer (dry mouth) Best dogs in the world. IMO.

Except for the fact that they too suffer significant hip and shoulder displasia, and are dumber than the proverbial poo-carter's horse.

 

[waruikazi]

This is a brit.

This is an aussie

And this is an Ambul (And these guys are still more than capable of bringing a bull down)

 

[Dave]

do you keep them? And are they aggressive?

ps hydropython boxers rock

This is a brit.

This is an aussie

And this is an Ambul (And these guys are still more than capable of bringing a bull down)

 

[LullabyLizard]

My friend has one and she is really lovely






But she jumps and dribbles on you :evil:

 

[hydropython]

do you keep them? And are they aggressive?

ps hydropython boxers rock

They ran into a rock?? that explains the face,,,,,,,,

 

[waruikazi]

No i don't keep them but used to work at a vet clinic where i had a bit of experience with them. I was considering buying an ambull when i was interested in getting a dog. I opted for a different breed because an adult male can weigh up around 70kg and i thought that would be just a little too much for me to handle. When i was talking to breeders about them they told me that socializing them from a young age was really important to stop them being aggressive to other dogs.

 

[Dave]

No i don't keep them but used to work at a vet clinic where i had a bit of experience with them. I was considering buying an ambull when i was interested in getting a dog. I opted for a different breed because an adult male can weigh up around 70kg and i thought that would be just a little too much for me to handle. When i was talking to breeders about them they told me that socializing them from a young age was really important to stop them being aggressive to other dogs.

Wow 70kg is a fair bit. They look nice though

 

[English]

i have had two british bulldogs in my time. all i will say is do some research and spend time with a breeder talking about the issues they face - also visit some dog shows in your area to get an idea about the breed.

they are not aggressive, but do hold grudges - they need to be around humans and not left alone in the backyard - very high demand in the grooming department and lots of small medical issues that need addressing through out their life.

warning though they do have a distinct odour and you need to clean their backsides as they are unable to do so!

 

[waruikazi]

Wow 70kg is a fair bit. They look nice though

if you see one in the flesh they are unreal. Easily the toughest looking dog i've ever seen. Just the size and there stance just wreaks of 'don't mess with me!' lol

 

[hydropython]

http://www.sanderskennels.com/02-19-05 068_edited-1 presa canario.jpg

That is a real dog

 

[English]

Nigel and Penny...

 

[hydropython]

considering the amount of "wow thats so cruel and nasty" animal treatment threads, why on earth aren't there any related to such genetically flawed animals like these?

selective line breeding for appearances like this and the chinese crested constitute far more animal cruelty than the dissected cat.

 

[gravitation]

I suggest a french bulldog rather than a british and as for the whole aussie bulldog thing, well that's just stupidity, i have no idea if they are now actually a registered breed but rarely two are bred the same.

British bulldogs are FULL of problems, unless you have found a VERY good breeder and even then..
For instance a huge majorty of pregnant bulldogs have to have c-sections purely because the puppies cannot fit through the birth canal.

They have horrible skin conditions and allergies, like pugs, and flat snouted breeds they suffer in hot weather, must be kept cool and inside, heat stroke is quite common.

They are adorable, but over the years have been bred so poorly.

Research the french bulldog!

 

[waruikazi]

Stupidity you say???

http://www.australianbulldogsociety.com/

Google is your friend