hi all i am after a british bulldog but i dont really know anything about them and i was wondering if anyone could give me any advice ?

i would do a lot of reasearch on the breed before you decide to get one,

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i would do a lot of reasearch on the breed before you decide to get one,

well im hoping that some people might have some advice for me on here :)

A little lad I know had his cheek badly bitten by one and needed several stitches!

omg thats terrible i have 2 kids 7 and 10 thats put me off bit but surelly there not all like that are they?
i know that akitas had quite a bad rep and my freinds little boy was savaged by one but i had one for 14 yrs untill she recently passed away and she never hurt anyone so i duno :(

This breed is a very friendly family dog. They do not need as much excerise as say a working dog. However alot of people get them because they think they dont need any exercise at all, which is totally not true. They still need a regualar daily walking routine, just little and often. The breed is very well known for lots of various health problems due to the shape of its structure and its skin. So you would need a very good pet insurance policy. You also need to know how difficult it is to breed this dogs incase you were thinking of getting a bitch for breeding as they almost always have to have c-sections and breeding this breed is very difficult even for experienced breeders.

I would recommend speaking to an experienced breeder perhaps from the kennel club website, also the kennel club website gives great info on the breed:
http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/155

This website gives you alot of infomation on the breeds background, care, breeding, expected health problems etc...
http://www.bulldoginformation.com/

A little lad I know had his cheek badly bitten by one and needed several stitches!

any dog can bite a child or an adult weather it be a little yorkshire terrier to a huge great dane i agree some dogs just are not made for family life but some have adapted well and from what i have heard and sen with bulldogs they make a good family pet as long as you start as you mean to go one.

here is george,my daughters bulldog,,he is 3 years old now,and would not hurt a fly,,,,,,,,http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r15/dave50_02/Picture167.jpg

here is george,my daughters bulldog,,he is 3 years old now,and would not hurt a fly,,,,,,,,http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r15/dave50_02/Picture167.jpg and his most recent photo,,,,,,,,,http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r15/dave50_02/George.jpg

they are grumpy looking pooches ... lovely, but grumpy looking :hihi:

and his most recent photo,,,,,,,,,http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r15/dave50_02/George.jpg

aww he is lovely aint he :)

they are grumpy looking pooches ... lovely, but grumpy looking :hihi: dont let his looks fool you,he is a very friendly and fun loving dog

they are such lovely friendly dogs from what i've heard. get as much info from lots of sources, talk to other owners about their experiences and definately talk some good breeders. you'll soon determine if this is the right breed for you, good luck :)

We have a 14 month old Male bulldog called Alfie. Had him since he was 12 weeks and he is great with people of all ages. He has a lot of energy and isn't at all like the sleepy, dosey stereotypical Bulldog.

We walk him at least once a day but some days twice for around 30 mins per walk. They do not like to be left alone for long periods, so if this is the case I would probably reconsider.

Also be aware of the daily grooming that is required. Expect to wipe clean the facial wrinkles and inside the ears every day to stop skin conditions and also be prepared to wipe under the tail!!

All I would say is that if you do buy a Bulldog make sure you get good insurance. Alfie has had bills for over £900 in his first year. Not all Bulldogs will be the same but I wouldn't take the risk when it comes to insurance.

A good website for information is bulldogrescue.co.uk

Just do your reseach well and make sure you know all of the implications of owning a Bulldog. If you are happy with this then talk to a few breeders and try to find one.

We get so much enjoyment out of Alfie and you wouldn't believe the amount of attention he gets on walks from passers by.

One more thing.

Do you have a pond in you garden? If you do and its deep, then be very careful.

Bulldogs like water but they cannot swim at all. They just sink to the bottom!!!!

Make sure you have a good pet insurance policy.

I have a 1 year old bulldog.
Hes very friendly and loves people and other animals.
They can be a little stubborn and lazy sometimes. But he loves a walk and to play football with the kids. They can be a very attention seeking dog. They are also very loyal. I found training a bulldog is done easier with treats as they do tend to think with their stomachs.
Best advice on buying one would be find a good breeder with a good reputation.
George has been to the vets a couple of times as he had a cold. They can suffer with a lot of major health issues so find a good vet who knows the breed, and a good insurance policy.
As MATHAUS said daily grooming of wrinkles is important to prevent infection.

if i wos to chosse from a bulldog , staffie , pitbull , english bullterrier
the 2 that i wolud be hard pushed to choose from is
; bulldog ,english bullterrier they are they most placied of all plus it depends on how you bring them up !! 8):thumbsup:

i have an English Bullterrier and a staffie X with a 22 month old little girl in the house and they are great with her.

as i said before any dog can be around children as long as you start as you mean to go on.

my little girl sometimes feeds the dogs she holds the staffies X's lead when walking (with my aswell just incase) she also tells them off which i have to say is a comdey act in itself.

:razz::wave:like i said its haw you bring them up !!

im just very wery of pitbulls & staffies one attacked my guide dog & she had to retier as you can imagine ive never forgot:(
it wos a scarey thing to have happen the guys that owend the dog tried to beat me up becourse i said a few chioce words wich is understandreble
she wos onley 3 & had to retire at 3/12 becourse she started to loose her marbles :|
a little by going up to agressive dogs and haveing a go at them a case of getting in first you might say !! :shakes::cry:

thanks everyone for all the advice it has been great really apreciated i will think very hard before i decide if im having one or not
cheers everyone :)

Once upon a time these were magnificent dogs, agile, tenacious, long lived with a great temperament but thanks to so called elitest responsible breeders they have been ruined. I know a few people who have had bulldogs for a few years only for it to end in tears when the dog dropped dead in the park during the summer or found it out on the garden struggling for breath.
If you get one you wont be able to treat it like most other dogs and the vets bills could be crippling, you will need good cover.

My mate has one of these http://aylestonebulldog.com/index.php?section=viewdog&id=12&name=Geronimo

supposed to be more like the original Bulldog

To quote AJ SHEFFIELD

'Once upon a time these were magnificent dogs, agile, tenacious, long lived with a great temperament but thanks to so called elitest responsible breeders they have been ruined. I know a few people who have had bulldogs for a few years only for it to end in tears when the dog dropped dead in the park during the summer or found it out on the garden struggling for breath.'

That is why I said that you need to fully research what is involved with owning and looking after a Bulldog. A Bulldog should never be taken out for a play/walk in the park during summer unless it is early morning or late evening. Its far to hot for them.

You do have a lot more things to take into consideration when looking after a Bulldog but if you are prepared to do it then you will find it rewarding

My mate has one of these http://aylestonebulldog.com/index.php?section=viewdog&id=12&name=Geronimo

supposed to be more like the original Bulldog

they look like they could breath a lot more better than the britsh bulldog :|

I know someone with a British Bulldog (not seen them for ages actually) and they're very careful about when they take him out - especially in summer, as has been said it has to be at the coolest part of the day and not for too much running about.

They are fab dogs but you need good insurance (make sure they're covered for life, otherwise after the first year of a health complaint you won't be able to claim for that complaint anymore!) and time to clean them up well. The one I knew often had trouble with his feet too.

If I were to go for one, I'd be inclined to look for a breeder who breeds not quite to breed standard but with features that would more likely promote good health (longer nose, less wrinkles, slightly leaner in body) as I've seen some like this that have been much more active than the short stubby, short nosed ones.
I'd also DEFINITELY ensure both parents had been health tested - this is one breed I certainly wouldn't buy from an accidental (often called 'one off') mating!!