ENGLISH BULLDOGS PUPPIES

DIET/FEEDING

Our top pick for the best dog food for English Bulldogs that are younger than 12 months old is Royal Canin English Bulldog Breed Health Nutrition Puppy. Royal Canin has put some thoughtful features into their English Bulldog-specific puppy food.                      

The Bulldog’s special facial structure, under-bite and crowded teeth can make it difficult for them to pick up and chew food. Each kibble has been designed in a wave shape to help Bulldog puppies pick up and chew the food more easily.

It is recommended to feed this puppy food until 12 months of age for maximum benefit.  The calorie content and mineral balance are optimal for preventing developmental orthopedic diseases.

OBEDIENCE TRAINING

Teach your English bulldog basic obedience commands such as "Sit," "Stay" and "Down." Keep training sessions short -- 5 to 10 minutes daily -- to keep your dog's attention. Reward the dog with a treat and verbal praise for performing a desired behavior. English bulldogs are food-motivated, and they respond well to positive training methods. Negative training methods will simply produce a stubborn English bulldog who won't have any interest in learning from you.
Teach your English bulldog pup to sit by giving the verbal command "Sit," as you hold a treat just out of reach above the puppy's head. When the puppy sits, immediately give the treat along with praise. With repetition, the pup will quickly learn to associate the command and the action with obtaining the treat. Use one command to build on another over time, turning "Sit" into "Stay" by lengthening the time between giving the "Stay" command and giving a treat and praise. Teach your English bulldog to "Down" from the sit by holding a treat in your hand and taking it to the ground and away from the puppy as you give the command. When the dog goes down to follow the treat, instantly praise and give the treat.

CARE/TRAINING

When you bring your bulldog puppy home, give him a head start in heading off skin issues by cleaning his facial wrinkles daily. You can use baby wipes to clean those puppy wrinkles, and continue using them on the full-grown dog. Mild soap with a washcloth also does the trick. If you don't clean the wrinkles regularly, bacteria and sweat build up inside them, causing irritations. If your puppy's wrinkly skin does become irritated, a small amount of petroleum jelly gently rubbed around the wrinkles should alleviate the problem.

With regards to training, this breed requires a firm hand and consistent training. Relatively lazy, this breed doesn't need much activity to make a great companion. Does very well as a guard or watchdog. A dominant owner is a must if this breed is to be well mannered.

SOCIALIZATION

English bulldogs tend to be affectionate and friendly with people, lavishing them with kisses and attention. With other dogs and with cats, they sometimes will be aggressive, unless they have had positive early interactions with them. Expose your English bulldog puppy to positive experiences with new people and other pets from the time the puppy joins your household. Reward your dog during and after such interactions to reinforce the experience as good and fun. Obedience classes provide a good way to gain socialization opportunities for your English bulldog puppy.

BEHAVIOR/PERSONALITY

This short nosed and stocky breed loves attention. A very reliable, loving, and gentle breed, this dog makes an excellent companion for children and adults. More of a human companion, the English Bulldog also does well with other dogs and cats. This breed is always looking for guidance from his owner.

TEMPERAMENT

The English Bulldog can display dominating behavior and requires a firm handler to show him his place. Great for a loving family, the English Bulldog gives a lot of love and attention, and expects it in return. This breed has been used as a guard dog, and does exceptionally well given the correct training.

CRATE TRAINING

Give your English bulldog a crate to use as a safe "den." Make the crate as cozy and pleasant as possible, lining it with a comfortable blanket and placing some toys inside. You can feed your English bulldog inside the crate to make the dog feel protected while eating. English bulldogs tend to be possessive of food. Feeding your dog in the crate makes the crate a desirable place to be, gives the dog a sense of security while eating, and prevents children and other family members from disturbing the possessive dog during the meal.
The crate should be large enough that your English bulldog can sit up, lie down and stand in it comfortably. The dog should have enough room to stretch out, but not so much room that the dog will be willing to soil the crate. Dogs naturally want to avoid soiling their immediate surroundings. This makes a dog crate a useful aid in house-breaking your English bulldog puppy.
Train your English bulldog to go inside the crate on command, using a verbal command such as "Crate." Lure the dog into the crate with treats, and reward the dog for entering the crate. You may also want your English bulldog to sleep in the crate and not on your bed, because these dogs are notorious snorers.

HEALTH 

Pets sold by UNIVERSAL PET COURIER are health guarantee. All necessary health related documents will be prepared by us and sent to the client upon and after the pet purchase. In addition, all our pets are vaccinated.

HOUSING

Have a comfortable bed, or a crate with a blanket ready for your bulldog puppy; place an old blanket inside the crate so it will have something soft and warm to snuggle up against, to make it feel comfortable and secure right away. Place the bed or crate somewhere quiet so your puppy can sleep undisturbed; it is also advisable to put your puppy’s bed inside a temporarily partitioned area to give it an added sense of security initially. During the first few nights it may help your puppy sleep if you place a hot water-bottle and a ticking clock, securely wrapped in a blanket, in its bed.