A Mans Best Friend

A Mans Best Friend

Learn how to care for your English Bulldog!

By: Chassity PPoole Spring 2011 CIS 100- Randolph Cullum

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Ferocious Ancestor

British Isles

Bull-Baiting-became national sport in 13th and 14th centuries

Bull-Running

Males 55 to 60 lbs.

Females 50 to 55 lbs.

Duke of Devonshire- 1778

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Physical Characteristics

Skull

Nose

Muzzle

Chest

Forelegs

Hind legs

Feet

Tail

Back and Topline

Size: Males-50 lbs. and Females-40 lbs.

Ears

Body: Very spacious, well-rounded, broad, and short-legged

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Characteristics of a Bulldog You Should Know

Bulldog facials

Difficulty breathing

Love human interaction

Chronic chewers

Short periods of exercise

Entropion and Ectropian (conditions of their eyelids)

Elbow and Patellar Dysplasias

Your Puppy

Is your home puppy-proof?

Quality food

Items to buy

Crate

Bedding

Toys

Leash

Collar

Food and water bowls

Cleaning Supplies

Miscellaneous

Puppy Problems

ProblemSolutionChewingPraise you dog for chewing on something appropriate like a bone or toy. Constantly tell them NO if they are chewing on something off-limits. Also tell them NO if they nip anything.NippingCrying/WhiningMake the crate as cozy as possible so the pup will feel comfortable alone.

Everyday Care

Doggy diets

Change water often

Exercise

Brush daily

Bathe- once every 2 weeks

Ear cleaning

Nail Clipping

Think Before You Bark!

Voice tone-normal=everyday use, loud and stern=trouble

Never bark at your dog!

Reward when they are calm and attentive

Restrict water intake during the evening

Always use a collar and leash

Daily schedule and puppy relief schedule

No Raw Hide Bones For You

No raw hide bones!

Hard nylon bones

No squeaky toys

Balls and flying discs

Healthcare

Dental

Dental chews weakly for plaque control

Very susceptible to skin irritations

Hereditary

Auto-Immune skin conditions

Food allergies

Parasite bites

Vaccinate for fleas/ticks/mites/ 1Xmonth

External Parasites

Round/tape/whip/tread/heartworms

Getting Old

Signs of Aging

Sleep Patterns differ/hard to wake

Food intake diminishes

Responses to calls are ignored

No tail wagging

Gray hair

Care

Low-calorie diet

Dont punish for accidents

Euthanasia

Cancer

The number-one killer disease in dogs.

Greater risk in older bulldogs

Warning Signs

Abnormal bumps or lumps

Bleeding or discharge

Persistent stiffness

Recurrent non-healing sores

Weight loss

Bad breath odors

Difficulty eating/urinating and defecating

Im Home! (Behavior)

Aggression toward other dogs

Dominant aggression

Sexual behavior

Chewing

Jumping

Digging

Barking

Begging

Separation anxiety

dedication

Brutus 1996-2010

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Works Cited

Dickerson, Michael. Bulldog. New Jersey: BowTie Inc., 2009. Print.