Do English Bull dogs have many health problems?
Paige asked:
We are looking into getting a new dog. And we have our search narrowed down to 2 or 3. I’ve been doing research about all of them, but have found English bulldogs to have many health problems compared to the other breeds. Is this true?
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We are looking into getting a new dog. And we have our search narrowed down to 2 or 3. I’ve been doing research about all of them, but have found English bulldogs to have many health problems compared to the other breeds. Is this true?
Dog Training
Yes, there can be health issues present in this breed. The best defense you have here is to find a reputable breeder who is sure not to breed bad qualities. You will pay a high price for a dog from one of these really good breeders (they run from $800 to $1500+ around here), but you will be assured good health this way. It is well worth the investment than to get one with poor health and major issues from a bad breeder as you will likely end up paying medical costs that will be much greater than the cost of a healthy puppy from that reputable breeder.
Good luck in your search for a new pup!
I had an english bulldog…. we really loved her but we had to give her back to the breeder. Taking care of her was a nightmare. From all the wrinkled up skin. They have all these flaps and creases. She would get yeast infections in the flaps by her mouth and the roll above her tail if they weren’t washed out everyday, it was awful, and smelt soo bad. Maybe try a french bulldog….their little cuties and way more easier.
Well other than costing about $2000 they can have a lot of health problems ranging from breathing problems to arthritic problems. My husband wants one really bad so we are going to get one. But make sure that you get it from a reputable breeder and that you are able to see the parents so you have an idea of what you are getting yourself into. And whatever you do DON’T get one off of Yahoo Pets. There are a lot of people trying to scam you and they sell them for a third of the cost. DON’T FALL FOR IT!!! Good luck.
Mostly from breeding I would also agree, breathing, muscle and joint problems. If your set on this breed look into a breeder that does pin hip testing on the bitch and stud.
That way you wont run into expensive problems down the road.
Sometimes arthritis, asthma, facial folds get acne/infected unless cleaned.
Just take good care of him/her.
Unfortunately, yes. They’re subject to many eye problems, heart problems, several respiratory and skin problems, hypothyroidism,bloat /torsion, hip and elbow dysplasia and joint problems.
Having said that, if you choose a breeder very carefully and ask which problems are in their line, you can get a fairly healthy bulldog. I have friends who have one who has had surgery for respiratory problems, he must be in the basement where it’s cool or have a fan on him if the temp. is over 23 C., but other than that, he’s ok.
It’s also not a breed you’d want to get into breeding with due to the huge vet costs involved.