Buying American bulldog insurance does not have to be difficult. However several insurance companies will want to charge more or refuse to insure an American Bulldog simply because it thinks they are a higher risk for claims. Read the rest of this entry »
If you are shopping for bulldog pet insurance there are several things you need to know. First of all start by deciding how much you are willing to spend, or what you want covered.
If you just want basic accident protection, you can probably find bulldog pet insurance plans for about $10 a month.
If you want a comprehensive policy for your bulldog, then those plans can cost closer to $100 depending on what you want covered.
If you want a standard policy you should plan on spending about $40 a month.
When deciding on what you want covered, try to at least get a basic accident insurance plan. Accidents are something you can’t plan for and if you don’t have access to quick sources of cash, insurance can be a good way to go.
Vaccinations, spays, and neuters, are things you can plan for, so you may not want them covered in your pet insurance policy because these things cost extra.
For a complete selecting of bulldog pet insurance policies visit: Compare Pet Insurance.
The best age range to bring home a bulldog puppy is commonly thought to be 6 to 8 weeks of age. But a lot of breeders believe 9 weeks to be best. With a puppy in this age range there will be a need for frequent rest periods, mainly in the afternoon, with some in the morning. Read the rest of this entry »
Bulldog mange is a common problem when they are between 3 months to 1 year of age. Demodectic mange is known by some common names including red mange, pustular mange, and puppy mange. Read the rest of this entry »
Bulldog breeders should be carefully selected when deciding on who and where to buy a new puppy from. Here are some tips to help you select the best ones, and remember to always check references carefully. Read the rest of this entry »
Here is my list of the most popular bulldogs of all time. Of course some of them are sports mascots, since so many high schools and colleges use the bulldog as their mascot. Here is my list…. Read the rest of this entry »
Here are the top 10 names for males and females for France from the latest data. Why not name your French Bulldog after one of these popular French names. Read the rest of this entry »
Here are 6 bulldog pictures. I have posted 2 of French bulldogs, 2 of English Bulldogs, and 2 of American Bulldogs (pics taken from wikipedia under license agreement)
American Bulldog
American Bulldog
English Bulldog
English Bulldog
French Bulldog
French Bulldog
Here is my list of the top 5 bulldog websites on the Internet. I picked them according to authority, age, and popularity. Please let me know if you agree or disagree: Read the rest of this entry »
Caring for you bulldog can be a lot of work, but it does not have to be. Bulldogs are relatively low maintenance dogs. Basic bulldog care entails weekly brushing, exercising and feeding a proper diet. Read the rest of this entry »
An English bulldog pregnancy should be something that is well planned out. If your English bulldog is pregnant you should see a vet to have your bitch checked over to make sure she is healthy and in good body condition. Involving your vet early on in the process is vital because many bulldogs have problems giving birth, otherwise known as dystocia. Read the rest of this entry »
Breeding English bulldogs should be down with great consideration with what you will do with the puppies, to prevent even more unwanted dogs. Before you start breeding English bulldogs for profit, make sure you realize that most people do not make any money breeding dogs, and often end up losing money. Read the rest of this entry »
Top 25 England and Wales Names: Bulldogs originate from England, so why not choose a popular name from England. If you notice many royal names show up on the list:
Males
1. Jack
2. Thomas
3. Oliver
4. Joshua
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Bulldog information tells us that they originated from England and that there are currently three breeds of bulldogs, the English, the French, and the American. Each of these three breeds have very distinct traits which make them unique. Read the rest of this entry »
Quality dog beds for bulldogs can be hard to find. Because bulldogs can be fairly heavy and like to chew on things, cheap dog beds bought at most pet stores often bottom out leaving your dog laying on the hard floor anyways. Today there is such a large choice for bulldog owners to choose from.
If you haven’t gone shopping for quality dog beds for a while you will be surprised by the quality of dog beds out there. Most dog beds are now made out of the same high quality materials that human beds are made out of.
High quality orthopedic and memory foam are often great things to have in a bed when dealing with a heavier bulldog or an older bulldog that needs more comfort.
Also many dog beds today also come heated. Heat can really help older arthritic bulldogs. Heat relieves some of the pain they experience and also helps to stimulate blood flow in the legs.
Heated dog beds are also great for bulldog puppies. Sometimes air conditioned homes are just too cold for our pets, which makes having a heated bed a great option.
For a large range of dog beds for bulldogs check out: Therapeutic dog beds.
If you are looking for a great Free Ask A Vet service I found one run by someone called Dr. Chris. He answers my questions in less than 48 hours and his free newletter offers useful advice for me as a dog owner. If you have time, check out his service at: Free Ask A Vet
French bulldogs are prone to certain genetic diseases, but in general they are considered the healthiest of the three bulldog breeds. Here is a quick summary of diseases that you can see in your dog, and some symptoms to look out for… Read the rest of this entry »
The Frenchie probably has the most interesting history of the three bulldog breeds. It obviously was developed in France, but the English bulldog has a great influence on this breed, and so did many working class immigrants coming to France looking for work. Eventually this dog became the pet of choice among royalty and French whores…
It is believed that around the mid 1800s Normandy lace workers from England took runty looking English bulldogs to France looking for work. These smaller dogs quickly caught on with the farmers as they could effectively chase after rats.
As the popularity of these dogs grew, French whores would walk with these dogs up and down the streets of Paris as they were working. This helped whores gain more attention while walking on the streets and gave another reason for men to stop and talk to them.
Eventually even royalty started owning these dogs and they became very common to see walking with even well to do and well-respected ladies of French society. Even royalty outside of France eventually started to want these dogs.
The Russian royal family even posed along side their French bulldogs in a few photos. Other famous people that owned these dogs included Toulouse-Lautrec, Colette, and King Edward the VII. There was even a French bulldog on the Titanic.
For all of its origins and history in Europe, it was the Americans that formed the first French bulldog club and wrote down breed standards for this dog, which includes the famous bat like ears.
Today the French bulldog continues to grow in popularity among dog breeds. They are increasingly seen in movies and TV shows because of its unique appearance. Also due to its small size they are great for families with smaller houses and apartments who cannot own large dogs.
Bulldogs in general require very little grooming. In fact due to their nice short hair coat, you could almost get away with never grooming them. But in order to help your bulldog live the healthiest life possible here is a summary of the required grooming, especially the brushing, the bathing, and the nail trimming… Read the rest of this entry »
Bulldogs are a great breed of dog, in fact there are actually three breeds of dogs that could be called bulldog. These are the French, English, and American bulldog. Each of these dogs is unique unto themselves and each has their own unique history…. Read the rest of this entry »
Bulldog puppy training requires a lot of patience, but can be a lot of fun. If you are an experience dog owner then this should not be a problem. But if you are a new bulldog owner, or have not trained a puppy for while then here are some pointers or reminders to help you. Read the rest of this entry »
The history of the English bulldog is a very interesting one. The term “bulldog” first showed up in “1568″ and was probably used to talk about ancestors to the modern bulldog. It is believed the bulldogs were created from breeding Mastiffs and Pugs, but this is not certain. Read the rest of this entry »
Bulldog facts are very interesting. The bulldog breeds are very unique which is why they are some of the most popular dog breeds in the United States, according to the American Kennel Club. Just look at all the sport teams that have a bulldog as a mascot. We’ll cover over some interesting bulldog facts in this post. Read the rest of this entry »
English Bulldog health problems, although rare, do happen. In this post I’ll go over commonly seen problems with this breed and what you need to watch out for. Like all animals a little preventative care can improve English Bulldog health. Read the rest of this entry »
American bulldog training is normally easier than trying to train other breeds of dogs, like beagles. American bulldogs are intelligent and normally pick up on what they are supposed to be doing fairly quickly. These are also great dogs to do agility training with as well. Here are some tips on training this great breed of dogs. Read the rest of this entry »
