Bulldog Care

Read the information below to learn how to give your new bulldog the care it needs.

• Be aware that English and French Bulldog puppies are temperature sensitive.
  Bulldogs can suffer from heat stroke very easily. Be sure to keep your bulldog cool enough in summer months. Any temperature of 85 degrees or above can be very dangerous. If you take your bulldog out during a hot day, be sure to wet him/her down and provide unlimited water to drink. Keep their time out to a minimum during extreme heat.
  Bulldog puppies can get cold very easily, be sure to keep them in a warm environment during colder months to avoid catching a cold. During winter months, it may be necessary to keep him warm by using a sweater or sweatshirt and doggie booties while outside. A bulldog should not be kept in temperatures of 60 degrees or less for extended periods of time.

• Changing dog food brands
  If you want to change brands, do so slowly. Mix 1/2 and 1/2 for a week, then 1/4 and 3/4 for a week, then full change over.
  • Feed your bulldog three times a day on a schedule for the first four months after arrival.
  • At 6 months they can start to cut back to 2 times a day. Provide clean fresh water at all times.

• Watch out for illness.
  If your Bulldog develops diarrhea then stop all food for 12 hours. If it persists for more than 24 hours contact your veterinarian immediately to prevent dehydration. Puppies can dehydrate very rapidly so it is to be taken seriously when needed.

• Give your new baby lots of attention, love, and instruction.
  They are just like kids and need to be taught how to behave and fit into their new environment. They are not baby geniuses, nor are they mind readers. They need patience and repetition with much positive reinforcement. If you cannot handle a problem that you’re encountering then contact a local professional canine behavior specialist, as all behaviors can be modified. There is always hope and resolve!