If you are contemplating breeding Bulldogs, please do your research! Raising a healthy litter of Bulldog puppies requires major commitments of time, effort, and money.
There are many factors to consider before breeding Bulldogs. It is important to know the Bulldog Standard, the health and temperament of your Bulldogs, your Bulldogs’ bloodlines, and if your Bulldogs conform to the Bulldog Standard. As a responsible breeder, you should aspire to breed for the betterment of the breed and Not breed for greed!
If you have a female Bulldog, it is important to consider your true motivation for breeding her. Do you want to breed for the betterment of the breed or do you want to breed her just one time, just because? You or someone you know wants a puppy from her; you want your children to see the miracle of birth and having puppies; or perhaps are you thinking breeding her will generate extra income, etc.
More importantly, is breeding your female worth risking her life? There is so much that could go wrong with breeding your female, even to those who have years of experience with breeding Bulldogs and the consequences can be heartbreaking and expensive. You could lose your female to a pregnancy complication, or while she is under anesthetic, or even after she has had her puppies, complications can still arise. Therefore, it is important to ensure that your female is healthy for breeding, can endure the stress of a pregnancy to carry a litter to term.
It is also highly recommended that you have health screening performed on your Bulldogs before breeding, to help minimize the risk of your Bulldogs passing poor genetics to their offspring. Health screening can be performed by a trusted veterinarian. Many breed clubs are recommending health screening be done on dogs before being bred, the more you know the better informed you are on your breeding decisions.
After considering your motivation for breeding Bulldogs and your Bulldog’s health and well-being, now ask yourself if you have the money and time to devote to raising a healthy litter of Bulldog puppies. Bulldog puppies are usually born via c-section, most Bulldogs cannot naturally whelp their puppies themselves. Once born, neonate puppies require around-the-clock care for their first several weeks of life. It is not uncommon for neonate puppies to require supplemental feedings, either tube feeding or a bottle, puppies should be fed every 2 hours and each feeding can last about an hour.
Now ask yourself if you are going to be there for the lifetime of your puppies. Will you be there to help your puppies’ new families with their questions and concerns? Are you willing to take back a puppy you bred if his or her family cannot care for the puppy or if the puppy develops major health issues?
If you are looking for a Bulldog puppy, it is important to research breeders and their Bulldogs. Be sure to find a breeder who will be there for you and who is willing to mentor you throughout your puppy’s life. A Bulldog breeder should want to take the time to answer all of your questions and to address any concerns you might have. We all started somewhere and, thanks to our mentors and fellow Bulldoggers, we all continue to learn about the breed. Bulldogs are a special breed; they’re your children who never grow up. They are people dogs who need your love and affection. They also have special needs, require special care, and can be an expensive breed to own. Therefore, it is important to ensure that a Bulldog is the right breed for you. Not every breed of dog is going to be a perfect companion for everyone!
As the Bulldogs popularity increases so, unfortunately, does the number of wonderful Bulldogs going into rescue. Most rescues are non-profit and need funds more than ever, especially with our economy these days; to provide medical care, to spay/neuter, micro-chip, vaccinations, worming, for food and their everyday care. People involved with Bulldog rescue donate their time, money, homes, and most especially, their love. They do everything in their power to ensure that these rescued Bulldogs find wonderful new families, homes and are provided with the love and attention they deserve. Not every Bulldog that goes into rescue comes from a bad situation or home, but for many Bulldogs going into rescue, it is their chance for a better life. Be thankful to the people who are involved with Bulldog rescue, they have seen it all the good and the bad; they are angels for the Bulldogs who end up in their care.
In conclusion, if you are contemplating breeding Bulldogs, be responsible for what you breed and strive to breed for the betterment of the breed. If you are looking for a Bulldog puppy, do your homework and make sure that a Bulldog is the right breed for you. It really does affect so many lives.
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