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Certified French Bulldog Breeders
Bulldog breeders operate worldwide to propagate various Bulldog breeds. There are American, English and French Bulldog breeders. Buyers can ask American, English and French Bulldog breeders for additi
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Bulldog breeders in America, England and France helped continue a breed that almost became extinct. The original Bulldog originated in England and was used to torture, or bait bulls for sport. Gamblers also used Bulldogs in dogfights and bet on the most aggressive dogs. When England passed the Cruelty to Animals Act, bull baiting and dogfights were shut down and people lost interest in the Bulldog.
The original version actually became extinct but not before English Bulldog breeders bred the Old English Bulldog with the Pug and other smaller breeds. These breeders created a lap-sized dog that could be kept as a family pet. The charming English Bulldog remains popular today. The English did not take to a smaller, toy-sized English Bulldog, but the smaller version became so popular in France that French Bulldog breeders renamed it the French Bulldog and bred in different traits than those seen in the English Bulldog. The French Bulldog has a smaller head and erect, bat ears unique to the breed.
French Bulldogs are toy versions of the English variety. The two breeds have similar health, behavioral, and social issues. The American Bulldog is much larger but has many of the same predispositions as the smaller English and French Bulldogs. Bulldogs have short muzzles. This makes it difficult for them to breathe. English and French Bulldogs are prone to a reverse sneeze in which moisture becomes trapped in the airway. This can look and sound uncomfortable for both dog and owner. Small Bulldogs cannot regulate their own body temperature and thus should not be left outdoors. They overheat easily and can have heatstroke. Bulldogs may also have skin conditions and eye disorders. Because English and French Bulldogs are indoor pets, they may become obese if not kept active. Female Bulldogs often must deliver puppies by caesarian section due to puppy heads being too big to pass through the birth canal. American, English and French Bulldog breeders can educate potential dog owners about Bulldog health, temperament, and care.
In the world of dog breeding, there are good and bad breeders. It is important for buyers of any dog breed to learn to recognize traits of a bad versus good breeder. The following will focus on French Bulldog breeders but holds true for all types of dog breeder. The following are signs of a bad dog breeder:
-Breeders offer "next day pets".
-Breeders do not have their own kennels.
-Puppies and parents have not received screening for medical conditions.
-Breeders sell or broker puppies to pet stores.
-Breeders seem to have too many puppies available at one time.
-Puppies are flighty, nervous, and lack confidence.
-Breeders will not allow buyers to visit puppies prior to purchase.
-Breeders lack references and are not certified by any national association.
-Breeders do not ask buyers' questions.
-Breeders cannot answer buyers' basic questions about French Bulldogs.
-Breeders offer no guarantee or health warranty.
-Breeders do not know how to discipline, train, or care for French Bulldogs.
You will be sure to get a healthy, happy puppy simply by avoiding breeders with these traits.
French Bulldog breeders are just one of the many types of breeders Bobby Callahan has researched. Buyers should research French Bulldog breeders thoroughly before purchase. How to avoid bad French Bulldog breeders and general Bulldog information is provided in this article.
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