When you pick up your pup you will need to know a few things.

Bullie puppies can suffer from heat stroke very easily, be sure to keep them cool enough in the summer months. Any temperature of 85 degrees or above can be very dangerous. If you take your Bullie out during a hot day then be sure to wet them down and provide unlimited water to drink. Keep their time out to a minimum during extreme heat. Bullie puppies can get cold very easily as well. Be sure to keep them in a warm environment during colder months to avoid them catching a cold. During winter months it may be necessary to keep them warm by using a sweater or sweatshirt and doggie booties while outside. They should not be kept in temperatures of 60 degrees or less for extended periods of time.

Your Bullie should be fed 4 times a day on a schedule for the first four months after arrival. At 6 months you can start to cut back to 3 times a day and at 12 months to twice a day. Provide clean fresh water at all times. Buy only good quality dried puppy food as most cheap dry foods are not very nutritional and are made mostly of fillers. Very small kibble is required,  as Bullies have a severe under bite by nature and cannot chew and grind up food like most dogs. I suggest you use only quality dry foods sometimes mixing it with cooked rice or rice baby cereal. Use 50/50 ratios. Optimal nutrition is essential for any growing puppy. 

Bullie puppies will be teething when they arrive at your home. Please be sure to provide many chew toys for your Bullie to help with this transitional period. Cow hooves can be found at many pet stores and are recommended. Stay away from pig ears and cheap rawhide, as this can cause diarrhea.

If your Bullie 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.

English Bulldogs are not swimmers by nature like many other breeds. Water deeper than few inches can be a deathly as their ability to swim is strained at best.

Give your Bullie 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, loving, reinforcement.

Don't allow your Bullie pup to climb stairs jump into cars etc as this can cause unnecessary stress on their growing joints and bones.

When bathing your Bullie be sure to use a moisturizing shampoo. I recommend Oatmeal based, this is a good natural source of moisture. Be sure to dry them off well, as their wrinkles and folds are a good  heaven for bacteria.

Please feel free to call us at 519 488 6396 anytime if you need assistance or have any questions. or shaunhuntley@myenglishbulldogs.com