Healthy BULLDOGS HAVE MEDICAL ADNORMALITIES that are unique to the breed. Considered genetic defects in other dog types these defects are what make up the unique bullie we have today.

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

Create & House training

1.       NIGHT: Take the pup out to relieve him/her self.  Put the pup into its crate and turn off the light tell him/her goodnight to assure him/her that he/she has done nothing wrong. He/she may cry off and on the first night or two, by the third night he/she should be settled and accept his/her fate and should settle down and go right to sleep.

2.       Another method would be to take the pup to bed with you let him/her fall asleep then transfer him/her gently to his/her crate. When he/she wakes reassure him/her that you are there. Again after the third night he/she should be comfortable with this.

3.       DAY: Your pup should be crated whenever he/she is not supervised. This will prevent accidents from happening, and since they do not want to mess in their bed he/she will house train quickly. Take him/her outside every time you remove him/her from the crate to relieve them selves, always leave the create door open when they are out of the create. This way they will go there to rest, NEVER allow the children or guests to bother him when he/she is in his crate. This is to be their safe sanctuary away from the hassle and bustle of a busy bullie life.

4.       If you work days try to have some one to let him out at noon until he/she is at least 3 months of age. During the day when crated give him a few chew toys. Crating your pup while you are out is not cruel. It is safe and peace of mind..….he will sleep most of the time anyway.

5.       Feed him a little four times a day and after every feeding take him outside to relieve himself give him praise when he has done his thing maybe even a small treat. Bullies are generally clean dogs and are easy to house train.  However winter can cause a few problems as they don’t like the cold, so you will need more patients with him/her.

For the first year your dog is a puppy and will act like one. They are curious and playful, just like babies if it fits in the mouth that’s where it will end up, be so careful with small toys and things on the floor.  When you have had enough of each other the crate is an excellent breather for everyone. After about eight months you should be able to trust him/her to have free roam of the house. Once or twice a week you should crate him/her to remind them of this safe place. He/she is a dog and this will remind him/her that the family is superior. A dog without a leader to direct him/her is confused and unhappy. Your dog could weigh fifty pounds or more, make sure he knows who the boss is, do not allow them to think they are the boss. A punishment would be to create him/her with out toys during the day, let him/her know their place. A well behaved bullie can be taken any where they will feel happy secure and confident.

 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.

Safeguarding Your Bullie

1.       Never leave them tied outside.

2.       Never leave your bullie in a hot vehicle, don’t over work them in hot humid weather. These dogs are heat sensitive because of their great compact body mass and short snout. They cannot cool themselves by panting effectively like other dogs. On walks or when traveling keep a spray/drinking bottle at hand, teach them to drink from the bottle. When going on a long trip take a Horking Kit with you. ** Lemon juice and ginger ale in a plastic squeeze bottle is good to clear up phlegm that can accumulate due to hot muggy conditions. First use the lemon juice to break down the phlegm then use the ginger ale to help hork it up. Cool them with wet towels, two litre pop bottles frozen wrapped in towels make good bullie coolers. Bullies do not know their limitations when it comes to playing or being around other dogs in hot weather. Be sure to say enough is enough when he/she looks to be over doing his/her self, bring them inside to calm down and cool off,

3.       Bullies do not have an undercoat-thus very little hair loss, and little protection against the heat and in winter against the cold. Winter jacket & booties are recommended. Walking your bullie in the summer is recommended early morning or evening when it is not so hot.

4.       Walking your dog is great stress relief, for you and the dog especially it they have been crated all day. Normally they don’t need much exercise but they do like to get out and about, gradually extend their walks carry water with you and don’t rush them. Ideal times to walk are in the morning & evenings when it’s not too hot.

5.       Adding a little water to their dry food will help prevent bloating. Be sure to read the packaging on the food for the weight to cup ratio on how much to give your bullie and divide that into how many times a day you are feeding them still. Fresh fruit and cooked rice and veggies are a healthy supplement to their dry food, and it helps with their teeth.

6.       Your dog carries the most pounds per square inch of any dog. He is built to play fast and hard in short bursts only. As his bones and mussels grow he will need lots of rest. Adequate rest in the first months will prevent problems later with joints etc.

Bullie Remedies & Helpful Hints:

·         Puppies chew, to help stop them chewing the wrong things freeze a small wet towel, the cold will help sooth the itching of teething.

·         Spay or neuter after 18 months this allows for maximum bone and mussel growth at maturity

·         Hot spots ( bulges ) may appear when they are under stress or at pubity or have a flea allergy. Deal with this immediately. Massage the area with antibacterial soap, rinse dry then apply Panolog Ointment (Available from your vet) do this two times a day until it clears up.

·         In-grow hair between the toes are sometimes mistaken for cysts, apply 5% Iodine and vitamin E oil twice a day until cleared up.

·         Clean facial wrinkles with a damp cloth every other day in the winter, every day in the summer.

·         Do not allow your bullie to sleepon or close to heat vents, this will dry out their eyes, skin, and cause irritations.

·         Trim nails about every three weeks, take off about a ¼ inch, keep corn starch handy in case of bleeding

·         Clean ears with a Q-tip. If an infection occurs use Panolog 2X daily

·         If your dog has a corkscrew tail be sure to clean it once a week. BioGroom Ear Care Non Oily is good for this: then dry.

·         Bath your dog not more than once a month with a mild moisturising shampoo oatmeal based.

·         Bee sting swelling due to an insect bite: use Chlortripalon Antiseptic or Benedryl available from your drug store.

·         Bullie try to talk: they grunt at you for food or affection this is normal.

·         Bullies are not sick when they don’t come to you when bribed with a treat; they are lazy and know you will come to them eventually.

·         Gold Bond medicated powder for wet hot spots.

·         Size of crate required is medium.

·         Bullie Books * The new bulldog* by John Mcgibbom or * So your dog is not Lassis* by Betty Fisher & Sue D

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