ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES FOR SALE

ENGLISH BULLDOGS PUPS AND STUDS

                  Anyone who uses my pictures will be charged to the fullest extent of the law!

                 HOME OF THE LIFE TIME GUARANTEE!
 

Craven Acres is located In Vineland NJ

visitors to date                            

     

  Home Of: TK HOW DO YOU LIKE ME NOW

 

         Our English Bulldog Stud services to qualified bitches AKC champion sired Studs  @Craven Acres located in Vineland NJ                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        EXTREME WRINKLES!   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

                    TK HOW DO YOU LIKE ME NOW

                                                     Toby's Pedigree

 

 

       

                                   Diesel Of Craven Acres                                      

   **** INTRODUCING OUR NEW BOYS!****      

        Maximus!  

 

            

            Marvin!  

 

 

 

          Trooper!

 

 

                                           

See Link above for more info and additional pictures more to come

Champion sired and Champion producer!                                                                                     

     English Bulldog stud services offered Shipped semen or on farm services right here in Vineland NJ   UPDATE: (TK)    (Toby) is heart and eye certified       

   

  ***** The Famous Sheriff T-Bone *****

 Quality is choice!


(Son of Diesel).He's going to help show you around. Here is the quality Diesel is throwing just one of our AKC English Bulldog studs here in NJ


Previously sold pups with our LifeTime Guarantee! 

English Bulldog Puppy's sold in NJ, Here is an example of the quality puppies we sell here at Craven Acres located in vineland NJ.

 

       

     

     

   

      

 

   

 

  

  

    

 

 

    

 

  Our Girls    

     Pony's pedigree

 Pony (Champion bred)

 

 

 

 ~*~*Matilda~*~* Red Brindle English Bulldog (Diesel daughter) 

 

 

~*~*~* Bling-Bling ~*~*~* Red Brindle English Bulldog.

Daughter to Fatsy-cline and Bullywrinkle(since passed)                            

Retired  

~*~*~*Fatsy-cline~*~*~* Red and White English Bulldog

This is a daughter to our original and first Bully Piglet 


     
      

Will be shown updates will be listed!

   Murtle-Turtle.............Red Brindle English Bulldog

Diesel & Maggie daughter

                              
 

 

   **Hanna Montana**........Our 1st Toby & Rollsey daughter  

       She is a Fallow colored English Bulldog

 

****Pansy *****

 *****Sheza ****Toby daughter


~*~*~*Piggy-poo ~*~*~* Red and White

 She is a full sister to Fatsy-Cline and a daughter to Piglet

 

~*~*maggie-pie ~*~* 

Maggie is a  Red Brindle English Bulldog  



Pebbles-Toby+Maggie daughter


Willow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Our Life-Time Guarantee : 

What we offer is as followed on all our English Bulldogs............

You as the new puppy owner , Have 3-5 days to have your new baby English bulldog examined by a licensed veterinarian of choice, Warranty is void if more then that time period. we are located in Vineland NJ and there are puppy lemon laws that protect purchasers see NJPUPPYLAWS.COM    You must notify the breeder Lisa Craven the results of your Pre-purchase exam within 24 hours or guarantee is Void.the PUPPY PURCHASED MUST PASS VET EXAM AND BE FIT FOR SALE OR RETURN PLACEMENT IS YOUR OPTION. But do your homework! You are hiring that vet to depend on your English Bulldog puppy's health! Ask question Are they in fact very familiar with the  English Bulldog breeds? Specialization? Again these dogs require and depend on more knowledge individuals then the average Lab. Your new baby  English Bulldog has a 3 year  guarantee of life threatening diseases caused by hereditary disorders when proven to be hereditary(autopsy/necropsy) In the State of New Jersey we are only liable for 1 year from purchase date but we have gone way over that limit by another 5 years! You will be replaced with another choice of English Bulldog Puppy when available,there will not be any money exchange you have credit of the purchase price of your English Bulldog puppy.This guarantee also requires feeding Life's Abundance food.

Taste of the Wild made by diamond is our second best food. It is a recognized 6 star holistic food diet,ask me more and keep your receipts if you choose to use this formula/brand as this will alter your guarantee. If you choose another brand this will alter/void your guarantee as well.

Life's Abundance is a holistic food on the market see video on order food page It also offers safe products toys,treats and Products I recommend. Made by vets ,fed by vets! I cannot be responsible for clients feeding other foods found on recal lists or are made of crap because its cheap....that is why I offer this warranty its for the health of your new baby English Bulldog! There are common diseases that run in the English bulldog breed, Past from generation to generation although not in there immediate family, Just one benefit from buying from us is they are all here at our farm in Vineland NJ up to 4 generations. Great Grandparents,Aunts,Uncles and full siblings. These things are as followed are considered normal in the breed but (knock on wood) here at CA you will not see these things, So come see for yourself and you decide as we work to our 5th generation with Health and Success.

 

#1-Cherry-Eye                                             

#2-Entropion(turned in eye lid)

#3-Skin allergies/demodex=immune dificiency's

#4-Loose hips

#5-Elongated soft palate

#6-Stenotic snares(pinched nostrils)

#7-luxating patellas(mild cases)

Your English Bulldog puppy guarantees to be covered under Severe hip diplasia which hampers the dogs movement and natural gait and Or  required surgery to correct,Kidney,Heart,Pancreas,Spine and Liver problems of severe,Life threatning or altering nature, By no means do we cover Coccidea or giardia(Temporary intestinal disorders or parasites)as known to be stress as a Number 1 factor(Change of a new surrounding or home)leaving siblings ect.Pet Health insurance for your bulldog can be bought seperatly through AKC or Sams clubs to save on your visits and monthly maintenence, Our guarantee doesnt do this! we Stand behind the bigger issues which is Life threatning.... not vaccine costs or a teeth cleaning.Puppies have to be wormed on a weekly basis until they are old enough to be put on a once a month program by your veterinarian so unfortunately he/she may still be infected,Bring a stool sample with you to your visits every time you go!. If Your English bulldog dog dies within this 3 year time frame,The buyer must pay to have an autopsy/necropsy done to determine the reason for death. We have not had this happen but with recalls on all the foods we have heard allot of horror storys! If the reason is to be found congentital, the seller Craven Acres in Vineland New Jersey will replace your English bulldog puppy crediting only your purchase price of English Bulldog pup bought from Craven Acres. So if the dog dies within the first 3 years you qualify for replacement of another English Bulldog when available. If your English Bulldog dies within ages 3-6 you get a replacement pup of choice with a 35% off on your next new English Bulldog baby again credit from purchased price.  The 6 years is just a good all around estimate we have to be practical. Ive seen  English Bulldogs live until  there teens so it all depends on you! We have a client that has an 11 year old with a pace maker! Keep in mind the 4 reasons for a  English Bulldog to die is from HEAT , Aspiration,deadly nutrient's  or Bloat there is no warranty that covers this under any circumstances! Things listed above 1-7 can also be brought on by small living quarters We do not recommend small crate training! A puppy is going to potty regardless! There little bladders can only hold so long,Plus they love there water! Get the largest crate to size for an adult English Bulldog.Vets and trainers will tell you get a small crate so they wont use it as a potty, this is not the case and you would be waisting your money on life stage crates,we have found out with the English Bulldog there development is slower and since they love there water there bladders will not hold for a long period of time, not only that they can be a little stubborn. We like to train our English Bulldog pups in a crate to keep order in the house, we use large crates with there bedding towards the front and paper in the back so when your English Bulldog has an accident they wont paint the front of there crates with Poo! We highly recommend HARNESSES no COLLARS to start . These guys are strong and press on there necks which limits air flow the AKC step-in harnesses are great sold at Petsmart. They go up and around the chest and girth. English bulldogs have sensitive stomaches and we suggest staying away from spicy foods(tomato sauce,dressings and easy on the gravy what makes your belly upset .......will do the same to them. We do on occasion feed table scraps i come from a large family and we threw nothing out.......the farm dogs lived into there 20's. English bulldogs should not have rawhides made out of beef but Pork hide is more digestible.

 Vet references :                                 

These are my vets,

 feel free to contact them at any time for a full reference on

Craven acres...................

Delaware Valley Veterinary Hospital located in New Jersey   856-241-1100

Dr . John  Vinciguerra VMD Located in Woodstown New Jersey  856-769-0165

 Nutrition :

 click link above
 
1. HOW DIGESTABLE ARE YOUR INGREDIENTS?
1st 2nd 3rd 4th And so on….
You never want Corn or By-Products in your first 4 at the least. Do your homework you would be surprised!These are un-digestible.
By-Products are what the slaughterhouse throws away- (Chicken-By-Products) for example are: Beak-Feet and Intestines.
CORN is NOT digestible, it goes out the same way that it goes in.
You get more meat with Chicken or Lamb Meal, than wet meat. Meat meal is wet meat with water and fat cooked out. It is turned into a concentrated form of meat. Wet meat is 80% water.
Soybean- used as a protein source in food instead of meat causes alot of uncomfortable GAS! and skin allergies.
Corn Gluten- liquid part of corn that is digestible protein and it makes it tasty for the dog.
Rice or Ground Rice- easiest grain to digest- very good.
Barley- digestible grain.
*****VERY IMPORTANT*****
Unidentified Sources - whenever you see the word “meat” or “animal” instead of Chicken, Lamb, Beef, etc. BEWARE of these. It’s something that they don’t want to list in ingredients because it could have come from Horse or something worse not saying horse is bad but its not my first choice for we make horses for pleasure purposes we dont feed them to our dogs!.
Brewers Rice - easy to digest but it’s what’s left over after brewing beer, so nutrients have been cooked out.
Wheat or Wheat Flour - digestible grain.
Sorgham - sweet stuff to get the dog hooked on the taste (Chemical used like anti-freeze).
 
2. HOW IS IT PRESERVED?
Mixed Tocoperals-is a natural form of vitamin E. It’s derived from fat or oils. This is a good natural way to preserve. Some food is chemically preserved with BHA or BHT. AVOID chemically preserved at all costs. They are doing cancer carcinogen tests on BHA now. It’s believed to cause cancer in animals- but not proven yet. If it’s in their food, they are getting a dose of it with every bite.
3. SUPPLEMENTS
What has been added to the food to improve skin and coat or to protect joints is; Linoleic Acid and Omega Fatty Acid are skin and coat supplements. Glucosamine Chondroitin is for joint protection. Glucosamine doesn’t work well without the Chondroitin. Pet-Tabs are great they like them and you can get a complete line with the joint supplement as well.  Nutra-Cal  I use for newborns, Dyne by Trophy is a great product for anytime stress is a factor or someone needs an extra  kick! we also use nupro a natural supplement with flax and liver ect
4. FOOD ALLERGIES
Symptoms are: Chewing on paws or legs, itches without fleas, Rashes on the tummy, prone to ear infections or hot spots...........a dog should not smell like a dirty sock!
MAIN FOOD ALLERGY TRIGGERS:
CORN, CHICKEN,BEEF, WHEAT, SOY,high proteins,CAT FOOD! - It’s what’s pumped into cow that is the trigger like, Bovine Growth, Steroids, Euthanasia drug.
For a HYPO-ALLERGENIC FOOD TRY: LIFE'S ABUNDANCE.  It takes about 8 weeks for the dog to de-tox allergy triggers off other foods.
5. CANNED FOOD
It is 80% water. It is not very nutritional. It rots out teeth and gums over time. It’s just like ketchup or mustard, not dinner. If you need it to get a dog to eat dry food, go 75% dry to 25% wet. Or, try Chicken and Rice soup at the grocery store.Oodles of noodles,To hide meds use liver wurst its cheap and dogs love it!
6. HOW TO TRANSISTION A DOG FROM ONE FOOD TO ANOTHER.
It’s very important to gradually begin to mix the new food with the old food, if not, they can get an upset tummy, gas and loose stools. Starting with day one, you will put 75% old food to 25% new food for at least 3 days. Then 50% old food to 50% new food for at least 3 days. Then 75% new food to 25% old food for at least 3 days.
7. I feed Life's Abundance and taste of the wild , there guarantee is that your dog will eat it!..Daisey who is my picky eater will not turn her nose up at these foods.  My boxers are 17 going on 18 and are in A-plus condition muscle,weight and joint, just a little gray but i cant change youth!...lol ...pics below.......  Life's Abundance  can not be bought in stores it is delivered and made fresh upon order. A pure holistic food.  You can see a video of this food if intrested in feeding the best to your pet on our order food page. I have taken the time to do my research and found that there are better and healthier things available to us now and i simply just want the best for my animals. Here at Craven Acres Your Pups are raised and mothers fed these products to assure good health and balanced nutrient YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT!
 
Dukey-boy  passed due to old age he was 16 years old 9/20/08 he is sadly missed and is buried under my bedroom window at my home in NJ.
 
^Daisey^ is getting slower she is a half sister to Duke same mom(Sadie) still truckin with me at 18 years old............True COWGIRL
This is where it all started my first 20 years breeding Boxers. I then sold my last entire litter and bought our first bully Piglet.
Piglet.......our foundation English Bulldog
Piglet was as healthy as a horse she was one of the only ones that really played harder then the average Bully. She loved her ball. One day while playing she chased the ball without paying no mind to the truck hitch(metal 2 inch ball that hung from the bumper). She plowed into it while still chasing the ball she comes back with it in her mouth and skin removed off her bloody forehead.......She never missed a beat! English Bulldogs have a high pain tolerance !
 

 

Vaccinations                                        

 Your English Bulldog should be properly vaccinated against certain diseases at certain times to help protect him and other animals he may come in to contact with. The following is an explanation of vaccinations and why they should be given.

When you get your English Bulldog puppy from Craven Acres in Vineland New jersey, most likely your veterinarian will recommend a series of three sets of vaccinations. These will generally be given at 2 to 4  week intervals starting at six weeks of age and then again at 8 -10 weeks. The first vaccine will most likely be referred to as "puppy shot." This is usually a combination shot that will protect your English Bulldog against distemper, hepatitis, para influenza, leptospirosis, and corona virus. When your pups leaves from us he/she has received 2 shots and will need another at his/hers 10-12 week age to complete the series.The series is to be done in 2 week intervals if not this series has to be stared all over again.

1) Distemper -a highly contagious disease caused by a virus that is similar to measles in humans. It can affect dogs of all ages but is most often seen in unvaccinated puppies. It attacks the gastrointestinal, respiratory, and nervous systems. Symptoms include cough, nasal and eye discharge, lethargy, vomiting, and diarrhea. In advanced stages, dogs may show neurological problems such as lack of coordination, weakness, and seizures. Treatment includes fluids and antibiotics but prognosis is guarded and in about half of the cases, Distemper is fatal.

2) Hepatitis -which affects the liver, pancreas, kidneys, and the lining of blood vessels. It causes fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and lethargy. Treatment includes administration of fluids and antibiotics but in serious cases a blood transfusion may be necessary. The severity of the disease varies but young puppies often die from Hepatitis.

3) Parainfluenza - caused by a virus and is quite mild in comparison with other infectious diseases. Symptoms include sneezing, discharge from the eyes and nose, and coughing. Treatment varies but in many cases, no treatment is required.

4) Leptospirosis which is transmitted by contact with water contaminated with infected urine. It affects the urinary tract, kidneys, and liver. Symptoms include vomiting, lethargy, and abdominal pain. In further stages of the disease, dogs may become very thirsty and have a low temperature. Treatment includes antibiotics and fluid therapy. Please note however that some dogs are allergic to the leptospirosis vaccine.(Collie) Please check with your veterinarian if you have questions or concerns. Often times the leptospirosis component is not a part of your puppy shots and will be administered annually starting the next year your dog is due for vaccination.

5) Coronavirus which causes inflammation of the intestines and diarrhea. This disease most often affects puppies. Symptoms include decreased appetite, orange or yellow diarrhea, lethargy, and fever. Treatment includes fluid administration and antibiotics. Prognosis is usually good. The distemper combination vaccine is given annually after the first three series.

At your second visit (or at age 12 weeks), if you plan to take your English Bulldog to puppy class or he will be around other dogs, it is a good idea to get him vaccinated for Bordetella Bronchiseptica. Bordetella Bronchiseptica is most often referred to as Kennel Cough. This disease is incredibly infectious and is usually transmitted in areas where many dogs are together such as boarding facilities, doggy day care, and dog parks. If your English Bulldog becomes infected, you will notice a dry cough. Infected English Bulldogs are usually treated with antibiotics. Keep in mind that even though most places that take in multiple dogs require immunization to Bordatella, no vaccine is 100% effective so your dog may still become ill with this disease. This vaccine comes in both intranasal and injectable form. The intranasal form is dribbled into your dog's nostrils. Your English Bulldog may need a booster of the Bordatella vaccine at his 16 week visit and annually after that.

At age 16 weeks, your English Bulldog dog can be vaccinated for Rabies. Rabies is usually transmitted to dogs through saliva - most often in the form of a bite from an infected animal. Rabies affects all warm blooded animals but is most often found in bats, skunks, and raccoons. Rabies is always fatal. In many states New Jersey has had several cases, rabies vaccination is required by law. Check with your veterinarian on how often this immunization is recommended as protocols may vary. If your English Bulldog  becomes infected with Rabies, you may notice subtle behavioral changes at first. This may be accompanied by fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. The best defense against Rabies is to make certain your dog is properly immunized.



                             THE CANINE GLADIATOR

The beginnings of the English Bulldog as a breed are found to be recorded as the observations of the blood sports known as bull baiting and bear baiting.  These popular pastimes of the masses can be traced back to the year 1209, and were finally banned, but not forgotten, in 1835 in England.
The following is a description of bull baiting, and how the influence of this blood sport directed the breeding and the peculiar features of the English Bulldog.
Bull baiting probably got its start in England from people observing the butcher's dogs attempting to restrain livestock. Of course, there are always those people who will say, "I'll bet that dog of mine can do better that that!"  And the natural response is, "Oh, yeah?  Put your money where your mouth is!" (it could be words to that effect). Well, who can resist such temptation?
The fight was staged in a field, a pit or an arena. The idea of bull baiting was for the dog to engage the bull.  It didn't necessarily have to be one on one.  It could be several dogs against one bull. The English Bulldog were trained (if the training was done correctly) to creep upon its belly close enough to be able to grab the bull's nose. The bull, knowing this is the dog's intention, lowers it's head where the horns are ready to defend by tossing the offending creature into the air, or perchance to gore the dog and stomp its guts out.
Every gambler wants to have the proverbial "ace up his sleeve", so they would observe which English Bulldog were successful, and which were not. What was it that worked to the dogs' advantage?  What were it's strengths and weaknesses?  What about the bull?  These were full grown animals that they were using in these fights.  How did bulls fight?  What was the posture?  How did they attack?  How did they defend themselves?  Where can we find somebody better?
The English Bulldog is the result of mankind's desire to shape an animal about a specific purpose.  The shoulders of the English Bulldog are placed on the outside of the body, allowing the dog to crouch low to the ground shielding the dog from the bull's horns when it charges.  As the bull passes by, the head and forequarters are very well developed, so that the English bulldog is able to spring to the bull's ears or throat.  Once the dog has latched on, the hindquarters of the Bulldog are not as well developed as the forequarters, allowing the dog to be shaken violently without suffering any spinal injuries.  Should the English Bulldog be successful in latching onto the nose of the bull, the dog's rib cage is well developed and padded, so when the bull whirls the dog around and brings it down to the ground it can take the brunt of the blow.  The legs are short and sturdy, allowing the English Bulldog to easily spring to its feet and avoid the crushing hooves of the bull.  We now come to the head of the English Bulldog.  Even this part of the dog was part of the fighting machine.  Specifically, the jaws and the vise like grip that they exert.  The jaws are short, and the lower jawbone (mandible) is longer than the upper jawbone, which enables the dog to hang onto whatever it wants with a surprising tenaciousness.  The amazing ability of this English Bulldog grip is demonstrated by the dog being able to move the jaws in a manner that it can hang onto the throat of the bull and shred the flesh, sinew and muscle until it reaches the jugular artery. Even if the English Bulldog is knocked out during the fight, the jaws of this breed of dog, once locked, remain locked (most Mastiff breeds also retain this ability that is similar to that of snapping turtles, and eels).   As the English Bulldog continues to hang on, the bull is brought down by it's bleeding to death.  The dog's face being wrinkly, the bull's blood flows down the dog's face under it's chin, rather than into it's eyes.
Should the English Bulldog be able to latch onto the bull's nose, the English Bulldog has a short snout and the snares face upward to allow breathing, while retaining its grip on the bull's nose.  The bull is, in the meantime, suffocating, due to the loose jowls of the English Bulldog blocking the passage of air.
If you have ever observed the power, strength and agility of the bull during a rodeo, the cowboy, that is trying to ride for eight seconds, is hanging on for his life.  Now replace the cowboy with dogs, and both combatants are fighting for their lives.
The English Bulldog of the age of bull baiting and bear baiting was a tenacious animal, but it also possessed unlimited devotion to it's master.  It could be injured, bleeding, indeed dying, but if the master ordered the dog to attack once again, the English Bulldog would engage it's opponent without hesitation.
Today's English Bulldog has been bred so that the combatant urges are no longer there.  The English Bulldog doesn't see any sense in attacking a bull.  But let anyone, or anything, threaten it's master, or his family ... the old nature of combat, kill or be killed, will resurface.
The tenacious personality of the English Bulldog is one of the reasons why this breed is the mascot of the U.S.Marine Corps.

 

 You can contact us on our contact page where it has our address and state with both phone numbers ect. We are located in Vineland New jersey





 

THE BULLDOG STANDARD  




  General Appearance>

     The perfect Bulldog must be of medium size and smooth coat; with heavy, thickset, low-swung body, massive short-faced head, wide shoulders and sturdy limbs.  The general appearance and attitude should suggest great stability, vigor and strength.  The disposition should be equitable and kind, resolute and courageous (not vicious or aggressive), and demeanor should be pacific and dignified.  These attributes should be countenanced by the expression and behavior.



  Size, Proportion, Symmetry>

     Size -- The size for mature dogs is about 50 pounds; for mature bitches about 40 pounds. Proportion  --  The circumference of the skull in front of the ears should measure at least the height of the dog at the shoulders.  

     Symmetry  --  The "points" should be well distributed and bear good relation one to the other, no feature being in such prominence from either excess or lack of quality that the animal appears deformed or ill-proportioned.

     Influence of Sex  --  In comparison of specimens of different sex, due allowance should be made in favor of the bitches, which do not bear the characteristics of the breed to the same degree of perfection and grandeur as do the dogs.



  Head

     Eyes and eyelids  --  The eyes, seen from the front, should be situated low down in the skull, as far from the ears as possible, and their corners should be in a straight line at right angles with the stop.  They should be quite in front of the head, as wide apart as possible, provided their outer corners are within the outline of the cheeks when viewed from the front.  They should be quite round in form, of moderate size, neither sunken nor bulging and in color should be very dark.  The lids should cover the white of the eyeball, when the dog is looking directly forward, and the lid should show no "haw".

     Ears  --  The ears should be set high in the head, the front inner edge of each ear joining the outline of the skull at the top back corner of skull, so as to place them as wide apart, and as high, and as far from the eyes as possible.  In size they should be small and thin.  The shape termed "rose-ear" is the most desirable.  The rose ear folds inward at its back lower edge, the upper front edge curving over, outward and backward, showing part of the inside of the burr.  (The ears should not be carried erect or prick-eared or buttoned and should never be cropped).

     Skull  --  The skull should be very large, and in circumference, in front of the ears, should measure at least the height of the dog at the shoulders.  Viewed from the front, it should appear very high from the corner of the lower jaw to the apex of the skull, and also very broad and square.  Viewed at the side, the head should appear very high, and very short from the point of the nose to occiput.  The forehead should be flat (not rounded or domed), neither too prominent not overhanging the face.

    Cheeks  --  The cheeks should be well-rounded, protruding sideways and outward beyond the eyes.

     Stop  --  The temples or frontal bones should be very well defined, broad, square and high, causing a hollow or grove between the eyes.  This indentation, or stop, should be both broad and deep and extend up the middle of the forehead, dividing the head vertically, being traceable to the top of the skull.

      Face and muzzle  --  The face, measured from the front of the cheekbone to the tip of the nose, should be extremely short, the muzzle being very short, broad, turned upward and very deep from the corner of the eye to the corner of the mouth.

     Nose  --  The nose should be large, broad and black, its tip set back deeply between the eyes.  The distance from bottom of stop, between the eyes, to the tip of the nose should be as short as possible and not exceed the length from the tip of nose to the edge of underlip.  The nostrils should be wide, large and black, with a well-defined line between them.  Any nose other than black is objectionable and a brown or liver-colored nose shall disqualify.

     Lips  --  The chops or "flews" should be thick, broad, pendant and very deep, completely overhanging the lower jaw at each side.  They join the underlip in front and almost or quite cover the teeth, which should be scarcely noticeable when the mouth is closed.

     Jaws  --  The jaws should be massive, very broad, square and "undershot", the lower jaw projecting considerably in front of the upper jaw and turning up.

     Teeth -- The teeth should be large and strong, with the canine teeth or tusks wide apart, and the six small teeth in front, between the canines, in an even, level row.



  Neck, Topline, Body

     Neck  --  The neck should be short, very thick, deep and strong and well arched at the back.

     Topline -- There should be a slight fall in the back, close behind the shoulders (its lowest part), whence the spine should rise to the loins (the top of which should be higher than the top of the shoulders), thence curving again more suddenly to the tail, forming an arch (a very distinctive feature of the breed), termed "roach back" or, more correctly, "wheel back".

     Body  --  The brisket and body should be very capacious, with full sides, well rounded ribs and very deep from the shoulders down to its lowest part, where it joins the chest. It should be well-let-down between the shoulders and forelegs, giving the dog a broad, low, short legged appearance.

     Chest  --  The chest should be very broad, deep and full.

     Underline  --  The body should be well-ribbed-up behind with the belly tucked up and not rotund.

     Back and Loin  --  The back should be short and strong, very broad at the shoulders and comparatively narrow at the loins.

     Tail  --  The tail may be either straight or "screwed" (but never curved or curly), and in any case must be short, hung low, with decided downward carriage, thick root and fine tip.  If straight, the tail should be cylindrical and of uniform taper.  If "screwed", the bends or kinks should be well-defined, and they may be abrupt and even knotty, but no portion of the member should be elevated above the base or root.



  Forequarters

     Shoulders  --  Should be muscular, very heavy, widespread and slanting outward, giving stability and great power.

     Forelegs  --  The forelegs should be short, very stout, straight and muscular, set wide apart, with well-developed calves, presenting a bowed outline, but the bones of the legs should not be curved or bandy, nor the feet brought too close together.

     Elbows  --  The elbows should be low and stand well out and loose from the body.

     Feet  --  The feet should be moderate in size, compact and firmly set.  Toes compact, well-split-up, with high knuckles and very short stubby nails.  The front feet may be straight or slightly out-turned.



  Hindquarters

     Legs  --  Hind legs should be strong and muscular and longer than forelegs, so as to elevate loins above shoulders.  Hocks should be slightly bent and well-let-down, so as to give length and strength from loins to hock.  Lower leg should be short, straight and strong, with stifles turned slightly outward and away from the body.  Hocks are thereby made to approach each other, and the hind feet to turn outward.

     Feet  --  Should be moderate in size, compact and firmly set.  Toes compact, well-split-up, with high knuckles and short stubby nails.  Hind feet should be pointed well-outward.



Coat and Skin

      Coat  -- Should be straight, short, flat, close, of fine texture, smooth and glossy. (No fringe, feather or curl).

     Skin  --  The skin should be soft and loose, especially at the head, neck and shoulders.

     Wrinkles and dewlap  --  The head and face should be covered with heavy wrinkles, and at the throat, from jaw to chest, there should be two loose pendulous folds, forming the dewlap.



Color of Coat

     The color of coat should be uniform, pure of its kind and brilliant.  The various colors found in the breed are to be preferred in the following order: 1. red brindle; 2. all other brindles; 3. solid white; 4. solid red, fawn or fallow; 5. piebald; 6. inferior qualities of all the foregoing.

Note: A perfect piebald is preferable to a muddy brindle or defective solid color.  Solid black is very undesirable, but not so objectionable if occurring to a moderate degree in piebald patches.  The brindles to be perfect should have a fine, even and equal distribution of the composite colors.  In brindles and solid colors a small white patch on the chest is not considered detrimental.  In piebalds the color patches should be well-defined, of pure color and symmetrically distributed.



  Gait

     The style and carriage are peculiar, his gait being a loose-jointed, shuffling, sidewise motion, giving the characteristic "roll".  The action must, however, be unrestrained, free and vigorous.



  Temperament

     The disposition should be equable and kind, resolute and courageous (not vicious or aggressive), and demeanor should be pacific and dignified.  These attributes should be countenanced by the expression and behavior



  Scale of Points
 

GENERAL PROPERTIES

  22
Proportion and symmetry 5  
Attitude 3  
Expression 2  
Gait. 3  
Size 3  
Coat 2  
Color of coat 4  



HEAD

  39
Skull 5  
Cheeks 2  
Stop 4  
Eyes and eyelids 3  
Ears 5  
Wrinkle 5  
Nose 6  
Chops 2  
Jaws 5  
Teeth 2  



BODY, LEGS, ETC.

  39
Neck 3  
Dewlap 2  
Shoulders 5  
Chest 3  
Ribs 3  
Brisket 2  
Belly 2  
Back 5  
Forelegs and elbows 4  
Hind legs 3  
Feet 3  
Tail 4  



TOTAL

  100

DISQUALIFICATION -- A brown or liver-colored nose.



     

 
 

           OUR        LINKS

 http://www.ihorsebackriding.com/

WWW.PUPCLASSIFIEDS.COM                                                 

http://www.engbulldogs.com/

http://www.greatdogsite.com    

http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/

http://www.penncrossranch.com/

WWW.DREAMHORSE.COM

WWW.EQUINE.COM

http://www.petclassifieds.us

http://www.puppyfind.com

www.triplecranchllc.com/creeleyHOME1.html

WWW.JDSPAINTHORSES.COM

WWW.ROCKINKFARM.COM

WWW.DEVONFARM.COM

WWW.HALTERHORSE.NET/

WWW.BISHOPAINTS.COM

I advertise for FREE on PupCity.com!

WWW.PUPCITY.COM

WWW.GSPHA.COM

http://www.doubledquarterhorses.com/Reference/reference_sires%20&%20dams%20T-Z.htm

"http://puppydogweb.com/

 WWW.K9STUD.COM

 

 Free Link Exchange Directory

Pets For Sale

 

Bulldog videos

   

 

 

 

 

All breeds of dogs have conditions that are common to their particular breed, and the bulldog is no different.

Many conditions are in direct relation to the characteristics considered desirable in the breed. If you are adopting an older dog,

 many of these conditions should already have been identified.

Around the clock care by a qualified veterinarian needs to be available. Since not all veterinarians are knowledgeable about the

 health problems Bulldogs may have, find a veterinarian who knows and likes Bulldogs. This is one of the reasons it is a good

 idea to join a local Bulldog Club. The members can usually refer you to a veterinarian who is familiar with Bulldogs and who likes

 them. Some veterinarians don't like Bulldogs, and no matter how good a veterinarian is, he's not right for your Bulldog.

Any veterinarian who will be doing surgery on your Bulldog should have previous experience with putting Bulldogs under anesthesia.

 This is of great importance.

Heat Sensitivity

Bulldogs are extremely intolerant of heat. Good ventilation and air conditioning are essential with this breed. Wire crates are best for

air circulation. Your Bulldog must be kept in an air-conditioned area with limited trips outside when the outside temperature is over

80 degrees or the humidity is high. Close supervision is required during outside activity, especially in spring and summer to prevent

 over-exertion leading to over-heating. Dogs do not have sweat glands all over their bodies. They can sweat only through their pads

and they can dissipate heat effectively through panting. Bulldogs suffering from chronic airway obstruction cannot pant freely and that

 is why they often die of overheating (hyperthermia). Corrective surgery performed in time can prevent a lot of faintings and unexpected

 deaths at summer dog shows and at home alike. They also are not usually capable of prolonged physical activity whether the

 temperature is very warm or cold: a Bulldog is not for someone who enjoys taking a dog for long walks through the countryside.

Listed are some health concerns for your Bulldog, note that these diseases and conditions do not pertain only to the Bulldog.

.


ENGLISH BULLDOG HEALTH INFORMATION

Entropion
An abnormal rolling in of the eyelid see corneal ulcers. stitch skin so lashes don't rub.

Eversion of nictitating membrane:
(Cherry Eye) A condition where the third eyelid is protruding.

Cataract
A change in structure of the lens of the eye leading to cloudiness and usually to blindness.

Keratitis sicca/ Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
A condition where one or both eyes do not produce a normal amount or type of tears. "Dry Eye". Can lead to corneal ulcers and cherry eyes if untreated.

Persistent pupillary membrane
A developmental abnormality where the membrane forming the iris does not form properly.

Skin Acne
Same thing as in humans, affects the muzzle and lip areas.

Demodicosis
A kind of skin disease (mange) caused by microscopic Demodex canis mites living within the skin layers and producing an immunodeficiency syndrome.

Fold dermatitis
An inflammation of skin folds especially in dogs with loose skin. Bulldogs are especially susceptible in the face and tail areas.

Folliculitis
An infection of the hair follicles.

Muzzle pyoderma
An infectious skin disease on the muzzle of an animal.

Pododermatitis
A skin infection of the paws.

Elbow dysplasia
An abnormal development of the elbow joint.

Elbow Subluxation
A condition where the elbow joint is loose and out of alignment.

Fragmented coronoid
Process osteochondrosis of the elbow joint.

Mouth and Jaw Abnormal Dentition
Abnormal placement, number and development of teeth.

Cleft lip
A condition where the two halves of the upper lip do not join together. Cleft palate and cleft lip are often seen together.

Cleft palate
A condition where the roof of the mouth is not closed and the inside of the nose opens into the mouth.

Elongated soft palate
The soft palate is abnormally long and causes breathing disorders.

Skeletal System Parosteitis
Inflammation of tissue around a bone.

Short skull
A skull that is abnormally short for the breed in question.

Short tail
A tail that is abnormally short for the breed in question. Read more about this.

Hip dysplasia
A developmental malformation or subluxation of the hip joints. Causes movement to be painful in its most severe form.

Spina bifida
A developmental abnormality where some vertebra are malformed thereby exposing the spinal cord.

Hemivertebra
A particular kind of malformation of the vertebra where only half of the structure is formed. Very short-coupled dogs with little or no tail or neck may have this diagnosis. No Known Treatment Dog with severe form of this condition can be paralysed if a jarring back injury occurs. Care re: exercise, activity needs to be taken.

Reproductive Vaginal Hyperplasia:
An overgrowth of tissues of the vagina (polyps)

Dystocia:
Complications of the birth process (difficult birth) 95% of births are c-sections.

Respiratory Stenotic Nares:
Narrow nasal opening, characteristic of BU-AS Can be clipped to widen.

Hypoplasia of Trachea:
A trachea that fails to develop fully.

Ciculatory Arteriovenous fistula:
An abnormal connection that forms between arteries and veins.

Von Willebrand's disease:
A type of bleeding disorder caused by defective blood platelet function.

Mitral valve defects:
A group of abnormalities of the mitral valve of the heart.

Pulmonic stenosis:
A condition where one of the valves of the heart does not open properly.

Pyloric Stenosis
A condition where the opening leading from the stomach does not function properly.

 

 

 

Miscellaneous Hypothyroidism
A common endocrine disease where the body produces an abnormally low amount of thyroid hormones. An autoimmune destruction of the thyroid gland. Can be managed by injections.

Hydrocephalus
A condition where there is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the ventricles of the brain.

Oligodendroglioma
A cancer arising from a type of cell found in the brain and spinal cord.

Brachycephalic Upper-Airway Syndrome
A grouping of conditions leading to decreased tolerance to exercise/excitement/high temps; difficulty breathing; susceptibility to collapse.

Chronic Airway Obstruction (C.A.O.): is very common in all short-faced (Brach cephalic) breeds e.g. Bulldog, French Bulldog, Pug and occasionally seen in other breeds.

Bulldog Wrinkles
The Bulldog's face is covered with wrinkles. This is a trademark that requires daily care to keep him comfortable and healthy. Mild soap will work for cleaning out between the wrinkles. Get a damp wash cloth with soap and clean well around and under the wrinkles making sure not to get any in his eyes? You should dry the area well and apply gold bond (or similar) powder to the area. If it is irritated you may want to consider using Desitin cream. It may be required for you to clean the wrinkles up to 2x daily if needed depending on how dirty or irritated they may be.

Cleaning the Tail Area
It is very much a part of bulldog hygiene. When cleaning the tail area or tail pocket make sure to use a soft cloth and get in there real good to clean it, you should get out lots of hairs and keep this area clean and powdered as well. A bulldog’s tail may be tightly screwed against his back side and can be a real problem if not taken care of and cleaned daily. A severely infected tail is painful and may need to be removed in some cases, so it is important to keep this area cleaned well.

Tear Stains
There are a few products on the market that are made for cleaning tear stains. You can use these products, but take care in using it near his eyes. You can also check with your vet for additional suggestions. You should also keep the area around your dogs eyes wiped off and cleaned, to keep any debris from getting into his eyes and irritating them.

Dry Nose
If his nose is dry a light coat of Vaseline will help soften it and protect it from cracking.

The Key to a good Bulldog Health
The best advice is to know your Bulldog. Know if he isn't eating, if he isn't playing, or if he doesn't seem quite right. There are some minor ailments you can treat at home. Remember that if a home remedy doesn't cure the problem in less than two days; take the dog to the veterinarian. Also remember that there are medical conditions which cannot wait. When in doubt, take him to your vet. Better to be safe than sorry.

In order for dogs to live happy, productive, and long lives their owners need to be aware of the everyday health requirements as well as be on the look out for any sudden physical changes. The keys to Bulldog health are moderate exercise, good ventilation, and cool temperatures. Grooming is minimal, but the skin wrinkles on the head and around the tail must be kept clean to avoid bacterial or fungal infections. Nutrition plays an important part in the development of a puppy into adulthood. Care must be taken to be sure that your Bulldogs are fed proper nutrition to meet their developmental needs at the various stages of their lives. Nutrition encompasses the proper diet combined with vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that will help dogs fulfill their life span.

Bulldogs are generally a healthy breed, with much dependant upon the breeder from whom they came. A good start will usually give you years of fun and love. A Bulldog should see a vet for shots and checkups regularly. You should also consider spaying or neutering your pet since there are health advantages to that as well.

Breeding Bulldogs
Breeding is not a good choice for the average family pet. Breeding is very difficult and expensive with the bulldog. It's best left to those who have devoted a lifetime to the breed and know what to do and how to do it. Breeding will not improve the health or happiness of a dog and in some cases breeding is fatal. Caesarian deliveries are needed.

Life Expectancy
The average life for a Bulldog is around 10 or so although there are many who live years beyond that.

Bulldogs And Water
A Bulldog needs to be an indoor dog. Bulldogs can't swim well at all and extreme caution should be taken when a Bulldog is around water to avoid drowning. Although they should be kept out of deep pools, a few inches of water in a kid’s pool outside is a welcome site to most Bulldogs.

Bulldogs and Exercise
The Bulldog appreciates a daily outing but cannot tolerate hot, humid weather. He should not be expected to jog or walk great distances, or to jump from any height. Bulldogs should not romp with the kids during the heat of a warm spring or summer day. When temperatures reach the 80s, the dogs should have an air-conditioned area. In addition, if the dog pants too violently or for a prolonged period, the membranes in the throat can dry out and swell, leading to escalating breathing difficulties.

Summary
The Bulldog is a quiet pet, loyal to his family and protective when necessary, but happy to curl up on the sofa, eat two or three square meals a day, and have his belly rubbed occasionally. He can be a clown and can be stubborn to train, but he is good-natured and willing to be guided to good behavior if he thinks it's his own idea.