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I don't want to get scammed. I want a bulldog. The breeder who I may buy from has a puppy that I really like. But, the puppy has no tail. They told me it was born that way. Also, it doesn't have droopy jowls. It's face has a short snout and little pointy ears. It has very short legs and is very husky. Does this sound like a bulldog, or a pitbull, or something else? Thanks.
Answer:It depends on what type of bull dog there are several types, an Old English Bull dog which is a huge very stocky dog, an English Bulldog which looks similar but much smaller and as a puppy will be very wrinkly like a Sharpei, a French bulldog that is a small dog with pointy ears and an American Bulldog which is mistaken for a pitbull all the time because they do look similar. Your best bet is to research bulldogs and pitbulls to know if what you are looking at is what you're being sold. The droopy jowls develop as the dog gets older and isn't that prevalent as a puppy.
I have recently had a litter of 6 vibrant, healthy and plump little French Bulldog puppies after mating my Ellie (3 years old) to E-Jay (1 year 5 months old). This was my first litter of puppies ever. My dogs weren't tested for anything and aren't Champions but Ellie and Kaylie's parents are both AKC Champs (they are sisters) and E-Jay has a Grand Champion father. Also, all their generations were tested for genetics. I have NO idea how to find a good, worthy puppy buyer for all my puppies. I would be willing to keep a few but I really want to sell them all. Any suggestions? After confirming with my vet, there are 3 males and 3 females in her litter - all black and white. I don't want any of my puppies going to bad, unworthy homes so how can I find a good owner for them all? I have set the price at $1700 for females and $1300 for males but this may change as they grow. They are AKC registered, vet checked, wormed, microchipped and are currently a week old. Thanks. Oh and don't worry. I am not selling them yet, I just want to take deposits so I have homes lined up when they are older. I plan to sell them after they are 9 weeks old. Basically all I want is the new puppy buyer to be worthy, loving, able to afford and care for a puppy forever. They must know things about the breed and must be willing to fix their pups before 12 months old unless I decide that they can breed them.
Answer:PLEASE make sure you include a contract to Spay or Neuter the dog with every one you sell... not that I think you should've been allowed to breed your Frenchies anyway........ Your French Bulldogs don't have the necessary requirements to be bred and could potentially contaminate the gene pool with health and personality problems. Also make sure that you let any buyer know the health risks that Frenchies have-- they often have skin allergies and horrible gas depending on what they eat. They snore loudly and can't handle the heat. They cannot handle lots of exercise (like jogging). They're probably one of the most troublesome breeds-- but their beauty and personalities make up for their heath problems. PS. I don't believe that they're AKC registered... unless you did it at petsmart or something.....
I have a Johnson American Bulldog that just recently had puppies and lost over 30 pounds in the process. I was wondering what I could be doing for her to gain her weight back quickly because I do not want her getting sick because of her weight loss. What should I do?
Answer:Thirty pounds sounds like a dangerous amount for a dog to lose during pregnancy/whelping, even for a larger dog like an American Bulldog. I would suggest a vet visit to make sure nothing is causing the weight loss.
She is a rescue dog, about 5 months old. She is sweet as can be, but is MUCH harder to potty train than our other bulldog.
Answer:When you've had a good experience house training one dog, it can be very frustrating to have the second dog be much harder. But more likely than being stubborn it probably has to do with being a rescue and not growing up in a house and only just now slowly learning the ropes. Some dogs catch on FAST even when owners aren't good at house training. Some dogs just take longer even when owners are doing an excellent job. Just like some kids do better at learning some things, dogs are not all the same. Patience and consistency will be key! With a new dog...even if it is not a baby...it is best to treat the dog AS IF it were an 8 week old puppy with NO house training experience--it's your safest bet: 1) Crate when dog is not being supervised closely 2) Only allow access to one room at a time until she learns that room is her home and does not pee there. Dogs don't typically pee where they live, but she may not consider your home HER home just yet. Don't give her full run of the house, only one room at a time and only a room you are in. 3) Take dog out FREQUENTLY at first (every 30 minutes) so she has every possible chance to be successful and learn/earn praise for doing the right thing. Then as she is trustworthy for 30 minutes extend it to 45 then 60 and so on. 2 hours might be too much for her at this time in a new home. 4) Really work that praise and treats when she DOES go outside. Take her on frequent SHORT walks in hopes you'll have more opportunities to catch her during her potty (I mean one block or two and then stand in one spot on the grass and wait). Heavy praise, calm petting, lots of good treats for going outside. Make it a HUGELY rewarding event for her. 5) If you can't/don't want to crate at any given time and can't keep eyes on doggy...loop hand loop of leash through your belt and keep dog tethered to you so at least she is confined near you. 6) Teach her to ring bells hanging by the back door when she wants to go out. You can buy bells at a craft store along with a cord and sew them together and hang on a hook or nail next to your backyard door. Teach her by helping her touch her nose to the bells EACH AND EVERY TIME you take her outside. Soon she'll start doing it herself...sometimes randomly, but nevertheless take her out each time. 7) Remember that young dogs will often pee often: ---- after eating ---- after drinking (especially if she drinks large volumes at one time) ---- after napping ---- during play 8) Since she is new...I wouldn't reprimand her for her accidents YET. You do NOT want her to be afraid of going potty in your presence --that will make things tougher. Instead just keep helping her make the connection between peeing/pooping outside and wonderful treats (cheese, hot dogs, liver treats). However, after 50 or so (no need to count, just estimate) successful outdoor potty events...THEN if you do catch her give a FIRM LOUD (but not angry) "NO!" and scoop her outside or usher her outside FAST and if she finishes out there...praise/treat, etc. 9) Finally if you do all of the above and she is still having problems, get a urine sample and drop it off at the vet in case she has a UTI--do it even now if you want to be safe.
Our American Bulldog is allergic to almost every type of grass and pollen. We are having her treated by a dermatologist but now summer is on the way, her scratching has started again. She scratches so much she makes herself bleed. She drags her belly and chest along the grass or carpets and makes herself very sore. We have tried a number of things but nothing seems to work. Has anyone experience of this and any tried and tested remedies. Please try and help us.....
Answer:By adding an ounce of Electro-Colloidal Silver to the dogs water bowl on a daily basis should help tremendously with the allergies, It can also be applied directly to the skin and fur to prevent infections and accellerate the healing of itchy abrasions and contusions. Let it air-dry. You should be able to find some Electro-Colloidal Silver in your local health food store or at a discount directly from some manufacturers on the internet. Run a search. It is also not hard to make it yourself and save considerably more. The use of Electro-Colloidal Silver in the care of pets is a really worthwhile subject to look into.
