Choosing a dog. Buying a Bulldog puppy.

Buying a Bulldog Puppy ?
Is a Bulldog the Right Breed for You ?

Sometimes, prospective dog owners DO have a clear idea about the breed they want, and even do a good job in selecting a reputable breeder, but fail to take the necessary time and effort to select that puppy that would best fit their temperament and living conditions. (see the article on Selecting a puppy ).

To help you in your decision we are going to give you as much information as possible to make it easier for you to :

1. decide whether a Bulldog is really the right breed for you;

2. understand why it is important to take the necessary time to choose a reputable breeder and we will provide a checklist you can use to 'test' the breeders you have already selected.

3. to pick the right puppy from a litter based on its sex, temperament and physical condition.

Buying a puppy is a commitment for life, so please make sure you went through the following steps one by one (and in that order) before buying your first bulldog puppy:

1. Choosing the right breed (is a bulldog the right breed for you or else see which other dog breeds may fit your family and living conditions based on a number of criteria)
2. Choosing a reputable breeder

3. Selecting a puppy

Why do we insist on these steps in their proper order? All too often, the prospective owners do not have a clear idea of which dog breed is best for their family. Instead they sometimes impulse-buy a puppy at the local pet store or from a hobby breeder who happens to have a litter.

That explains why so many new dog owners skip the first two steps and buy a puppy just because the opportunity presented itself, independently of the breed and the breeder. That is of course the best way to run into problems, especially with Bulldogs.

Selecting a puppy
Characteristics of the Bulldog
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