How much does a cheap English Bulldog cost?

Sorry to disappoint you, there is no such thing as a "cheap English Bulldog". On average a pedigree English Bulldog puppy will set you back somewhere between $1,000 and $3,000, so they really are not cheap. However, with a little bit of luck, persistence and patience - the dream of raising your own English Bulldog could become a reality.

Why do they cost so much?

There are a number of reasons but they mainly relate to health issues and veterinary costs. Getting a female ready to breed requires a lot of time and care, often artificial insemination is required and because of their big heads, generally bulldog puppies need to be delivered by caesarian section. The vet's fees for all of this rack up very fast. In turn, these costs are passed on when the puppies are sold to new owners.

Purchasing from a responsible, reputable breeder should always be your first choice if you can afford it because this is the best way to ensure a healthy English Bulldog. If you really want a healthy pet it's worth saving up for. But, we do understand that for those of you looking for a cheap English Bulldog, going through a breeder will more than likely be out of your price range.

So, what are your next best options? The best method for finding a low priced Bulldog is to check with your local humane societies, animal shelters and English Bulldog rescue groups to see if any English Bulldogs are up for adoption. If none are available, keep checking back daily. Remain determined, persistent and keep a positive attitude because eventually a Bully will come up for adoption.

Click on the links for more information about Bulldog adoption and Bulldog rescue groups.

Other options for finding a cheap English Bulldog include looking in Craigslist and the classified ads section of your local newspaper. With these 2 methods be very careful, use common sense and watch out for scams. There are many unscrupulous people who breed dogs just for the money. They don't care about you or the dogs, all they want is the cash.

While you might get lucky and find a wonderful, healthy Bulldog-there have been hundreds, if not thousands of people who have purchased through pet classifieds only to soon find out that their new Bully was very sick or even terminally ill.

Winston's Top Tips

If you do decide to buy a cheap English Bulldog by means of Craigslist or other pet classified ads, here are the four top tips to make sure this doesn't happen to you.

• Ask the seller lots of questions about why they are selling.
• Ask for registration papers if there are any.
• Obtain all vet records, which should include the dates for shots and worming. If no up to date paperwork can be provided, that should raise a red flag on your behalf.
• Use your common sense and if you have a gut feeling that something just doesn't seem right, walk away and keep looking.

In conclusion, as we said before, there is no such thing as a cheap English Bulldog. If you're prepared to be patient, be careful and be thrifty then you can enjoy the company of one of these gorgeous dogs.

It's far better to save up and buy from a reputable breeder if you possibly can. If you really can't, then consider adopting a dog. Be prepared to spend money on vets' fees but enjoy the unlimited love and devotion from your doggie friend.