English Bulldog Care

This page will help you to provide proper English Bulldog care for diet, grooming, take care of safety issues and more. Mostly it's just common sense but a few simple steps can make all the difference. By being prepared, and thinking ahead, you can avoid potential problems.

Overheating

First of all, keep in mind that we English Bulldogs can overheat very easily so you will need to limit our exposure to high temperatures. Bulldogs need to remain indoors where there is air conditioning if it's hotter than 85 degrees outside. Occasional potty breaks in the backyard are okay, just keep them as brief as possible. Always make sure your English Bulldog has adequate fresh drinking water to keep hydrated. Finally, you will want to limit exercise, playtime and exertion levels during those hot days.

Sleeping

Providing a safe and comfortable sleeping area is another very important aspect of proper Bulldog care. We recommend using a high quality, wire dog crate for your dog's sleeping quarters. Avoid the plastic crates and carriers because these may not give ample air flow or circulation.

Bulldogs have also been known to chew up these plastic crates thus creating a possible choking hazard. So keep it safe, always use a metal, wire dog crate! If you are looking for a quality wire crate. Precision Pet manufactures some of the best ones on the market today.

Now that you have the right crate, make it soft and comfortable for your English Bulldog. Big fluffy pillows, soft blankets and sheepskin rugs are perfect choices. Bulldogs might look rough and tough but they love to be pampered. So go ahead and spoil them in comfort!

Food

Feeding a quality and nutritious dog food is a necessity for your daily English Bulldog care. The Bully is a special breed and as such, requires a special diet. The Bulldog is born with loose joints and is prone to food allergies so finding a dog food that addresses these issues is very important to say the least. A quality diet combined with supplements will help ensure healthy hips, joints, skin and hair as well as boost the immune system.

Grooming

Another aspect of English Bulldog care is grooming. Although the Bulldog is not a high-maintenance breed, there are a few things to be familiar with. Among these are:

• brushing
• bathing
• nail trimming
• cleaning of wrinkles

Of these four, only one - the cleaning of wrinkles - needs to be done every day. To find out why and to learn all about grooming, check out English Bulldog grooming.

We hope the information provided on this page has helped your understanding of proper English Bulldog care. If you have any personal stories, tips, advice or comments to share with everyone else about this subject, please do so via the contact us page.