What You Should Know About Bulldog Puppies
The Bulldog is a breed known by everyone. In fact for at least a hundred years the breed has been a favorite among people. Originally the British used the Bulldog as a fighting dog to help protect their livestock. The breed became a favorite when bullfighting was popular because of their strong bite. The breed’s solid and muscular appearance comes from their characteristically large head and strong, square build. They have a strong and undershot jaw that helps them to get their strong bite and a short and square muzzle which gives them their strong appearance.
However, English Bulldog puppies are really quite gentle towards their owners despite this ferocious look and dominant personality. Although before you decide to add English Bulldog puppies to your household you need to consider a few aspects of the breed. You want to make sure you choose a breed that matches what you are looking for since every dog is different and every person is different.
English Bulldog puppies are very patient and tolerant especially when it comes to children. This is why the Bulldog has become one of the most suitable breeds for children throughout the years. The breed will often play with the children and doesn’t complain much so even if the children accidentally hurt them they won’t get easily irritated.
Although the opposite is true when it comes to strangers and other dogs, this is when the Bulldog is both tenacious and dominant. If English Bulldog puppies want something they will pursue it persistently and aggressively. This dominant trait is always displayed even if the Bulldog is in the territory or presence of another dog. This means dog fights can happen if you don’t maintain full control of English Bulldog puppies.
Needless to say if you are looking for a guard dog then the Bulldog is the right breed for you. Intruders will definitely be scared off by their ferocious look and aggressive attitude. Although they make good guard dogs they aren’t the best for warning since they don’t usually bark or give a warning before they attack.
There are also disadvantages to the tolerant behavior of English Bulldog puppies. The main disadvantage being that you need to be very perceptive to your dog’s feelings otherwise they could become very sick before you even know it. Whether injured, feeling ill, thirty, hungry or simply cold English Bulldog puppies don’t easily express themselves to let you know something is wrong. Another disadvantage is the fact that you can have a difficult time restraining your dog unless you properly train them from an early age.
Also English Bulldog puppies have a high sense of right and wrong which means that if they believe they are unjustly punished they will sulk for days. It can be difficult dealing with headstrong English Bulldog puppies if you don’t have energy and patience.
Instead you may want to consider a more placid and less dominant dog. Just remember that these are general temperaments and all dogs are different so you might still find the perfect Bulldog for you
