How to Find a Puppy

05/21/2020

Flea & Tick Season is Here:
Warmer weather brings the return of fleas and ticks throughout the entire U.S. Fortunately, keeping your pet safe from these tiny but troublesome pests can be as easy as taking a few simple precautions.
Ticks Can Cause Long-Lasting Health Problems
Ticks are opportunists. They'll jump on the first warm body that passes by, whether that's you or your dog. The pests latch on to the skin and feed on your pet's blood. If they remain attached to the skin long enough, they'll also release the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria into your pet's body. Transmission of the bacteria can occur in as little as 24 hours.
The bacteria causes Lyme disease, an illness responsible for joint inflammation, pain, swelling, stiffness, fever, lethargy, loss of appetite, and other symptoms. Depending on how quickly treatment begins, dogs may develop chronic health problems as a result of a Lyme disease infection. Cats can also develop Lyme disease, although infections have only occurred in cats in laboratory settings so far, according to Cornell Feline Health Center.
Ticks can also transmit other diseases to animals, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tick paralysis, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, and bartonellosis. These diseases can cause a variety of symptoms, ranging from swollen lymph nodes to anemia and even death. Symptoms of tick-borne illnesses may not appear until several months after your pet has been infected.
If you examine your pet after a trip outside, you may see or feel ticks. Ticks like to burrow in out-of-the-way areas, such as between the toes, under the collar or at the base of the tail.
Do You Know How to Spot Signs of Flea Infestations?
Although flea bites usually aren't quite as serious as tick-borne illnesses, they can make your pet very uncomfortable. Since fleas reproduce fairly quickly, the entire family may soon start scratching. Fleas can also affect pet rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small animals.
Pets that have flea infestations may compulsively scratch, bite, or lick their skin, causing bald or raw spots. You may also notice flea "dirt," small black specks in your pet's fur. If an infestation is severe, or your pet is allergic to fleas, anemia can occur. Pets that are anemic may develop pale lips or gums, weakness, fatigue, and loss of appetite.
How You Can Protect Your Pet
Flea and tick preventive medications offer an easy way to safeguard your pet's health. The treatments kill adult ticks and fleas and also prevent larvae and eggs from maturing.
They're available in spot treatments, collars, sprays, shampoos, and other products. Before you use a preventive medication for the first time, check with your pet's veterinarian to make sure it's safe for your furry friend.
In addition to using preventive treatments, it's also important to:
Keep Fleas and Ticks Out of Your Yard. Applying flea and tick spray monthly to grasses, shrubs and plants kill the pests before they can attack your pets. Wait for the sprays to dry completely before you let your pet walk through your yard.
Remove Brush and Keep Grass Cut. Brush and debris create perfect habitats for many types of insects and pests. Removing it promptly can help you keep your pets and your family healthy. Fleas and ticks love long grass but keeping your lawn cut too short can be a problem too. If your grass is shorter than two inches, the spiders that prey on fleas will find new places to live.
Fence Your Yard. You may treat your pets for fleas, but do your neighbors? Visiting cats and dogs can leave behind fleas even if they're only in your yard briefly. Fencing your yard also keeps wild animals infested with fleas out of your yard.
Remove Ticks Promptly. The sooner you remove a tick, the less likely your pet will develop Lyme disease or another tick-borne illness. Grasp the tick's head with tweezers and pull it straight out of your pet's body. Take care to avoid crushing or twisting it. Once you've removed the tick, place it in a jar filled with alcohol.
Are you worried that your pet may have fleas or a tick-borne illness? Your veterinarian can help protect your pet.

02/22/2020

Found this to very interesting for us breeders of Bulldogs. All though progesterone testing is a sure fire way to assure pregnancy. But being aware of her heat is also a good sense of time to afford testing dollar correctly. Many Bulldog owners consider the heat period of their female dog akin to running the gauntlet. though with a few tips and tricks, you can get through this phase without any problems The better informed you are about how the heat period works and the changes it will provoke in your Bulldog, the less hassle this time will prove for your female Bulldog's fertile period generally lasts five to seven days, but since the transitions from phase to phase are fluid, the “heat days” can't always be precisely pinpointed. An indication is the change in the color of the blood from dark red to a light, watery discharge. This doesn't give 100% certainty though, since there are also female dogs that reproduce despite their blood being dark red. A further possible way of recognizing the fertile period is to test tolerance reflexes. During standing heat, females indulge males, raise their tail to the side and the v***a gently rises. If you tickle the area between the va**na and a**s, this reflex can be detected – however, it is no crystal-clear signal, as there are also female dogs that react to this reflex outside the heat period.

Only a vet can give you precise information on the fertile period by determining the moment of ovulation. If you find out once after how many days of pre-oestrus actual oestrus itself starts, it will be at the same time for future heat periods. It's important that you recognize when exactly pre-oestrus has started, because only this way can you count the days until oestrus

What you should know about the heat period
The heat period describes the fertile phase (mating season) in the oestrous cycle of female Bulldogs. This changes their body, hormone distribution and their behavior. This natural process affects all female Bulldogs that have reached puberty.

Bulldog being of adult age and having reached its full size are decisive factors for the timing of the first period. Bulldogs often only reach this phase once they are 8 to 10 months in age. The duration of the heat period is just as variable as the time puberty is reached.

The four phases of heat
Even though the timing and duration of the heat period are very different, the mating season follows the same pattern with all female Bulldogs. The heat period can be divided into four phases:

Pre-oestrus: The start of pre-oestrus can generally be precisely pinpointed, since it is accompanied by highly visible changes to the female Bulldog in question. Its v***a swells and bloody va**nal discharge is secreted. This phase tends to last nine days, but variations between three and 17 days are not uncommon. Even the amount of bloody discharge differs from Bulldog to dog. While it's hardly noticeable with some Bulldogs, others bleed alot. A further sign that pre-oestrus is underway is increased interest from male Bulldogs, who suddenly cannot keep away from the female. Even if females still aren't fertile at this point, they already give off a very “tempting” smell. During this phase, however, they tend to repel and reject the advances of their male suitors. They bark, get out of the way or even bare their teeth if a male gets too insistent
Oestrus: During oestrus, female dogs change their behavior pattern of rejection, suddenly showing themselves open to and interested in the male's advances. This is a clear sign that you're now on dangerous territory, because the female is now fertile and ready to breed. If a male approaches at this time, the female will voluntarily remain standing and wag her tail to the side. Known as “standing heat” for this reason, this phase lasts an average of nine days too. During this period of standing heat, several ovulations occur. The v***a subsides somewhat, va**nal discharge becomes more watery and sometimes more mucous. Should reproduction take place during these few days, the chance of impregnation is high.
Post-oestrus: Post-oestrus begins after around nine days of the oestrus phase. The symptoms of heat such as the swollen v***a and watery discharge gradually disappear. There are now hardly any outward signs of being in heat, but hormones ensure all sorts of changes are occurring inside the female dog's body. Regardless of whether they were impregnated or not, the corpora lutea produce the hormone progesterone, which encourages the implantation and growth of the embryo in the uterus. The corpora lutea that emerge after ovulation in the ovaries only decompose after nine to twelve weeks. The decreasing progesterone level in turn boosts the hormone prolactin. The secretion of prolactin encourages the production of milk, which leads to a false pregnancy.
Anoestrus (rest period): After several weeks of intense hormonal alternations, the sexual hormones even out to a normal level. Progesterone remains at the same level, whilst the oestrogen level only shows slight variations. Anoestrus is the name for the rest period. It lasts several weeks to months and ends with the onset of pre-oestrus, the next heat period. During this phase, the female shows no signs whatsoever of being in heat and is not fertile.
Peculiarities of the first heat phase
The female's first heat phase during puberty doesn't usually stick to this fixed sequence. It's not uncommon for there to be a so-called “quiet heat period” the first time round, in which no external indicators such as discharge can be recognized despite hormonal changes.

Even so-called “split oestrus” for young females is not uncommon. Here typical signs of the heat phase such as discharge first come about during the pre-oestrus phase, but don't lead into the oestrus phase during which the dog is fertile. Instead, they initially subside completely. The female only shows fresh signs of pre-oestrus again after a few days or weeks, and this is then followed by oestrus.

02/17/2020

Eye Problems in Bulldogs
Bullies can experience a variety of eye problems, some are more noticeable than others. pet-parents will always want to pay close attention to their fur-baby’s eyes. Make a veterinarian appointment immediately if you notice any unusual redness, swelling or irritation. At times, it may be something minor, but it’s best to have it looked at by a licensed veterinarian. Seeking immediate attention can help reduce the risk of the condition getting worse.
Cherry Eye
This is a common eye issue for bulldogs. It usually appears early in life, but can develop at any time during your pooch’s lifetime. Cherry Eye is caused by an enlargement of the third eyelid. When it gets swollen, it emerges from the inside corner of the eye and resembles a pink cherry. The veterinarian will prescribe medication to help shrink the gland back to its normal size. If this method is not successful, surgery will be recommended. A veterinarian ophthalmologist will offer two options. The first option is to surgically remove the gland. The second choice will be to suture the gland back into place. Cherry Eye can lead to an increased chance of your fur-baby developing dry eyes in his future.
Dry Eyes
If your fur-baby has discharge and crust forming in his big beautiful eyes, he may be suffering from dry eyes. Keratoconjuntivitis Sicca, also known as dry eyes, is caused by the tear glands not producing enough tears. Tears naturally clear away pollutants and irritants from the eye. You fur-baby will show signs such as frequent blinking, redness and attempting to rub their eyes with their paw. Veterinarians commonly prescribe a topical treatment that stimulates tear production.
Entropion
Does your fur-baby have adorable droopy eyelids? While droopy eyelids are very cute, they also can cause eye problems. Droopy lids can rotate downward, causing eyelashes to point inwards towards the eyeball. The direct contact of the eyelashes and the eyeball can cause tearing, irritation, infection and scarring. Veterinarians will usually perform a minor procedure to cure the problem. If the condition persists, the veterinarian will recommend another option that will benefit your pooch’s well being.
Brachycephalic Ocular Disease
Brachycephalic Ocular Disease is eye problems that are related the Bullies socket shape and head shape. Bullies who have extremely protruding eyeballs with shallow eye sockets, have more of a chance to experience impact trauma from objects, debris, other pets and people. Symptoms of Brachycephalic Ocular Disease includes excessive tear production, redness and dryness.
Corneal Ulcers
Since many Bulldogs have protruding eyeballs there are more susceptible to experiencing injury to their cornea than other dog breeds. If a corneal injury is left untreated it develops into an ulcer. Your fur-baby might show symptoms such as rubbing their eyes frequently and squinting. It’s wise to seek immediate medical attention at the first sign of symptoms. The veterinarian will treat minor ulcers medically, while more serious ulcers will require surgery in most cases.
While Bullies may experience any one or even all of these eye problems during their lifetime. Many fur-moms and dads insist that their fur-baby’s big, adorable eyes are one of their cutest and most expressive assets

02/17/2020

Things to Know About Common Allergerise of Bulldogs
Food Allergies
Bullies can develop food allergies anytime during their lifetime. Often times they can become allergic to food they have eaten for most of their life. This will usually occur when the brand of food adds or changes their ingredients. Common ingredients that Bullies are sensitive to are artificial sugars, chemical preservatives, fish, eggs, whey, chicken, milk, pork, beef, wheat, corn and soy products. Fur-moms and dads may notice symptoms develop in their fur-baby such as vomiting, gagging, sneezing, seizures, asthma, behavioral changes, itchy skin, shaking head, rubbing their face on carpet, licking and biting their feet, flatulence, diarrhea, coughing and ear infections and inflammation. You can help your fur-baby find relief by providing a high quality, immune boosting diet. You may have to provide a home cooked diet, raw diet or a limited ingredient diet for your adorable fur-baby.
Contact and Environmental Allergies
Although these allergies are the least common, they can be the source of your fur-kid experiencing allergies. Environmental allergies such as freshly cut grass, blooming flowers and dust mites are inhaled from the air and can cause irritation. Contact allergens include sensitivity to shampoo, cleaning products used in the home and on bedding, flea collars, grass and plants. You can help lessen your fur-baby’s reaction to allergens by vacuuming frequently, using organic natural cleaning products and laundry detergent, changing air conditioning filters frequently and lessening exposure to outdoor elements.
Flea Allergies
An allergic reaction to a flea bite is what causes severe itching in bullies. It’s the skins reaction to the exposure of protein that is found in flea saliva. Bullies that are exposed to fleas occasionally are susceptible to experiencing severe itching at the site of the flea bite. One flea bite can cause a reaction that lasts up to five to seven days.
Bacterial Allergies
Staphylococcus hypersensitivity causes microscopic changes in blood vessels of the skin. This condition usually develops when inhalant allergy, flea allergy or hypothyroidism is present. Staphylococcus hypersensitivity, also known as bacterial allergies of the skin, is a dog’s immune system overreacting to the normal existence of Staph bacteria on the skin. Diagnosis is based on the results of a bacterial culture and examination by a licensed veterinarian.
Bullies can experience allergies that have a wide range of symptoms. At the first sign of unusual behavior, itchiness or illness, seek the advice of a licensed veterinarian. Allergies can be prevented and maintained with proper care. At times, symptoms of allergies can lead to more serious ailments such as infection. Consistent scratching to one area repeatedly can cause the skin to become more irritated and will begin to bleed. Always seek the attention of a veterinarian to help pinpoint the cause of the allergy and to provide the best care possible for you sweet little fur-baby.

02/17/2020

Help in Training Your Puppy, or Reluctant Bulldogge

Tips on Training Your Bulldogge:
Bullies are well-behaved, obedient dogs who have a natural urge to please their pet parents. While Bullies, especially puppies might appear to be stubborn, they are actually eager to learn. They want to learn all of the rules and obey them. Fur-moms and dads should start training their fur-baby as soon as they arrive at home. Since Bullies are sensitive to voices and moods, there are some helpful tips for fur-parents to follow when training your fur-baby.
Work as a Family Unit – Your fur-baby is eager to become part of his human pack. He is eagerly awaiting instructions and rules he must follow. Fur-moms and dads and every human within the household should work as a unit. Everyone should exhibit the same instruction methods and verbal commands. This unity will provide your pup with a clear vision of what is expected of him.
Develop a Reward System – fur-parents and families should only focus on rewarding the desired behavior. Treats, hugs, pats on the head and verbal praise are all positive ways to express good behavior. Once your fur-baby receives a reward for a particular behavior, he will want to repeat it.
Ignore Bad Behavior – This is where a lot of pet parents go wrong. They get so upset that their fur-baby is not behaving properly that they yell at the pup for his actions. Your fur-baby is always seeking your attention, so any attention whether it is yelling or praising is considered positive to your pup because they are getting the attention that naturally seeks from their human-parent and family. This is why it’s highly important to ignore bad behavior and focus only on good behavior. This doesn’t mean allowing your pup to chew on your favorite pair of shoes. You can remove the object from their mouth and replace it with a toy instead. Just do it without yelling or making a big deal out of their negative behavior.
Learn Your Pup’s Routine – This tip comes in handy when you are house training your fur-baby. Learning their routine will allow you to prevent accidents and make training go smoothly. Become familiar with your pup’s relieving sequence. Does he seem to relieve himself after he eats and drinks? Is there a specific time of day he seems to relieve himself? Be aware of signs that he is preparing to relieve himself such as sniffing, circling and squatting. Once he shows these signs, calmly guide him to the designated area and remember to reward him afterward.
Patience – Be patient when training your pup. All puppies learn at their own pace and require time to adjust to their new rules and surroundings. It might be difficult to show patience when your fur-baby is stirring up trouble and being mischievous. But it remaining calm is an important tool that will become highly beneficial in the long run. Bullies who receive aggressive behavior from their pet-parents can become emotional and even cause aggressiveness.
Use these tips while training your Bulldog to adjust to the house rules. Within time, your fur-baby will become a well-behaved and obedient family member. Remember to always reward for good behavior, work as a family unit and practice patience when training your pup to follow your family and house rules

02/06/2020

Finding a Reliable Breeder Only
Tips on Buying a Healthy Bulldog Puppy.
Buying a Bulldog puppy can be a stressful process. Adding an adorable new Bulldog to your family will be well worth it. You can find many sellers on Craigslist, but it is “important!” Do your research and look for “red flags” with potential breeders' and look at their “Health Bulldog Puppies” wellness by their social and living conditions on their websites articles and pictures, like obvious stock photographs lifted from other websites not of their own.
Check-out the International Old English Bulldog Association recommended breeders in your state. Speak with breeders in person or over the phone and ask for references and their Vet’s phone number. Trust breeders who are more interested in learning more about you and your abilities to care for a Bulldog. Do your best to find a reliable breeder and avoid supporting mistreatment of Bulldogs or buying from a puppy mill. Before buying online, consider adopting from a great cause and some Friends on Facebook that care for Bulldogs with cleft lip. Something that can be avoid if you have your Dames on “supplemental prenatal vitamins”. Our next forum of discussion

02/02/2020

I am working to help fight these puppy mills and Craigslist breeders solely breeding for excessive profits with no-generally care for the puppies produced, I feel this is wrong, So when coming across these types I will strongly recommend reporting them to Animal Control and the Business Bureaus. As many fraudulent sites as possible, there are several steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones against scammers. Watch out for the following red flags to prevent becoming a victim of a pet scam:
*****Online pet scams are present year-round, especially during the holidays. If you are considering purchasing a pet this holiday season, be sure you do your research before making a decision. Online scammers will create deceiving websites and use heartwarming photos of puppies to lure their victims into fraud. *****
Think of these God's creatures placed in our care for life.

01/24/2020

01/24/2020

Guide to Finding a Healthy Bulldog Puppy

Getting a bulldog puppy for your family is an exciting day for the entire family. As you look for a bulldog puppy to add to your family, you need to keep some general puppy health considerations in mind. This way, you can adopt a healthy and happy puppy that will be with your family for years.
Get one at the right age. In general, puppies should be kept with their mothers for at least the first 8 weeks of their lives. If the dog breed is small, such as a Yorkshire terrier, it is better for a puppy to live with its litter-mates or parents for the first 12 weeks so it can mature enough and socialize to live with other people and animals.
If you find a breeder who is selling puppies younger than 8 weeks old, ask the breeder why, since it is too young.

Check the puppy’s cleanliness. As you are looking for a puppy, you should look at how clean the puppy is. This is a good indicator of the puppy's health. When you meet a new puppy, look for clean:
Ears. Puppy ears that are dirty may cause ear infections or indicate ear mites. Avoid puppies with ear redness or foul odors.
Nose. There should be no discharge from the nose and the puppy should not sneeze profusely or cough. Don’t think discharge is just saliva, because the nose may be wet from licking.
Eyes. There should be no discharge around the puppy’s eyes. They should be bright and alert.
Examine the coat. When you are getting a new puppy, its fur should be fresh and clean. It should also be shiny and full. Avoid dogs with bald patches or skin issues. It may be a bit dusty or slightly dirty if the puppy is playing outside with other animals, but it should clean up easily.
When you play with the puppy, part its fur and look at the skin. It should also be clean and smooth. Make sure there are no fleas and the puppy doesn’t scratch itself.
Check for a strong body. When you pick up the puppy, check the muscle definition of the legs and arms. All puppy bodies should be strong even if the dog is a tiny breed. Make sure it isn’t thin with a protruding belly.
This can be a sign of an untreated worm infestation or a serious health issues, such as a heart problem or liver and kidney problems.

Examine the stool. If you have a chance, examine what the puppy’s stool looks like. It should be firm. Loose stools or a messy bottom may indicate diarrhea, which is a sign of larger health issues. You should also check where the other puppies in the litter go to the bathroom to make sure none of the other puppies are sick either.
Also watch to see if the puppy licks its ge***al region a lot. This may be a sign of a urinary tract infection.
Watch his energy level. In addition to the physical symptoms, you should evaluate the overall energy level of the puppy. Watch his interaction with other puppies and see how he interacts with you.
It may take a little time for the puppy to warm up to you and your family, but it eventually will. Sit with it and make time to play with it when you visit. Puppies who are healthy are curious and want to play if they are awake.
Ask for past vet records, if at all possible, ask the shelter or breeder to see the past vet records for your puppy. This will ensure that she has been vaccinated and will let you know if the puppy has been fixed or not.
If the breeder or seller won’t or can’t give you past vet records, seriously rethink getting that puppy. This is a warning sign that something could be wrong.
Ask about socialization.
Your puppy's health includes his mental health, and that means it should be properly socialized. Ask about what contact the puppy has had with other people and where the puppies are kept (home environment rather than an outside run). A puppy that is poorly socialized may have major behavioral problems down the road.
Learn why health is important.
It can be very difficult to adopt a puppy who becomes ill soon after you get it. Sickness, especially at a young age, can cause many lasting health problems for your puppy, such as stunted growth and diseases that can take continual care. This is not only hard on your puppy, it is hard on your family as well.
This can be very expensive for you if you don’t notice these health issues before you adopt the puppy. For example, the first year of a healthy puppy’s life can cost between $700 and $2,000 in veterinary costs. If your puppy is sick, this amount may double or triple.

Check into a breeder.
If you know you want a particular type of puppy, you may want to look into a breeder instead of a shelter. Before you adopt, plan a visit to the breeder’s facility to meet the breeder, the parents of the puppies, and the puppies.
It is important to assess the kind of environment the breeder has. You will also want to play with the puppy and determine its general temperament as well as the temperament of the parents. This will help you determine if the puppy is a good fit for you and your family.
The Humane Society of the United States has a checklist available online that you can use to assess the breeder. This checklist tells you what to look for, such as the number of dog types the breeder breeds and the state of the conditions where the dogs are kept. The breeder should also have a strong relationship to local veterinarians and should instruct you in how to take care of the puppy once you take it home.
When you go to meet the breeder, take the checklist with you so you can make sure you are buying a puppy from a reputable source. Feel free to ask as many questions as you want. Responsible breeders understand since they want to connect with responsible owners as well.
You may still consider a shelter for a purebred animal. About 25% of animals in shelters are purebred animals.

Be aware of the dangers of puppy mills. .Puppy mills are businesses that breed large amounts of puppies and house them in kennels. These puppies are often sick and poorly socialized. When the dogs are housed in kennels they miss out on a critical socialization period that allows them to become mentally healthy dogs.
Not only that, the puppies and their parents are often housed in unsanitary and crowded conditions, are not given proper veterinary care, and the dogs being bred may have behavioral or health problems.
Reputable breeders do not sell to pet shops.
Avoid buying a puppy online, as there is absolutely no regulation as to where the puppy has come from, and you will be unable to check the puppy or his parents before you buy. Unless they are a registered breeders by their kennel club, as the International Old English Association