Information from Castle Rock Bulldogs!
English Bulldogs are one of the most popular breeds of dogs today! No doubt the rise of some dog television and movie stars have placed them in high demand, but their easy going personalities and cute faces are the real draw. At Castle Rock Bulldogs in Tallmadge, Ohio there are often puppies available for loving homes, bred by them, or their breeding partners who have quality bulldogs such as their own. These dogs are not inexpensive. Their high price, however, is not only because of the demand. They are not easy to raise. The girls always need help delivering by c-section, which is costly in and of itself! They also need to be artificially inseminated, which can only be done by trained personnel, Robert and Melissa at Castle Rock Bulldogs are trained in all areas of bulldog breeding and neonatal survival. The mother, especially first time moms, need help feeding and caring for their young, with the family requiring human attention 24 hours a day. Puppies must be kept in a temperature controlled setting and put on the mother every two hours for feedings around the clock! Raising puppies in this breed is a labor of love and not for the faint of heart. The rewards are great. Their expression is that of happiness, which signifies their personalities. In general, they are happy dogs and easy for the whole family to get along with. They are gentle by nature, although when excited can be rather clumsy, so be careful that they do not jump up or race around, when they are not supposed to. Proper training and socialization alleviates this, and should be done at a relatively young age. English bulldogs are recognized by the American Kennel Club as well as other dog breed clubs. They fall into the non-sporting group and generally weigh between 40 and 70 pounds, although there has been developed a miniature variety. The small ones are still pure-bred english bulldogs and are registered as AKC english bulldogs. They are a very muscular breed with large heads and short noses. They come in fawn, brindle, red and white and usually are bi-colored with white mixed with one of the other colors. They have short coats and do not need a lot of brushing, although their wrinkles do require regular cleaning. Castle Rock Bulldogs recommends daily vitamins to aid in everything from tear staining to shedding. Purchasing from an established breeder with registered dogs such as Melissa and Robert at Castle Rock Bulldogs in Tallmadge, Ohio aides in knowing that you are getting the best and healthiest of dogs. Bulldogs are not free from health issues and you should ask the breeder about any potential problems they may have experienced such as skin conditions, dry eye or cherry eye and breathing problems, if a life threatening genetic problem is discovered, you must be guaranteed a replacement puppy. Adding one of Castle Rock Bulldogs puppies to your family is like adding another child and you can expect to have a happy, healthy member of the family for many years to come. Be sure to visit and spend time with members of this breed first and assure that they are right for you. Although they do snore quite a bit, most bulldog owners feel that it is a charming trait! Added to the ease of care, delightful personalities, and grumpy expressions, this indeed does make the english bulldog one of the most loved breeds in America!