12 Realities New English Bulldog Owners Must Accept

by pawbuzz on in Dogs 1,281

What do England, the U.S. Marines, Yale University, University of Georgia, and dozens of other schools all have in common?

The dog they have all chosen to represent their tough, tenacious characters. That dog? Why, it's the Bulldog, of course!

cute-english-bulldogs.jpgSometimes called the English Bulldog or the British Bulldog, the breed originated in England and has a bloody past.

It descended from fighting mastiffs that were brought to the British Isles by the Romans and was used in a bloody sport called bullbaiting.

Today, however, the Bulldog only slightly resembles his ancestors in appearance. And all of the ferociousness that he exhibited in the bullbaiting pens? Gone for good.

Despite his still ferocious appearance, you'd be hard-pressed to find a dog with a sweeter, more loving disposition. They are friendly, social, calm, balanced, compassionate, stubborn, proud and persevering.

If you are considering to own an English Bulldog, or you’ve just become a new English Bulldog owner, there are some realities you do need to fully accept.

Check out the twelve realities new English Bulldog owners must accept on the next page!…and if you already are an English Bulldog owner, see if you can relate!

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1,281 thoughts on “12 Realities New English Bulldog Owners Must Accept”

  1. Jennifer Smith

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    My English bulldog is just over 5 years old. Never had a single problem. But in the past 6 weeks alone, I’ve spent over $700 on blood tests, lab tests, medication etc for a horrible, smelly bacteria infection over his whole body. He’s lost most of his fur at this point. No end in sight. I hope he gets better soon for his and my wallet’s sake.

  4. Johnny Hernandez

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    I would like one for my family. I have a 4 going on 5 year old and a 6 month old, both boys and we had a pit bull my oldest got to be around for sometime, but I had him, Rocky boy, since 2005 upon my return home from Iraq. He was the best and they were crazy about each other, but Rock boy got very very sick and old ended with a very bad gum disease. I am looking into getting another dog for the family on my 4 year olds 5th BDay and been doing research and honestly I just really love what I’ve been reading about Bulldogs. Please inbox me pricing and pictures, thank you so much.

  7. Sarah Smith

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    Clair Burnett Shields you really should get facts before you spew your garbage. You don’t know me and that you assume I’m not a responsible breeder shows your ignorance. They are not “mongrels” as you say. Another ignorant statement. The breed was created as a hybrid of several bully breeds to get rid of the FAMOUS health problems that the English/British bully has. Now the OEB are a rare and valuable breed. Do a search and you will find purebreds are at least $1000. With champion lineage it will be another $1500 more. Look I’m not here to argue and fight. I just made a plug for a dog I’m passionate about. If you disagree, feel free to scroll on by and get on with your life. Your insults are rude and unnecessary. This isn’t politics. Just dog lovers sharing their love. So get over yourself lady. Here is a link to the history of OEB. Educate yourself, please. http://ioeba.net/breed_info.htm#OEB

  8. Sarah Smith

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    Johnny Hernandez I’ll be happy to give you some info about breeders in your area. Best advice is do your research and make sure you know the breeder is reputable and the dogs are healthy and not inbred. Don’t be afraid to ask for pedigrees. I have a 5 generation pedigree on mine. Most breeders will have that information.

  48. Clair Burnett Shields

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    Sarah Smith you started any bad feeling by slating the British bulldog and then trying to plug your product! Let me hook you up?! Laughable! Last time I checked this isn’t the classifieds! I wasn’t having a go at anyone I mealy addressed your comments. One of which was that brioche bulldogs are riddled with genetic problems.

    Let’s get this straight Sarah the Oeb is a mix of breeds. call it a mix a mongrel or whatever you like. When you mix breeds it isn’t a pedigree dog……that ‘lady’ is a fact! You wouldnt have American or British kc reg papers for them for them for start! And last time I checked they aren’t allowed in crufts for this reason?

    If you care to reread my comment you will see I talked about unscrupulous breeders causing some of the issues you see in brirish bulldogs! It’s not the breeds issues in itself!!

    Educate yourself? You are telling a British person whoe country the brirish bulldogs come from to educate themselves about our breed? Behave yourself!!! My and my husband have a brisitish bulldog at the minute and our other dogs have been American bulldogs, british and Staffordshire Bull terriers.

  50. Rob Householder

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    Why do people always have to put your negative comments nobody says you have to own them all pets cost money if you can’t afford them then don’t have them simple as that!! I have 2 bulldogs I wouldn’t trade for the world!!

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