English Bulldog (Detailed Introduction)

        The English Bulldog is actually very special; they are stubborn, lazy, and not easy to train, but many people love them deeply. Some people even raise only English Bulldogs their whole lives, showing the unique charm of this breed. However, there are many issues to pay attention to when raising English Bulldogs, some of which are easily overlooked. So let’s talk about the precautions for raising English Bulldogs.

        English Bulldogs generally have smaller tracheas than other breeds. This condition mildly results in poor endurance during exercise and, in severe cases, leads to a reduced gas exchange rate. Therefore, they are very intolerant to high temperatures. In summer, they should never be left alone in a car, not even for a few minutes, as this can cause serious heatstroke. Due to many facial wrinkles, English Bulldogs often suffer from entropion (commonly known as inverted eyelashes). Additionally, they frequently have enlarged third eyelid glands, which often require surgical treatment.

        Breeding this type of dog is also very difficult and must be done via artificial insemination to continue the lineage. During birthing, because of the curvature of the mother’s birth canal and the large head size of the fetus, natural delivery is difficult. Usually, a cesarean section is necessary to deliver the puppies; otherwise, the mortality rate is very high.

        Because deliberate breeding is required to have the next generation, almost every English Bulldog has an AKC pedigree. However, a pedigree only informs the owner about the dog’s bloodline and does not mean there are no hereditary diseases or other health issues; on the contrary, dogs with purer bloodlines have a higher chance of hereditary diseases.

        These are issues about English Bulldogs that people do not often understand. Therefore, friends who want to raise English Bulldogs should have some knowledge about these problems to avoid unnecessary issues during the raising process.