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BULLDOG BREED COUNCIL ADVICE LEAFLET |
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BULLDOG BREED COUNCIL ADVICE LEAFLET (1)
Finding Your Bulldog When you have made your mind up you would like a bulldog you are then faced with the task of finding one, which from the many phone calls we get is difficult. The best and recommended way is to look up on the web site www.bulldogbreedcouncil.co.uk, the secretary of your local bulldog club; they may know of a litter belonging to one of their members. Enquire when their next shows are and go to see a show. There are two main types of show where you may meet some breeders. Open shows where the atmosphere is very informal, and Championship Shows where the dogs have serious winning potential and these are very competitive. Once there you can watch the dogs and speak to the many breeders around who may be expecting a litter or have one at home, expect to be quizzed as most caring breeders are very particular as to the homes they sell to. Read all you can about the breed and try to buy from someone you are recommended to. Reputable breeders do not have to advertise so you will not find them in the pages of the local newspaper or bargain rags, you will probably have to travel and you will probably have to wait. You are purchasing a member of your family hopefully for the next 9 years [average] so a few months wait for the right dog will be worth it. See the puppy with its mother and its litter mates. Remember although the sire is a Champion or class winner at Crufts the mother has still 50% input, and your puppy may look just like her in the future, or it may be a mixture and look like neither of them Dog or Bitch? Things to consider before you choose: If you are thinking of showing your pet its a wise thing to start with a very good pedigree bitch as there are no guarantees with this breed that at 9 weeks we can pick a future show winner, a sound healthy bitch can be bred from in the future if she doesn't quite make it as a show dog. Bitches are not so impressive as dogs but if you purchase a dog and he doesn't make it in the show ring you can't move on from him without a further purchase. If however you want a pet a dog can be the most faithful loving companion you could have. His typical bulldog head makes sure no one is in any doubt he’s a BULLDOG our national breed. Bitches have seasons and this can be messy and if you have another male dog it can mean separating them for 3 weeks twice a year or spaying, this can be difficult. They carry on having seasons every 6 months for life. This is worth thinking carefully before you decide to buy a puppy. There should be no difference in the price of a dog or bitch unlike some other breeds which generally charge more for bitches. Breeding Terms Some breeders are selling bitches with breeding contracts on them some of these may work out fine but if you agree to this there are proper legal forms from the Kennel Club where the terms and arrangements are laid out and signed for at the time of purchase. Do not enter into any agreements not covered by these forms as in 15 months when the breeder will want you to breed your bitch you may have forgotten or disagree the terms. This can be a very stressful time and involve solicitors if you do not have in writing the original agreement. Many enemies are made in the dog world over this matter. Paperwork See the information panel below, the pedigree is just the family tree you need a Kennel Club registered document make sure you see it. Ask if the puppy is being sold on a Breed Council Puppy Contract. VET Check Within 48 hours of purchase take your new puppy to your own vet and have a health check on it and inform the breeder immediately if there are any problems. It’s advisable that your new puppy has already received one vaccination before it leaves the breeder where it should have been already checked for general health. It should have been wormed at regular intervals, instructions on this and the puppy’s diet sheet should be provided by the breeder at time of collection. Join your local Bulldog Club you will receive independent help and advice if you run into problems. and you will make new friends who share your love of this wonderful breed ....good luck and enjoy your new friend.
Important Information When you buy a puppy you need to obtain the Kennel Club Registration Document. It is at present a green document with the Kennel Club insignia on it. The Pedigree on its own is NOT the dogs registration form without this official document you cannot breed or show your dog at KC licensed events. When you buy your dog you are entitled to this registration as the details of the puppies parents are then verified at the Kennel Club. As a pet it may not seem important but cross bred puppies are often sold as pedigree, which really is only the 'Family Tree' before you buy a Pedigree pure bred bulldog you need to see its official registration and have the dog signed over to you .
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