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So we are thinking of getting a bulldog. I are due in 3 weeks but would be getting the puppy at the end of the summer. Anybody know if they are good with children?
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Name: lindalu | Date: Mar 11th, 2007 4:17 AM
What kind of Bull dog areyou getting? If it is a American they can grow to be quite large and are extremely powerfull dogs. They play very hard but and can easily hurt a child not even trying! The English Bull Dog's are much shorter but very stockey weighing up to 80lb's they are also rough strong players, not realizing thier own strength! If you are getting The French Bull dog they are the best with children but also having a dominant temperment like the other two. With all three types there should be a firm handeler because Bully breed dogs are dominant by nature! 

Name: baby_boo | Date: Mar 11th, 2007 5:25 AM
we are looking in to English bulldogs. Thank you!!! 

Name: Dawn C. | Date: Mar 11th, 2007 12:29 PM
I have an English bulldog pup named Tank...he's a little over 1 year old. They are very much people dogs and absolutely wonderful with kids! Very, very loving. Yes, they are strong little buggers, but if you show them what is good behavior and not right from the start you will not have a problem. Tanker is VERY gentle with our family and will sit in my lap to cuddle for hours! I have a 3 year old nephew that can get a little rough w/him at times and he has never even growled or barked at the little devil. Tank just runs to a different room and tries to hide. The one good thing about bullies is that they tire very easily. They can get rambunctious at times, but a short walk around the block or 10 minutes of playing in the back yard will knock them out for hours!! I want a house FULL of little bullies!! 

Name: lindalu | Date: Mar 11th, 2007 4:45 PM
Dawn the English Bull dog will tire easily. The American Bull dog will go for hours! You have to be very carefull not to over exert the English Bull dog! They are heat sensitive and can only go a small distance in the extreme cold!

I have seen many English bull dogs die from exostion and the owners had no clue why their dog just droped down and died all of a sudden. If you are an active family who likes to take long walks or hikes the English bull dog is not for you! 

Name: Dawn C. | Date: Mar 12th, 2007 3:00 PM
baby_boo...there are a lot of things you need to be careful of w/english bulldogs. They ARE NOT outside dogs...ever! And they can not swim!!! If you let them anywhere near water, they must have a life vest on. SHORT walks and short periods of play is more than enough for them. They are typically very laid back and lazy. Go to page 2 here and read "i'm getting an engligh bulldog pup." There are several other do's and don'ts that I listed there under my old user name Sunshine1. Best of luck to you and your new baby (and pup). I will be here if you have any more question. : ) 

Name: lindalu | Date: Mar 12th, 2007 3:46 PM
I think all dog breeds should be looked in to prior to getting! I believe one should get a breed that best fits their life style! Good luck Baby-boo! 


Name: Dawn C. | Date: Mar 12th, 2007 7:25 PM
Amen lindalu! That would drastically cut down on the number of unwanted pets being dumped off at shelters. Far too many people go for a certain look in an animal BEFORE finding out if that type will fit their lifestyle. 

Name: baby_boo | Date: Mar 13th, 2007 5:27 PM
Thanks!!!

Well we are moving to San Diego at the end of the summer and I just miss having a pet. I have always had very athletic Lab's living at home with my family, but they had room to run and play. we will most likely be living in an apartment or a small home and I am looking for the companionship of a dog because I love them so much. I don't want to be let down because I am used to labs though. I know that we can't have one on an apartment... at least after raising them my whole life I don't feel its right. any other suggestions on dogs that may fit my lifestyle? One drawback to the English bulldog is that it would be nice to be able to take our son and the dog on a walk and it sounds like the SD heat wouldn't be good for him. Maybe I am overestimating my capabilities too by thinking that I will be able to handle a new baby and a puppy. I just miss having my dog by my side. I am really not in to small "accessory" dogs at all!

Thanks again for all of your help!!! 

Name: Dawn C. | Date: Mar 13th, 2007 6:37 PM
The heat won't hurt them unless they are outside for extended periods of time. If you are just taking them for walks for a little exercize or to do their business, they will be OK. There are plenty of breeders in Florida and Southern California where it's so hot that even I can't stand the heat. So don't let that stop you if you really want one.

I'm not partial to small dogs myself. We have always had German Shepherds. The good thing with bullies is that they have the big dog feel and personality without the massive size. I hope that made sense!! lol! I'm hooked on the little buggers! 

Name: Dawn C. | Date: Mar 13th, 2007 6:44 PM
Also, I don't know if you work outside the house or not. Being home all day will move the potty training along very quickly if you are home on maternity leave or a SAHM. They really are a very low energy kind of dog so I guess it would depend on whether or not you're up for it. I personally would get one before your baby starts walking. I can't see chasing 2 babies at one time! LOL! 

Name: baby_boo | Date: Mar 13th, 2007 6:50 PM
Thanks Dawn... that made sense. I didn't know how to explain that I wanted the big dog feel without the bulk. hahaha... you got it! 

Name: lindalu | Date: Mar 14th, 2007 3:48 AM
Papillons are also wonderful dogs! They are great with kids, they hardly ever bark and they are rugged little guyes! They also make excellent apartment dogs! 

Name: baby_boo | Date: Mar 14th, 2007 9:53 PM
EW... no... I am not into little dogs, that thing looks like a bat or something. I don't mean to sound rude I just can't stand little dogs. I wish I could get another big Lab or a Doberman but it's just not fair to keep them in apartments. 

Name: lindalu | Date: Mar 14th, 2007 10:22 PM
Its hard to find a large dog that can do well in an apartment. I mean they are out there if you look hard enough, but will the property owner allow a large dog? Have you looked in to the French Bull Dog? They are a bit more active than the English Bull Dog but less active than the American Bull Dog! They are also not as sensitive to heat and cold as the English Bull Dog. They are about the same size as the English Bull Dog, they just have a little diffrent look to their body than the English Bull Dog! 

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