If you have
ever looked at the bulldog and thought that you would love to have one but just
don’t have the space for this dog then you are in luck. In recent years the mini
bulldog has emerged and is winning over plenty of fans. It is a smaller, or
mini, version of the bulldog.
You might have
also heard of miniature English bulldogs, this is a different breed from dogs
that are simply called miniature bulldogs. The main difference is that a mini
bulldog is a bulldog that has been cross bred with a French bulldog, Boston
terrier, or a pug. The mini English bulldog on the other hand is a pure bred
English bulldog on a smaller scale.
Choosing A
Dog
Unlike other
established breeds the mini bulldog is not recognized by the American Kennel
Association. Some dubious breeders are trying to claim that their dogs are
registered with the American Kennel Association. While some mini bulldogs
descended from English bulldogs might have had registered parents the minis
cannot be registered.
So be careful
about who you buy your mini bulldog from. You want someone who emphasizes
breeding dogs that are free from health problems and have good temperaments.
Talk to your breeder and have a look at the mini bulldog before you purchase a
puppy.
Small Size
Part of what
makes a mini bulldog so attractive to many people is its size. It allows someone
who loves the physical appearance of a bulldog to own the breed. Many people
cannot afford to have a full sized bulldog due to its size. The mini bulldog
also has less health problems than its full sized counterparts.
If you live in
an apartment then you will love miniature bulldogs. They do well in an apartment
as long as they get regular daily walks for exercise. They are also quiet dogs
unlike some toy breeds that have a tendency to yap a lot. This makes the mini
bulldog ideal for apartment living.
The mini
bulldog needs regular exercise but due to its size it is not a dog that you can
take with you on jogs or runs. This variant of the bulldog is also a lot
livelier than a full sized bulldog. This will be especially apparent if there is
terrier blood in the dog. However depending on your dog could also be content to
cuddle and spend a lot of time napping.
Temperament
The mini
bulldog is a great family dog because it gets along well with children. The mini
bulldog can endure boisterous play with children, though it is a good idea to
teach children what is acceptable behavior when playing with the dog. Always
supervise very young children when playing with miniature bulldogs as sometimes
the dogs can accidentally cause a child to fall when playing.
Mini bulldogs
are generally very friendly with people. For this reason this breed is not a
suitable guard dog. Your pet will most likely greet strangers than bark at
someone they do not know. So look for another dog if you were hoping for a guard
dog.
Unlike bigger
bulldogs the mini does not drool too much. You might find a little more drool
when your pet has just taken a drink of water, but other than that this dog does
not drool any more than other breeds. In place of drooling these little dogs
snore a lot, they also snore pretty loudly for such small dogs.
Finding A
Dog
You may have
noticed that it is hard to find a mini bulldog. This is because it is very hard
to breed these dogs. Breeders often have to artificially inseminate bitches and
often a bitch has to have a c-section because these dogs do not free whelp. Few
people are willing to take on the breeding process of these dogs. However your
best bet for finding a healthy litter of miniature bulldogs is to look for a
responsible breeder.
It’s
preferable to look for someone in your area who can give you advice as to how to
properly care for your puppy. This has also added to the cost of buying a mini
bulldog. You will find that this is one of the more expensive breeds out there.
However you will not regret taking home a mini bulldog with you.
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