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Selecting a Breeder
Once you've found a few Bulldog breeders in your area, your next step is to choose one. The person you buy from is really important because you're choosing someone you'll have a relationship with for many years to come. As Earl-O-Reilly says, "When people buy a puppy from me, it's like they're in a marriage with me because they can't divorce me once they have a puppy. I don't just say, "There you go, goodbye.'"
Call and interview several breeders. Ask how long they've been involved with Bulldogs, and why. Find out their current involvement with the breed: Are they showing? Are they a club officer or rescue volunteer? Ask for the names and phone numbers of people who have bought dogs, then call those people and ask what they think about the breeder and the dog. Find out the name of the veterinarian who treats the breeder's dogs and call and ask the vet's opinion of the breeder and his or her dogs. Ask the breeder if he or she offers a guarantee and contract, and ask about health problems in the breed. Make an appointment to visit the breeder to take a look at the dogs (even if pups aren't currently available) and their environment.
The reason for all this effort is that you need to find a trustworthy mentor for yourself; a knowledgeable, ethical person you're comfortable with and can communicate with for several years. This is especially true if you're a first-time dog owner. The first year of raising your Bulldog pup will be challenging. You want to choose a breeder that will be helpful, as well as friendly.
"Look for a person who breeds for soundness of the animals, and who breeds to better the breed all the time," says Merkt. A reputable breeder will also stand behind you after the sale. You get a wealth of information from a good breeder who you can count on as long as your dog is alive."
If you've located a reputable breeder, chances are, he or she will be asking you plenty of questions, too. Bulldog breeders are extremely particular about who buys their pups, They want to make sure their pups go to the best homes and will go to great lengths to ensure just that. "Ethical breeders care about where their puppies will live," says Booker. "They usually want to meet the buyers and interview them, and will refuse the sale if (in the breeder's opinion) the new home is not suitable for the breed. Some breeders want to visit the prospective buyer's home before finalizing the sale," says Booker.
Courtesy of Bulldogs Popular Dogs Series
