Life English Bulldog Breeder

BIG_DADDY · 05-03-2010, 05:04 PM

I am just starting the process of getting my boy an English Bully. They have everyone convinced out here they need at least $2,500 to get a good one. I know that's just not the case nationally. If anyone knows where I can get a really great bully at a good price please let me know. Just throwing that out there.

Toadkiller · 05-03-2010, 05:11 PM

Unfortunately that is about the rate for a well bred Bully. When I got mine I spent a lot of time at dog shows/bulldogs shows and got to know the breeders. A good breeder of bulldogs won't just sell to anyone out of the blue usually. With all the health problems a bulldog can have it really is the best idea to stick with a well known breeder that has good AKC lines, because you are paying for the healthy genetics.

Also be aware that bulldogs are a lot of work, keep their wrinkles clean, their ass wiped and keep them cool, they over heat really easily. That being said they are one of the best dog breeds around. Oh and the avg lifespan for them is about 8 years.

Duck Dog · 05-03-2010, 05:18 PM

My buddy's Mom bred them for years (now retired). She is still in contact with other breeders. Between the artificial insemination and C section, that price is reasonable.

vailpass · 05-03-2010, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Duck Dog

My buddy's Mom bred them for years (now retired). She is still in contact with other breeders. Between the artificial insemination and C section, that price is reasonable.

WTF?

Toadkiller · 05-03-2010, 05:24 PM

Heh bulldogs can't really inseminate on their own and the puppies heads are to big to birth normally.

Ebolapox · 05-03-2010, 05:24 PM

I don't know what I'm talking about when it comes to dogs, but I would never pay that much for a dog.

BIG_DADDY · 05-03-2010, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Toadkiller

Unfortunately that is about the rate for a well bred Bully. When I got mine I spent a lot of time at dog shows/bulldogs shows and got to know the breeders. A good breeder of bulldogs won't just sell to anyone out of the blue usually. With all the health problems a bulldog can have it really is the best idea to stick with a well known breeder that has good AKC lines, because you are paying for the healthy genetics.

Also be aware that bulldogs are a lot of work, keep their wrinkles clean, their ass wiped and keep them cool, they over heat really easily. That being said they are one of the best dog breeds around. Oh and the avg lifespan for them is about 8 years.

I have had bullies before. I know breeders too but everyone wants to get paid out here. My sister was back in Georgia for awhile and they were about half of what they wanted out here. I'm just fishing for something better than what I have already. I was surprised to see 3k and even 4k dogs. No way I am paying that, I will just pick up a boxer.

Toadkiller · 05-03-2010, 05:26 PM

I got mine in s. calif, and 2500 is about what I paid, of course he was from one of the top dogs in the country. If you got to know the breeders you could probably pick up a good line bulldog that wasn't show quality for less, but not thousands less.

vailpass · 05-03-2010, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Toadkiller

Heh bulldogs can't really inseminate on their own and the puppies heads are to big to birth normally.

No kidding?

Toadkiller · 05-03-2010, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

No kidding?

http://www.bulldoginformation.com/bu...emination.html

Been bred to have such big heads and stuff now they are like turkeys with big breasts, can't really breed on their own and the babies won't fit out the way they are supposed to come out.

vailpass · 05-03-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Toadkiller

http://www.bulldoginformation.com/bu...emination.html

Been bred to have such big heads and stuff now they are like turkeys with big breasts, can't really breed on their own and the babies won't fit out the way they are supposed to come out.

I did not know that. Doesn't sound good for the viability of the breed.

GoHuge · 05-03-2010, 05:34 PM

If looking for a good doggy breeder I'm sure there are several here that would volunteer their time.

Don't count on them sticking around for the c-section part though...........it was left open......sorry.

I really didn't know that about bulldogs, but can maybe understand now why they're do damn expensive. Does AKC have any rules about AI or C section? Just curious because I know they don't allow that in thoroughbred horse breeding.

KCFalcon59 · 05-03-2010, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Toadkiller

Unfortunately that is about the rate for a well bred Bully. When I got mine I spent a lot of time at dog shows/bulldogs shows and got to know the breeders. A good breeder of bulldogs won't just sell to anyone out of the blue usually. With all the health problems a bulldog can have it really is the best idea to stick with a well known breeder that has good AKC lines, because you are paying for the healthy genetics.

Also be aware that bulldogs are a lot of work, keep their wrinkles clean, their ass wiped and keep them cool, they over heat really easily. That being said they are one of the best dog breeds around. Oh and the avg lifespan for them is about 8 years.

Yep lots of work. I love mine.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 05-03-2010, 05:39 PM

I remember a few years ago I was in NC and discovered you could find a well bred English Bulldog for less than $500.

I wanted to buy a dozen of them and bring them back to Seattle. I would've made a killing.

Amnorix · 05-03-2010, 05:57 PM

Can I ask some stupid questions:

1. why would anyone pay $2,500 for a dog?

2. why would anyone pay $2,500 for a dog that isn't likely to live a decade?

3. why has anyone designed a dog breed that can't be birthed normally?

Look, I love pets, but this is completely insane. Aren't there about a million dog breeds that can, you know, breed normally?

05-03-2010, 05:04 PM
BIG_DADDY THE RED MENACE Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Texas Casino cash: $4968410	English Bulldog Breeder I am just starting the process of getting my boy an English Bully. They have everyone convinced out here they need at least $2,500 to get a good one. I know that's just not the case nationally. If anyone knows where I can get a really great bully at a good price please let me know. Just throwing that out there.
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05-03-2010, 05:11 PM	#2
Toadkiller Garlic make my feet stank! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Washougal, WA Casino cash: $5754921	Unfortunately that is about the rate for a well bred Bully. When I got mine I spent a lot of time at dog shows/bulldogs shows and got to know the breeders. A good breeder of bulldogs won't just sell to anyone out of the blue usually. With all the health problems a bulldog can have it really is the best idea to stick with a well known breeder that has good AKC lines, because you are paying for the healthy genetics. Also be aware that bulldogs are a lot of work, keep their wrinkles clean, their ass wiped and keep them cool, they over heat really easily. That being said they are one of the best dog breeds around. Oh and the avg lifespan for them is about 8 years.
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05-03-2010, 05:18 PM	#3
Duck Dog Reap the whirlwind Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $10004900	My buddy's Mom bred them for years (now retired). She is still in contact with other breeders. Between the artificial insemination and C section, that price is reasonable.
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05-03-2010, 05:24 PM	#5
Toadkiller Garlic make my feet stank! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Washougal, WA Casino cash: $5754921	Heh bulldogs can't really inseminate on their own and the puppies heads are to big to birth normally.
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05-03-2010, 05:24 PM	#6
Ebolapox remember, remember Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: como Casino cash: $1819903	I don't know what I'm talking about when it comes to dogs, but I would never pay that much for a dog.
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05-03-2010, 05:26 PM	#8
Toadkiller Garlic make my feet stank! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Washougal, WA Casino cash: $5754921	I got mine in s. calif, and 2500 is about what I paid, of course he was from one of the top dogs in the country. If you got to know the breeders you could probably pick up a good line bulldog that wasn't show quality for less, but not thousands less.
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05-03-2010, 05:34 PM	#12
GoHuge The Truth Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10006072	If looking for a good doggy breeder I'm sure there are several here that would volunteer their time. Don't count on them sticking around for the c-section part though...........it was left open......sorry. I really didn't know that about bulldogs, but can maybe understand now why they're do damn expensive. Does AKC have any rules about AI or C section? Just curious because I know they don't allow that in thoroughbred horse breeding.
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05-03-2010, 05:57 PM	#15
Amnorix In BB I trust Join Date: May 2003 Location: Boston, Mass. Casino cash: $10029808	Can I ask some stupid questions: 1. why would anyone pay $2,500 for a dog? 2. why would anyone pay $2,500 for a dog that isn't likely to live a decade? 3. why has anyone designed a dog breed that can't be birthed normally? Look, I love pets, but this is completely insane. Aren't there about a million dog breeds that can, you know, breed normally?
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