Are you aware that every year, approximately 4 million adoptable animals die? And 25% of the killed animals are pure breeds? Now you know that there is an English Bulldog that needs to be rescued or adopted.

Bulldogs find themselves in need of rescue for various reasons. It could be due to the failure of human beings in one way or another. Cruelty and neglect are the leading reasons.

Finding a Rescue English bulldog seems to be an easy task. Do you have what it takes to rescue a Bulldog, be it a puppy or an adult? A lot of soul-searching needs to be done before you can go ahead to adopt the Bulldog.

After considering to adopt a Rescue English Bulldog, whether a puppy or an adult, check out the following;

Home train a puppy or get an adult English Bulldog

Before adopting a puppy, consider the time you will spend with your new family member. Remember, puppies need close attention and company at the same time. They should always be under someone’s care. Follow these tips for faster house training of the puppy:

  • Keep the puppy on a regular feeding schedule.
  • Take the puppy out to defecate and empty the bladder early in the morning on a daily basis. Do it again once every 30 minutes.
  • Take the puppy to the same spot to do his thing every other time.

Before you can walk the puppy, train him to walk on a leash. A lot of time and patience are necessary to train the dog.

For the adults, they have already undergone training, and handling them is not such a difficult task. Teaching old dogs new tricks is indeed impossible.

Unpleasant puppy behavior

However cute the puppies are, they usually have some behaviors which are not pleasant. Puppies will destroy shoes, clothing, carpeting, remote controls, and even dog beds. Some will even destroy sofas, electrical cords, and even car seats. Look out especially when they are teething. They can even hurt themselves.

Are you ready to closely monitor the puppies? Or, do you have the time to check on whatever they are continually doing?

English Bulldogs with Rescue groups are already trained and therefore easy to manage. Their attention span is longer than that of puppies.

Adult dogs’ personality traits are easily recognizable, so you can select one that suits your condition. The English Rescue Groups make use of foster homes to ensure each English Bulldog is trained to behave well indoors. On the other hand, it takes time to know the personality of a puppy.

When it comes to adult English Bulldogs, what you see is what you get. Shelters and Rescue groups assess each English bulldog’s personality for adoption. For a puppy, there is a lot of guesswork because the development of personality traits has not taken place.

Loyal companion

Once adopted, adult English Bulldog wants nothing but to please you, their newfound hero. The dogs are loving, attentive, and affectionate pets.

What you need to know about English Rescue Bulldogs

Before you apply to adopt a rescue dog, consider the following.

1. Bulldog Dog Care
Bulldogs grow best in a loving environment free from neglect and fear. They need companionship to be happy. If left alone, they cause a lot of destruction to properties. They are also prone to theft so ensure that there is someone to attend to them regularly.

You have to be passionate about the breed you are adopting. Also, accept whatever baggage that comes with the dog. Some of the adopted Bulldogs need emotional and physical help. You must, therefore, be ready to offer them all the support they need.

2. Bulldog Dog Temperament
Bulldogs are happy, comical, and amiable dogs. The dog can do anything to please you, though it has stubborn streaks. It is good being around children, but moderately friendly to strangers. The breed is however good with other pets.

3. Avoid overheating
Bulldogs are not heat tolerant. Always keep them indoors in an air-conditioned area especially when there are high temperatures and humidity outside. Supervise them closely when out to prevent too much pressure which might lead to overheating.

Avoid prolonged physical activities. If you are the type of person who loves taking long walks with dogs, then Bulldog is not for you. Bulldogs are prone to respiratory illnesses due to the nature of their airway which limits the intake of oxygen.

Bulldogs cannot endure great physical activities. They are more short-distance sprinters and not long-distance runners. So, your common sense has to prevail to realize when the dogs are tired.

4. Possible Health Problems
Bulldogs suffer from genetic disorders and are subject to several illnesses. Some of the health problems that the Bulldogs are prone to include;

  • Elongated soft palate,
  • Small trachea
  • Allergic reactions
  • Skin infection
  • Demodectic mange
  • Eyelid anomalies
  • Hip dysplasia
  • Liver, heart, and kidney problems.

Always keep in touch with your vet who should be knowledgeable about the type of breed that you own. Most of the Bulldogs undergo a Caesarian section, so contact the vet before breeding takes place. The vet must also have experience putting the Bulldog under anesthesia.

If you are considering adopting a Rescue English bulldog, you should then be committed to giving the homeless dog a second chance. You must have enough time, patience, and the required resources to live with the Bulldog. Remember, the Rescued Bulldogs may not be healthy, happy, or well-adjusted. But to be a successful rescue adoptive parent, you just have to love the breed.