English Bulldogs (1 Viewer)

[The SAINTaholic]

The wife and I've been thinking about getting a English Bulldog. The ones we've seen cost anywhere from $1300 to $1800. Dang they are expensive, and after learning about how all the births are caesarean section, I kinda understand why they are "more" expensive than the average full-bread dog, but in my opinion it's still WAY too much.
So my question is: What is it about the English Bulldog (besides the medical cost of the caesaren section) that makes them so expensive? Are they "smarter" than the average dog? Im just looking for more of a legitimate reason to justify the costs.....

 

[Betsy]

Get yourself a recent book on them. The up keep and grooming are a daily necessity.

I would suggest rescuing. There are a boat load of rescue leagues out there.

Go to Petfinder.com and punch in English Bulldog.

 

[Twenty]

I have an English Bulldog and he is the best pet ever. The manliness of a big dog with the lovingness of a lap dog. Great with the kids too. Wouldn't hurt a fly, unless of course that fly was in his bowl of food.

Cons are: Must clean the rolls in their face everyday and the shedding is horrendous.

 

[The SAINTaholic]

But why are they so expensive? I love the "looks" of the EB, but the price on em is so much more than many other dogs that thus far (from what the two above responses are) have the same characteristics?

 

[The SAINTaholic]

Ahhhhhh, Found some answers........

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[saintcool13]

Get yourself a recent book on them. The up keep and grooming are a daily necessity.

I would suggest rescuing. There are a boat load of rescue leagues out there.

Go to Petfinder.com and punch in English Bulldog.

lus-un2:

 

[robsmith32]

you add all that in that previous post to the supply and demand equation... as well

come to ga, and the price goes UP. because of UGA.

 

[The SAINTaholic]

you add all that in that previous post to the supply and demand equation... as well

come to ga, and the price goes UP. because of UGA.

Wow, didnt think about that; I suspose your right...... I cant imagine people paying more than $1800 though...

 

[FishinFool]

average life span of 5-7 yrs

 

[Eeyore]

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You have provided me with a new nickname for my Grandson. Bulldawg is on the right with Godson, trying to act like he likes him, on the left.

 

[SharonT]

Cute kids, Eeyore!

SAINTaholic, weren't you going to get another (very different) breed not too long ago? I would be very leary of getting a 'fad' dog at any time.

By going with the latest fad, you run the risk of poor breeding by folks just in it for the $. Do a search of rescue groups and you'll see the pets getting dumped when the owners (who just HAD to have a ___ so they'd be all that, then realized they were not all that). Remember all the dalmatians that were dumped a year after the return of the 101 Dalmatians movie?

Whatever dog you get should fit your lifestyle because you should expect to own and care for that dog for it's lifetime. (up to 16 years!)


Here are two websites you might consider:

This one is an online quiz.

This one is a questionnaire.

Good luck!

 

[The SAINTaholic]

Sharon,

Yes, a while back ago we were looking at other dogs and indeed did find the one. We ended up rescuing a dog from the SPCA (it looks to be about 90% Pitt-Bull, and 10% only God knows). This was our first dog that wasnt a "pure-bread". And I'll tell ya, it's one the the best dogs we've ever had. We love him so much, that a few months later we wanted him to have a friend to keep him company (while we were at work), we then ended up addopting another dog from the SPCA (a half breed of a Husky and Charpei). She's still young, but she will no-doubt will also be a very good dog. In anycase, our interest for the English Bulldog has always been there, and a couple of months ago we were at a flea market (no pun intended... ha ha) where we ran across the most incredible / beautiful English Bulldog I've ever seen (he was $1800.00.. Thank God we didnt have that kind of money in my wallet, and Thank God the sellers didnt have a loan department there). Ever since that weekend, we find ourselves talking about getting one.

 

[taygolf]

go get a boxer! they are the best dogs ever!

 

[tjharris]

Bulldog club of america : The Bulldog Club of America

I have 2 bulldogs, spent $1500 on the 1st and $3500 on the 2nd. I have save more than $2000 on medical bills for the second, over the first.

Another thing I've realized is the price is actually a warning, because the dogs cost money in the long run too.

DON'T BUY ONE IF MONEY IS TIGHT!!!
but, I'd never own another dog.

 

[The SAINTaholic]

Well, looks like I wont be getting a EB anytime soon; "money is so tight" right now that Etheopean kids are sending me money (alright, dry hummor I agree.. ha ha)