Bulldog

Bulldog, also known as a pointing dog, originated in England and has a history of several hundred years. It definitely looks like a sporting dog.

Bulldogs have a keen sense of smell, fast running speed, agile gait, endurance, graceful posture, and are one of the favorite breeds for hunters.

They have a gentle and calm temperament, strong energy, smart and alert expressions, strong and compact muscles. They often have a hunting desire and possess good endurance and explosiveness. Their expressions reveal loyalty and love for true human friends.

Bulldog, originated in England in the 17th century.

The earliest reliable records about pointing dogs in England appeared in 1650. At that time, it was a few years before the era of hunting, and hunting with dogs aroused great interest among people. Carrying hunting dogs for hunting was a sport that people enjoyed during that period.

The behavioral characteristic of all types of pointing dogs is that when they find prey, they will use specific body postures to indicate the location of the prey to the hunter. Initially, pointing dogs were used by hunters to assist in capturing birds, especially quails, with nets. In the 18th century, hunting birds and rabbits with guns became popular. Spanish pointing dogs began to spread to Europe, and this breed of dog tracks prey along the ground using its sense of smell. In order to improve the olfactory ability of the early large, slow-moving dogs, breeders introduced the bloodlines of bloodhounds, greyhounds, and English foxhounds, which resulted in the English pointing dog we see today, and it has since spread to various parts of the world.

Bulldog, with its steady temperament, sharp senses, and strong alertness, is very suitable as a family companion dog and can also be used for outdoor activities.

It has a strong and energetic body, requires a large amount of exercise, and has a strong hunting desire, which still makes it suitable as a pointing dog.

1. Dog Infectious Diseases

Dogs are prone to infectious diseases, such as canine distemper and canine coronavirus. Common clinical manifestations include: fever, loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea, lethargy, difficulty breathing, bloody stools, purulent eye discharge, dry nose, cracked paws, etc.

Generally, this type of infectious and fatal disease is more common in dogs during the weaning period or around 1 year old. Puppies have a higher susceptibility rate, lower cure rate, and are prone to leave sequela.

How to prevent:

When bringing a dog home, it is recommended that the owner choose a dog through formal channels, give the dog vaccinations on time, do regular disinfection at home, do not take the dog out for a walk before it has completed all vaccinations, do not let the dog come into contact with strange dogs, and do not let others touch the dog's mouth and nose at will.

2. Canine Skin Diseases

Because dogs often go outside for walks, they may inadvertently become infected with various skin diseases. If the dog is accidentally infected with mites, bacteria, or fungi while outside, there is a risk of long-term difficult cure. Therefore, all owners must pay attention. The clinical manifestations of canine skin diseases include greasy skin, peeling, redness, itching, papules, ulceration, purulent discharge, hair loss, scab formation, etc.

How to prevent:

In daily care, it is necessary to keep the dog's living environment clean and tidy, avoid darkness and humidity. In addition, regular disinfection of the dog's living environment, internal and external deworming, use of dog-specific shower gel, regular grooming, and supplementing vitamins and fish oil can prevent canine skin diseases.

3. Canine Parasites

Common parasites in dogs include roundworms, heartworms, ticks, fleas, etc., which often cause skin diseases and intestinal diseases in dogs, and may cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs, affecting their quality of life and physical development. Generally, dogs with parasites are mostly thin and listless.

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How to prevent:

When feeding, the owner needs to pay attention and try not to give the dog non-sterilized raw meat and unknown meat sources. Internal deworming of dogs should be done once every 3 months, and external deworming should be done once a month. When going out, prevent the dog from eating or licking indiscriminately and going to the grass. After returning home, make sure to check carefully.

Bulldog nutritional ratio per day: 300 grams of lean meat (recommended beef, pork or chicken), 400 grams of cereals (recommended rice, steamed bread), 160 grams of vegetables (recommended green leafy vegetables and carrots, etc.), 20 grams of vitamin and mineral additives (there are special nutritional additives for dogs on the market), feed once a day.

The Bulldog is very fond of winter when young and strong, but it's different when it gets old. Cold weather makes them uncomfortable and suffer. If the dog doesn't want to go out, don't force it to exercise.

In winter, staying in a heated room for a long time can cause dryness. Excessive dryness can cause static electricity, which can damage the dog's fur, throat, and nasal mucosa. It is best to let the dog breathe every hour, open the windows and let in fresh air.

The elderly Bulldog is particularly intolerant to cold. If you leave it alone at home, turn off the heating and prepare a pet radiator.

1. Can't bathe frequently

When bathing a dog, of course, it should not be too frequent. The frequency of bathing a dog depends on the hygiene of the dog. In hot weather, you can bathe it one or two more times, and in winter you can reduce it by one or two times, but in general, it should not exceed 5 times. Otherwise, it will damage its fur and skin!

2. Brush the coat frequently

Dogs shed almost every day, especially in spring and autumn. Seasonal shedding is more severe. If you want the fur to grow well, brushing the coat frequently is an important step. Pet owners can use pet-specific combs to help the dog clean naturally shed hair and prevent tangling. Brushing once in the morning and once in the evening for about five minutes each time is sufficient.

3. Sunbathe

Sunbathing is beneficial for the growth of dog's fur. Besides making the fur more shiny, letting the dog sunbathe can also help kill bacteria. While sunbathing, pet owners can let the dog exercise, which can help improve the dog's physical fitness, promote blood circulation, and help grow healthier fur.

4. Deworming

Poor fur condition is closely related to parasites. Parasites absorb a large amount of nutrients from the dog's body and compete for nutrients. Therefore, deworming is essential. It is recommended to do both internal and external deworming. Deworming drugs can cause significant damage to the dog's gastrointestinal tract, so it is advisable to feed probiotics together on a regular basis to relieve gastrointestinal discomfort.

5. Pay attention to diet

In order to have a beautiful coat, dogs must have a good nutritional foundation and pay attention to their daily diet. On the one hand, feed the dog with nutritious and healthy dog food, choose a type that is suitable for the dog and has sufficient nutrients to meet the dog's needs. On the other hand, you can also feed the dog with lean meat, cooked egg yolk, and vegetable oil in moderation.