Does anyone know where I can get a Bulldog that doesnt require a second mortgage on my home?

Question

Ive tried the Bulldog rescue thing and nothing so far.

Answer 1

Wahaha!! Well, at least you have a sense of humor about it. *snicker* Without knowing your actual price range, a good way to go would be to go to the AKC's breeder listings and start calling around. Ask for prices, along with lots of questions about health and temperament. With much diligence, you may find one of the *very* rare free-whelpers that do not require so much money to produce a litter, therefore having less-expensive puppies... Other than that, you do not want a cheap bulldog. It usually works out that the cheaper the bulldog puppy is, the more expensive it will be in the long run for vet bills, etc.

Good luck to you, though... Go to http://www.akc.org/breeds/bulldog/index.cfm

Along the left of the page, you will see a section titled Breed Contacts. That is all of the info you should need to find a bulldog in your area.

Answer 2

Bulldogs are not a breed where you should go cheap and skimp on quality. They are prone to some VERY expensive health problems which can easily cost you TWICE as much at the vet's as what a healthy pup would have cost you up front. They are also popular, but rare - limiting the number of rescue dogs available. Either pick another breed or save up for the dog you really want.

Quality dogs are expensive to buy and take care of. An adopted bulldog may cost as little as $350 - a good purebred pup can cost $1800 or more. Puppy shots are another $200, then $100 a year for boosters. Annual Heartworm test and preventative medication $100. Professional trainer $600 and up. Going on vacation? Boarding kennel $40/day. Spaying? $250.

Bulldogs are terrific companions but they require early training and firm discipline and plenty of exercise (when it's not too HOT out).

BEFORE you get any dog you should read some great books on training, so you'll know what to do. (Try not to pick books randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also!) These are some of my favorites and you can get them on Amazon.com
What All Good Dogs Should Know - Volhard
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.

Find a good breeder by going to www.akc.org or talking to people at dog shows. You can also find info about the breed clubs on the AKC site - they probably have a rescue group where you can get an older dog for less money. The best breeders will be members of their breed club, promoting healthy dogs with great temperaments. They should ask you a bunch of questions to make sure their puppy will be getting a good home. If all a "breeder" seems to care about is whether your check will clear, you can be sure he won't care a week later when the pup is dying from distemper or parvo and you want your money back.

Whatever you do, DON'T go to a pet shop, a flea market or buy one sight-unseen off the Internet!!!! You'll pay top dollar for what is usually a poor quality puppy mill dog. And you'll be supporting one of the cruelest industries in the country. The breeding animals are often kept in deplorable conditions - spending their entire lives in small wire-bottomed cages. They probably haven't been vaccinated against contagious diseases or tested for any health or temperament problems or genetic diseases - that costs money and cuts into their profits. A female is often bred every time she comes into heat. When her poor little body can't take it any more, she is often clubbed in the head and tossed into a dumpster or an open ditch. Most puppy mills ship their pups to pet stores at wholesale prices and many pups die before they even get there.

Answer 3

Where can I find...
www.petfinder.com
You type in your zip code, the breed of dog you want, and the age preference and it gives you tons of choices.
I know you said that you tried the rescue and no luck, but why? They should at least put you on a waiting list.
In all likelihood, there will be an adoption fee that covers the cost of the shots, food, and other medical attention that he got while in the shelters care. Remember that even if you get a dog for an inexpensive price you will still have to pay for food and vet care.

Answer 4

There is a California bulldog resuce that doesn't charge as much but you have to be willing to take an animal that may have a medical condition. www.rescuebulldogs.org

Answer 5

Look in the papers, go on-line and check with shelters around your area. There are lot of sites on-line that has dogs up for adoption.

Answer 6

Check out local shelters, petfinder and places like craigslist pet section.

Answer 7

I would search sacramento.craigslist.org, or petfinder.com you can get good deals on dogs people are trying to find a home for on these two sites. good luck

Answer 8

Try Craig's List for your area.

Answer 9

http://www.petfinder.com

:-D good luck ♥

Answer 10

lol No.