Is a Bulldog a good pet for a first-time dog owner?

Answer 1

No. They have soooo many health problems, and they end up being quite expensive to care for properly. Don't get me wrong, they are great dogs and I love them, but for a first-timer, it's not the best choice. For a first-timer, a shelter dog would be a good choice:)

As for the other comments...come on people! We're talking a BULLDOG! They were bred to bait bulls at one point, but that's been bred out of them, and they're now know as one of the gentlest, friendliest dog breeds around!

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They come halfway to your knee, maybe, and can weigh in excess of 50 pounds, but they are FRIENDLY. And they are intelligent, if you take the time to actually TRAIN your dog.

Answer 2

Although looking into breed is good to learn dogs temperaments you should see whether you work well with the dog first.
Why not go to the shelter (adopting a dog that needs a home is better than from a pet shop) and walk around, look at what dog suits you best ask the staff there if you can get to know the dog see if you like it and think about if you can fill its needs. If its a dog with need for lots of exercise do you have the time to walk it twice or more a day? are you away long hours so how will it feel about this? never get a dog for its looks get a dog because you work well with it.
You never know what breed will surprise you most and ones from shelter badly need a home and a friend.

Answer 3

Yes they are, but in my opinion the French Bulldogs are easier to care for. They usually are not aggressive, and they are very easygoing and mellow. They do need a little daily care (cleaning the wrinkles mainly), and they do tend to need more vet care than other breeds. I would stay away from any of the toy breeds if you want the dog to be around children (they can be snappy and easily , and the American Bulldogs just because they are harder to handle. French Bulldogs (called Frenchies) are smaller, they do not tend to have as many health problems, and the have better temperaments. Both breeds can be a challenge to potty train, but it really helps to get from a person that raises the puppies in the house not in a kennel. They are both fairly quiet and they do not need a great deal of exercise. I have yet to meet one of either breed that wouldn't do fine an in apartment.


Also, be sure to purchase from a reputable breeder and the ads that say free puppy (you just pay shipping) are scams.

Just FYI: American Bulldogs are the only Bullie breed that does have a tendency to be aggressive. I would stay away from them due to the fact that they need A LOT of training and socialization in order to have a nice dog. The English and French varieties are almost never aggressive and they are much easier to socialize.

Answer 4

my boyfriend has an 8 month old English Bulldog, he is very lazy, laid back, easy going, he doesnt like to walk on the leash because he is so lazy, he sleeps a lot and he snores very loud, he farts and it stinks so bad you have leave the room. He also snorts and grunts. He is a big loveable baby who is scared of his own shadow, but very protective of his home. Also, he chews evereything he can get his mouth on, he has chewed up my boyfriends dresser, night stand, door jams, shoes, and on and on. You have to be careful with feeding because they will eat until they explode. If you are looking for a very laid back dog, a bulldog is for you. We have to clean the folds in his face from tearing of the eyes, I do this once a week. He is really a loveable, big baby, but I dont think a bulldog is for everyone. Make sure you do some research on this breed before you consider getting one. Good luck.

Answer 5

They are good pets, but extremely expensive.They are fairly easy to house train though. They are very fun loving and loyal. They are pretty loud though... it just depends on what you are looking for. No pet is good for anyone if it isn't the pet that they want. I think that a bulldog would be great as long as you are willing to pay the expenses.

Answer 6

Probably not. Especially one of the bull dog breeds that are known to be agressive. The French bulldog and the English would be OK, but if you are looking at any 'PitBull' types, you are asking for a ton of trouble.

Answer 7

I've owned a bulldog and I don't think they're very good pets at all. They aren't very intelligent and definately aren't very smart. If you want a great pet, go with a lab. I have one now and she is the most intelligent and friendly dog I've ever been around.

Answer 8

I would say no. They can be very stubborn, thus the name Bulldog. Go with something a bit less stubborn, poodle, maltese, shi-tzu, boston terrier, all are good dogs for a beginner and are smart and easy to train. The Boston Terrier is a good family dog and is very loyal and wants to please.

Answer 9

Probably not, but it depends what you're looking for in a dog. They're not very athletic (no frisbees), they're not very smart, and they're hard to train. But, they're more of a tough, manly dog and you don't have to worry about hurting it if you want to play rough. If you just want a normal first dog, go for a lab or a german shepherd or something like that.

Answer 10

You need to research the breed to make sure you are able to provide for all their needs and make sure they suit your situation.

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