Thursday, November 10, 2016

Information On Bulldog Puppies For Sale In Missouri

By Jose Hall


Bulldogs has its origin in the Roman Empire. Originally, the dogs were used in bullbaiting, a form of animal sport that involved dogs fighting each other. The sport was bloody and ended with some dogs dead or sustaining very bad injuries to the body. The dogs were also used to drive cattle to markets where they engaged in bullbaiting too. However, with changes in time, the uses of bulldogs have changed a lot.

Today, bulldogs have become gentle companions for human beings. They are reared in the house as well as in outdoor conditions. They have become increasingly popular in the US, the UK and several other western countries. Popularity in eastern countries is not very high but it is growing gradually. When one is considering bulldog puppies for sale in Missouri, they should first understand the basic facts about the breed. One can be better prepared to offer the needed care if they understand the dog first before they acquire it.

The height of a typical bulldog at the shoulders is 12-15 inches. Although very short, the breed has a muscular body with legs spaced widely apart. The weight range for adult males and females is 40 to 5- pounds. Bulldogs that are used for show purposes usually weigh more, some may weight as more as ten pounds than the ordinary ones.

The heads are broad while cheeks extend to the sides of eyes. The faces are densely wrinkled, particularly around the foreheads. Lower lips are undershot while upper ones are droopy. This makes the lower teeth to stick out. They have strong and massive jaws. The jaws are massively built to allow latching onto opponents when in a fight.

The personality of bulldogs is sociable and sweet, but courage is also one of its characteristics. The courage makes them great as watchdogs. Socializing them well make them friendly and easygoing. They cope well with strangers and show no aggressiveness. Bulldogs are not fond of barking, but rather, their fierce appearance scares intruders away.

The temperament of the breed is usually dictated by several factors, which include socialization, training, and heredity. Puppies tend to be playful and curious. They allow people to touch and hold them without putting up a fight. Before obtaining a puppy, it is important to spend some time with them so as to watch their behavior. Aggressiveness and withdrawal from littermates are usually bad traits that puppies should not have.

Bulldogs have certain health issues as major concerns. One should know about these medical concerns even if it is not a guarantee that all puppies surfer from them. Before planning meetings with breeders to discuss the dogs, one should also do research of their own about the breed. This places one in a better position to ask the right questions during the meetings.

Puppies should also be given ample time to socialize and be nursed by the mother before they are taken away. At the time of purchase, one should ask for health clearance and documentation proving that the puppy has been cleared of various health problems. Parents must also be inspected before purchase.




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