Bulldog Breeding
Tips on Bulldog Breeding
With one of the most popular breeds of dog being the bulldog, breeding is naturally one of the first ideas people have to increase the number of the dogs available. There is a reason that bulldogs are expensive to purchase; a reason that does not involve reaping great profits.
Almost any breeder will advise not to attempt bulldog breeding unless the interested individual is devoted and committed to undergoing the long, arduous process involved. The first step is to learn as much about the breed as possible by researching, reading, visiting breeders, going to shows and fully understanding the breeding process and all of the possible pitfalls. Bulldog breeding is not easy; just putting a female and male in close proximity and letting nature take over does not work.
Bulldog breeding is an extremely difficult endeavor, as well as involving a great deal of time and expense. The first step is to find the perfect mate for your female that is past her second season, around age two. Faults are common within the breed, so choosing a male with a clean and healthy bloodline will ensure your pups will be an improvement to the breed. Using stud service with good bloodlines will be an expensive venture as you will need to choose the stud from a well established and reputable breeder.
In the US, all bulldog breeding should be done by artificial insemination in the sanitary conditions of a veterinarian’s office. However, in England artificial insemination is not an acceptable means of breeding by the Kennel club. It is considered to be the best and safest method, avoiding injury to either sire or dam.
After the bulldog breeding is completed, there is the whelping to plan. Females should never be able to whelp, or give birth, naturally. While some endure the process with no difficulty, many have died after birthing just one pup. It is necessary to arrange a Cesarean section with your veterinarian as soon as the pregnancy of your female is confirmed. The costs for this can top $2,000.00. It is also a risky process; waiting for your female’s whelping to be imminent is a crucial matter of timing.
Once pups have arrived, they will likely be incubated for a period of time before they are able to be with their mother. The female must be monitored at all times to avoid any accidental injuries to the pups by stepping on or rolling over on them. The breeder must provide continuous care for the pups and the female for several weeks; a tiring and time consuming aspect of bulldog breeding.
Before considering bulldog breeding, do your research and talk to those in the know. This breed of dog is expensive to purchase due to the expenses involved in breeding and whelping, and is often best left to professionals.