Lets start with what is involved in breeding these wonderful dogs.And remember if no one bred them there would be none
of these wonderful dogs left to welcome into our family!
Before a reputable breeder will breed they are on the hunt for the dog that is best for it .One with great health and
temperament and awesome dogs behind it.This its self is a chore and costly.
Now that we find the one that we think is perfect and raise her till she is 2 and on her second or third heat
cycle .Yay she is in season and ready to breed now the real expenses start.
Well she is about 8 to 10 days into her cycle and here we go to the vet to get her progesterone level checked .They draw
blood and send this out to the lab.This test tells us where she is in her cycle and if she is ovulating.This test runs between
$75.00 to $120.00 generaly.Now if the number is too low it has to be repeated along with the ex pence.
If you don't own your own stud by this time you have researched and found a couple you like and are now calling
to bring her over for a date.Well here are a few more expenses, stud service runs anywhere from $500.00 to $800.00 on average
although can be even more pricey .Ohhh another ex pence comes into play bulldogs DO NOT breed naturally so now we have to
have the a.i done .At the vets office this can get pricey luckily this is something an experienced breeder can do at home
and generally will be done more than once.
Now your pretty sure she is pregnant but we have to be sure so now its time for an ultra sound or x-ray.With no
surprise we were right ...We're gonna have bully babies!!!!!These test run about $100.00 to $150.00.
Well after our confirmation we schedule her c/section.Yep bulldogs have c/sections they do not normally whelp
on there own.So here is a major existence this will range from $500.00 to $1800.00.
The big day is here time to go in and have some babies.We have anxiously awaited this day .Time to make sure you
have your heating disk ,basket and lots of blankies to bring the new babies home. Crank up the heat they must be kept warm.
Temperature is a very important factor.Plug in the heat lamp also.This means utility bills go up.Its also the start of a whole
new life for you.
Its time to prepare yourself for some tiring weeks ahead.You would think you had a litter of newborn babies.You
bring the babies home and place them on mom sitting there the whole time making sure everyone is latching on and getting full
bellies and once there done get your baby wipes ready its time to potty the puppies.Yes you must stimulate them to potty.Now
its time to put the puppies to bed in there little basket.You have 2 hours before you start this process again.
English bulldog puppies are not raised solely by mom in fact you do more work than mom until there about 4-5 weeks
.Bulldogs are very clumsy and with there build they may fall on a puppy or lay on it and not even know it.
Well night is nearing and its time to set thee alarm yep feedings are every two hours around the clock.
Puppies aren't even 24 hrs old and we already have a load of blankets to do .man everyday we are going through
more and more blankets before you know it your washing 2-3 loads a day.As we all no not even laundry soap is cheap anymore
we must add the softener for soft blankets for the new babies and a tad of bleach in the wash to kill any germs.
Once puppies hit 3 wk's we start doing our feedings every 3 hours.At 5 wk's puppies are finally sleeping through
the night.
At 5 wk's we start introducing puppy food in between feedings and when using a good quality food this isn't so cheap
either.More expenses on way almost time to vaccinate. Puppies leave with at least 2 sets of shots and have been de wormed
several times.here also generally giving a heart worm and flea preventitive.Add anther $30.00 to $40.00 for akc litter registration.So
after all the expenses and time put into this beautiful hand raised breed the price isn't so expensive after all ...Is it?
