Bull dog owners and dog lovers

[blodhi74]

My is kid is finally big enough to have a serious pet. I have done some research and the British bull dogs temprament and size fits the profile for our family. I'm the past I had German shepards but they require a lot of time and space which I do not have now.
We live a fairly spacious apartment for a dog that size. Sugguestions are greatly appreciated.

 

[suse920]

My Dog eats those wimps for breakfast

 

[alkemyst]

what does your kid want?

Don't just buy a pet because they are older, make sure they want one...a lot of kids today would rather have a new Xbox game or some cool shoes or a nice bike than a pet.

 

[Sam334]

I really wanted an English Bulldog, but you should know then run upwards of $2000. They have to be born by cesarean section which drives the cost up.

I ended up getting this dog. Named her Zelda.

 

[Alchemist99]

I know a little about them bulldawgs Dawgs there tricky little creatures

Edit:Fixed Link

 

[suse920]

Originally posted by: Alchemist99
I know a little about them bulldawgs http://www.divinia.com/dvna/upload/DAWGS.JPG">Dawgs</a> there tricky little creatures

broken? http://jfrackleton.com/images/DSC00222%20(Large).JPG

 

[blodhi74]

He has been asking for a dog for a couple of years now. He walks our neighbors dachshunds all the time. He is eight, by the way.

 

[blodhi74]

bump

 

[Whitecloak]

cujo!!!

 

[blodhi74]

Originally posted by: whitecloak
cujo!!!

I kinnda like my family

 

[Conky]

Look into Boston Terriers. They really cool little dogs and great with kids... they aren't too big either. :beer:

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: Sam334
I really wanted an English Bulldog, but you should know then run upwards of $2000. They have to be born by cesarean section which drives the cost up.

I ended up getting this dog. Named her Zelda.

not all need a caesarian.

$2000 is sort of low for highend dogs though (I am not saying anyone should spend that much for any dog as a pet).

 

[alchemize]

My mom is a Bulldog breeder - she actually is very well respected in the "bulldog world" - has sold several 10K bulldogs. I have 2. What can I tell ya - they are stupid, loveable, and ugly

 

[blodhi74]

Originally posted by: Crazyfool
Look into Boston Terriers. They really cool little dogs and great with kids... they aren't too big either. :beer:

Are they very energetic? I'm looking for a lazy dog

 

[blodhi74]

Originally posted by: alchemize
My mom is a Bulldog breeder - she actually is very well respected in the "bulldog world" - has sold several 10K bulldogs. I have 2. What can I tell ya - they are stupid, loveable, and ugly

My kinnda dog . Are they easy going or require a lot of attention?

 

[Sam334]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: Sam334
I really wanted an English Bulldog, but you should know then run upwards of $2000. They have to be born by cesarean section which drives the cost up.

I ended up getting this dog. Named her Zelda.

not all need a caesarian.

$2000 is sort of low for highend dogs though (I am not saying anyone should spend that much for any dog as a pet).

I've only found them for $2500, but thought I'd lower the price a bit to account for NYC inflation.

 

[alchemize]

Originally posted by: blodhi74

Originally posted by: alchemize
My mom is a Bulldog breeder - she actually is very well respected in the "bulldog world" - has sold several 10K bulldogs. I have 2. What can I tell ya - they are stupid, loveable, and ugly

My kinnda dog . Are they easy going or require a lot of attention?

Not really - you have to trim their nails, clean their wrinkles often, and keep them cool - they are very intolerant of heat/humidity. But they are generally very mellow dogs - very unique personality.

 

[Crescent13]

I would say if you have to get a dog, get a small poodle. No offense to anybody, but I hate big dogs, and bulldogs.

 

[alchemize]

Originally posted by: Crescent13
I would say if you have to get a dog, get a small poodle. No offense to anybody, but I hate big dogs, and bulldogs.

No offense to anybody - but I hate small yappy dogs Get a cat if you want something small

 

[Conky]

Originally posted by: blodhi74

Originally posted by: Crazyfool
Look into Boston Terriers. They really cool little dogs and great with kids... they aren't too big either. :beer:

Are they very energetic? I'm looking for a lazy dog

Yeah, they start out kinda energetic but get lazier as they get older. (don't we all? lol)

They are super smart and can be trained to do all sorts of things. They have such great personalities. I had one that died last January and she was so freaking cool... I will definitely get another Boston someday.

 

[CellarDoor]

Originally posted by: blodhi74

Originally posted by: Crazyfool
Look into Boston Terriers. They really cool little dogs and great with kids... they aren't too big either. :beer:

Are they very energetic? I'm looking for a lazy dog

My English Mastiff is lazy as hell!

Proof:

http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/mribnik/Picture007-vi.jpg

 

[blodhi74]

Originally posted by: mribnik1

Originally posted by: blodhi74

Originally posted by: Crazyfool
Look into Boston Terriers. They really cool little dogs and great with kids... they aren't too big either. :beer:

Are they very energetic? I'm looking for a lazy dog

My English Mastiff is lazy as hell!

Proof:

http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/mribnik/Picture007-vi.jpg

I LOL at the pic. Nice dog you got there. Dont they require a lot of exersise and space?

 

[Crescent13]

Originally posted by: alchemize

Originally posted by: Crescent13
I would say if you have to get a dog, get a small poodle. No offense to anybody, but I hate big dogs, and bulldogs.

No offense to anybody - but I hate small yappy dogs Get a cat if you want something small

note that I said "if you HAVE to get a dog". Cats are still teh pwnage.

 

[Ronstang]

Originally posted by: mribnik1

Originally posted by: blodhi74

Originally posted by: Crazyfool
Look into Boston Terriers. They really cool little dogs and great with kids... they aren't too big either. :beer:

Are they very energetic? I'm looking for a lazy dog

My English Mastiff is lazy as hell!

Proof:

http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/mribnik/Picture007-vi.jpg

I have a Redbone Coonhound and I think he tops the laziness scale.....sometimes he doensn't get out of bed til 3PM in the afternoon! I am not joking. In fact when my stepdaugher was looking for a dog for her boyfriend lazy was high on the list and that is how she decided on a Redbone....but his parents wouldn't let him keep it so guess who ended up with him? Mine is HUGE though at around 110 lbs so definitely not an apartment dweller.

 

[blodhi74]

Originally posted by: Crazyfool

Originally posted by: blodhi74

Originally posted by: Crazyfool
Look into Boston Terriers. They really cool little dogs and great with kids... they aren't too big either. :beer:

Are they very energetic? I'm looking for a lazy dog

Yeah, they start out kinda energetic but get lazier as they get older. (don't we all? lol)

They are super smart and can be trained to do all sorts of things. They have such great personalities. I had one that died last January and she was so freaking cool... I will definitely get another Boston someday.

thanks for your great input. I feel for your loss.. I was very bummed out when my first dog died. Its like losing a part of your family.