Bulldog Breeders?

[rhillary]

Hey!

My wife and I are looking at getting a puppy and would like to get a bulldog. Does anyone know of any around Iowa/Missouri/Illinois? I found some on the internet but I was curious if anyone around here has any experience with bulldog pups. Thanks!

 

[clones_jer]

that title is a meatball down the middle, but I'm not swinging.

good luck with the pup, I hear they slober.

 

[isudoc03]

Breeder in MN

Big Mak Bulldogs

 

[ripvdub]

There is a person on my work classified page that is selling English Bulldog/pit bull mix pups. They look like bull dogs and are very cute, but some have grendel coloring like some pit bulls. Not sure if you want a pure breed or not, but they are a lot cheaper, i think they are asking $75. Can send pics tomorrow if interested.

 

[Clonester]

I got an english bulldog puppy from www.bullypupsrus.com Its a breeder out of Mt. Pleasant, IA. They have great pups there, check it out.

 

[2forISU]

They are a lot of work and need a lot of care.

 

[Clonester]

I love my bulldog (tank). He is so energetic, unlike most bulldogs. He's always running around wanting to play. The biggest problems I have with him is he sheds like crazy, and he loves to chew on shoes and anything he can get his mouth around.

 

[rhillary]

Thanks everyone for your input!

I got an english bulldog puppy from www.bullypupsrus.com Its a breeder out of Mt. Pleasant, IA. They have great pups there, check it out.

I found this site but they were very expensive ($3000+). I liked the pups and they looked good but I am trying to stay around $1500, which seems to be the running rate for non-breeding pure breeds.

They are a lot of work and need a lot of care.

True, but so are almost any puppy!

I love my bulldog (tank). He is so energetic, unlike most bulldogs. He's always running around wanting to play. The biggest problems I have with him is he sheds like crazy, and he loves to chew on shoes and anything he can get his mouth around.

Yeah, sounds like what I want (minus the shoe chewing/shedding). I read that if you get a good breeder you can basically get away from the "bad genes" that a lot of the bulldog breed have. They are good with kids and relatively easy to train. I also read they are good for an apartment (which is where I live now) because they don't need as much exercise as, say, a lab or retriever.

Thanks, again, everyone for the help! I think I am going to try this place (Welcome to Friendship Kennels - Home) as it seems to look as good as any! If I get one (still discussing with the wife whether we want to drop $1500 for a pup, plus vet fees and food ect.) I will be sure to post some pics!

 

[isudoc03]

Thanks everyone for your input!




Thanks, again, everyone for the help! I think I am going to try this place (Welcome to Friendship Kennels - Home) as it seems to look as good as any! If I get one (still discussing with the wife whether we want to drop $1500 for a pup, plus vet fees and food ect.) I will be sure to post some pics!

This kennel has olde english bulldogs which are different than the english bulldogs. The olde english are taller and more active than the squatty chunkier english bulldogs. Which type are you looking for? Both are nice dogs.

 

[jtaconutz]

I once dated a girl from Drake, does that count?

 

[bos]

I know a guy who successfully mated a bulldog and a shitzu.

Bulldogs are cool though. Let me know what you think of it when you get it. I would love to get one. My great Aunt had one and she said it was a great dog.

 

[redrocker]

I once dated a girl from Drake, does that count?

Was she short, stocky and bow legged? Did she slober alot?:wink:

 

[clones_jer]

we want to drop $1500 for a pup!

Holy crap!

There are a lot of cute farm puppies out there for FREE!

My wife wanted to spend $200 for a dog, but when she got the little mutt in her arms you couldn't pay her enough to give her up.

Just saying ... that seems like a lot of dough.

 

[bos]

Holy crap!

There are a lot of cute farm puppies out there for FREE!

My wife wanted to spend $200 for a dog, but when she got the little mutt in her arms you couldn't pay her enough to give her up.

Just saying ... that seems like a lot of dough.

The only way I would ever pay that much for a dog is if I planned on doing the breeding or for a show dog. His heart is set on a 100% bulldog though and most likely this is the only way he will find one. Im a shelter kinda guy though. I feel bad for abandoned animals.

 

[2forISU]

Thanks everyone for your input!



I found this site but they were very expensive ($3000+). I liked the pups and they looked good but I am trying to stay around $1500, which seems to be the running rate for non-breeding pure breeds.



True, but so are almost any puppy!



Yeah, sounds like what I want (minus the shoe chewing/shedding). I read that if you get a good breeder you can basically get away from the "bad genes" that a lot of the bulldog breed have. They are good with kids and relatively easy to train. I also read they are good for an apartment (which is where I live now) because they don't need as much exercise as, say, a lab or retriever.

Thanks, again, everyone for the help! I think I am going to try this place (Welcome to Friendship Kennels - Home) as it seems to look as good as any! If I get one (still discussing with the wife whether we want to drop $1500 for a pup, plus vet fees and food ect.) I will be sure to post some pics!

Bulldogs are not like most puppies... you have to clean the wrinkles everyday. Get pet insurance. The two we have always have problems and need to see the vet.

 

[Wallruss64]

I'm a big fan of shelters as well. I got a beagle/coonhound mix about a month ago and she is the best. But she started limping on Monday and shes gotta go to the vet today. I knew naming her Trice would mean she would have bad luck. haha

 

[cyadict]

I had an English while at ISU. In fact, I used a portion of my financial aid to buy him. He was a great dog, but he did have his problems. Would love to have another one some day.

 

[omarmcgraw]

Hey Rip, I'm interested in those pups from your work. PM me or email me at [email protected]

Thanks

 

[cycloneace55]

Bulldogs are notorious for being the breed with the most health problems. They are also know to be very stubborn and require alot of patience to train. They do slobber and have upper respritory issues like all brachosaphalic dogs. (the ones with the smooshed in faces) That being said no breed is as recognizable as an english bulldog. Best of luck in finding one.

Animal Planet :: Dog Breed Profile :: Bulldog
general info about the breed.

 

[nickcyv]

I have an English Bulldog, just turned one and have had no health problems with him. He is a great dog and puts the typical dumb, lazy bulldog, stereotype to shame! He is energetic and always likes to go outside and romp around. He isn't a lab or anything like that but far from lazy.
My parents also have a Bulldog that just turned 3 and she is a little bit lazier, but still likes to go outside and prance around.

I would strongly recommend Stimson Bulldogs from Clarinda, Iowa. That is where both my parents and I have gotten our Bulldogs and have been very satisfied.
Stimson Bulldogs, Clarinda, IA, 51632 English Bulldog Breeders, English Bulldog Sales, English Bulldog Puppies