Can you go running with a Bulldog?
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Will be fine apart from the very hottest of days (presuming you are in the UK)
There are a number of breeders who are turning out fit dogs - ours can do a 5K easily and regularly goes out alongside a horse for an hour or so.
We do keeps ours lighter than most though and this particular one is a bit mental and quite small for a bulldog.
Our older dog is a bigger "vistorian bulldog" (i.e. not a full KC breed) and could go all day when he was younger, but always hated the rain and it was impossible to make him go out in bad weather.
There are a number of breeders who are turning out fit dogs - ours can do a 5K easily and regularly goes out alongside a horse for an hour or so.
We do keeps ours lighter than most though and this particular one is a bit mental and quite small for a bulldog.
Our older dog is a bigger "vistorian bulldog" (i.e. not a full KC breed) and could go all day when he was younger, but always hated the rain and it was impossible to make him go out in bad weather.
Edited by anonymous-user on Monday 4th June 17:27
Busy. I work 5-6 days a week. 
Im a Collie man really but miss having a dog and although walks before and after work aren't a problem there'd be a fair amount of waiting around and sleeping.
I know a collie would go bonkers for that amount of time whereas from articles I've read Bulldogs enjoy lots of sleep!
Im a Collie man really but miss having a dog and although walks before and after work aren't a problem there'd be a fair amount of waiting around and sleeping.
I know a collie would go bonkers for that amount of time whereas from articles I've read Bulldogs enjoy lots of sleep!
MrMoonyMan said:
I know a collie would go bonkers for that amount of time whereas from articles I've read Bulldogs enjoy lots of sleep!
Seriously no. Bulldogs absolutely completely crave human company.If you can arrange a kennel with a run in your garden it's doable providing you have a couple of dogs to keep each other company and you can 100% guarantee exercise before and after - may work with some working breeds but definitely not a bulldog.
MrMoonyMan said:
Busy. I work 5-6 days a week.
Im a Collie man really but miss having a dog and although walks before and after work aren't a problem there'd be a fair amount of waiting around and sleeping.
I know a collie would go bonkers for that amount of time whereas from articles I've read Bulldogs enjoy lots of sleep!
What about a greyhound? They don't seem to need much exercise and are happy laying about all day. I reckon that any dog that will be happy to go for a run will be less happy about sitting around all day. Im a Collie man really but miss having a dog and although walks before and after work aren't a problem there'd be a fair amount of waiting around and sleeping.
I know a collie would go bonkers for that amount of time whereas from articles I've read Bulldogs enjoy lots of sleep!
I agree with above and second the Greyhound (or a whippet). My whippet can sleep for hours or walk for hours but is just as happy with a 20 min spurt if needed. The breed would cope with a jog if you really wanted to walk your dog like this but they like sniffing and seeking out things. They still like company as do all dogs and greyhounds can be prone to separation anxiety, whippets seem to tolerate it better.
I'm a previous collie person but I have been won over by our whippet much more in keeping with our lifestyle and calmer, with the occasional madness
I'm a previous collie person but I have been won over by our whippet much more in keeping with our lifestyle and calmer, with the occasional madness
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I'm a previous collie person but I have been won over by our whippet much more in keeping with our lifestyle and calmer, with the occasional madness
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I'm a Cairn person ,basically because I grew up with one, and the one I now have suits my lifestyle. But I still love collies, having owned a couple. Possibly a collie might fit in more with someone who loves to run. They just love to fit in with your life, and if exercise is your thing, then a collie is a good match. Madness ,Bex- you've never seen a Cairn have a mad half hour - my 11 year old comes in from a walk and has a good few circuits of lounge /kitchen ( even round the table in the kitchen)- The funny thing is watching him getting a grip on the parquet in the lounge as he turns. ,before he's had enough . Then it's another session with one of his squeeky toys.
I'm a previous collie person but I have been won over by our whippet much more in keeping with our lifestyle and calmer, with the occasional madness
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I'm a Cairn person ,basically because I grew up with one, and the one I now have suits my lifestyle. But I still love collies, having owned a couple. Possibly a collie might fit in more with someone who loves to run. They just love to fit in with your life, and if exercise is your thing, then a collie is a good match. Madness ,Bex- you've never seen a Cairn have a mad half hour - my 11 year old comes in from a walk and has a good few circuits of lounge /kitchen ( even round the table in the kitchen)- The funny thing is watching him getting a grip on the parquet in the lounge as he turns. ,before he's had enough . Then it's another session with one of his squeeky toys.
bexVN said:
I think he was more worried about his long working hours re: a collie and I would agree with him. Nearly all breeds have their mad moments, I have seen my friends Cairn have a mad sess with a toy so can quite believe what you're describing
Yep - if he's got long working hours, then perhaps a collie is not the dog to have. I did have one rescue one, and she came to accept our lifestyle- it was her house to lounge around in all day ,she had water & a bit of food, and freedom of the house. But then she'd had one life ( from her way of behaving ) , I d say hell . She never complained, just loved her life with us. She became a house dog, just loving her comfort as our pet,and going daft on her walks. All she wanted and got was love and a bit of petting,and she was happy.But most Collies need a lot of exercise . My Son's quite keen on a Bulldog so have looked into them. The better bred dogs tend to be more active than you think. I'd goggle "Bulldog rescue" and get an insight into the breed. I'd also look at http://www.mystylebulldogs.com/. They seem to be producing a healthier Bulldog.
Judging by the amount of ill thought out pregnancies we see, they have a long way to go yet. I can't deny that some are trying to breed longer noses, straighter legs, smaller chests but we still see a lot of s
t breeding.
We see a lot of bullies because my Boss owns a rescued one and word spread so she gets a lot of people come to her, usually to do the caesarians!
Most are just looking at the money they can make (so bhes are being mated far too young) we try and tell them but it's hard to make them see what the issues are.
And if you saw the amount of snorting, panting bullies that I see especialy when the weather warms a bit you wouldn't say they were exercise tolerant.
I saw a heat stroke bulldog last year, they'd been in the park with it and it was a warm day but this dog had been in the shade under a tree and still nearly collapsed. I happened to be at the park so was able to help it at the scene.
I do actually love these dogs characters but I cannot accept that they are good for someone who wants to go jogging with their dog, only with extreme care, and very careful breed line choice could this be possible.
Another thing to consider, we charge £700 for caesarian (£60 for u./sound scan) - most bhes will have 6-7 pups. These pups are selling for 1.5-2k each. Why - because people are prepared to pay this incredible amount for a breed of dog that is likely to have several chronic medical conditons in its life...personally I think that is a bit crazy but until people start refusing to pay these ridiculous prices breeders will continue to charge it and indiscriminant breeding will continue.
Sorry to have gone on a bit!
Had a quick look at the above website and they do seem to be aware of doing the right thing for the breed, the pups have a bit of a muzzle which is good but the chest is still wide, sl bow leg on some of the pups but level with hind legs which is good looked heavy though, this build would be unsuitable for the type of exercise the OP would want to do.
t breeding. We see a lot of bullies because my Boss owns a rescued one and word spread so she gets a lot of people come to her, usually to do the caesarians!
Most are just looking at the money they can make (so b
hes are being mated far too young) we try and tell them but it's hard to make them see what the issues are.And if you saw the amount of snorting, panting bullies that I see especialy when the weather warms a bit you wouldn't say they were exercise tolerant.
I saw a heat stroke bulldog last year, they'd been in the park with it and it was a warm day but this dog had been in the shade under a tree and still nearly collapsed. I happened to be at the park so was able to help it at the scene.
I do actually love these dogs characters
but I cannot accept that they are good for someone who wants to go jogging with their dog, only with extreme care, and very careful breed line choice could this be possible.Another thing to consider, we charge £700 for caesarian (£60 for u./sound scan) - most b
hes will have 6-7 pups. These pups are selling for 1.5-2k each. Why - because people are prepared to pay this incredible amount for a breed of dog that is likely to have several chronic medical conditons in its life...personally I think that is a bit crazy but until people start refusing to pay these ridiculous prices breeders will continue to charge it and indiscriminant breeding will continue.Sorry to have gone on a bit!
Had a quick look at the above website and they do seem to be aware of doing the right thing for the breed, the pups have a bit of a muzzle which is good but the chest is still wide, sl bow leg on some of the pups but level with hind legs which is good looked heavy though, this build would be unsuitable for the type of exercise the OP would want to do.
Edited by bexVN on Tuesday 5th June 01:25
Edited by bexVN on Tuesday 5th June 01:36
They are a very different dog if they are kept a bit lighter than shown. The breeder shown is excellent and both my dogs are related (one very closely indeed)
We just keep ours significantly lighter than the people who show them do and it seems to work for us.
Proceed with some caution though.
We just keep ours significantly lighter than the people who show them do and it seems to work for us.
Proceed with some caution though.
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