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The
following page was created after receiving many emails with similar
questions being asked, and is intended to help prospective Aussie
Bulldog owners learn more about this magnificent breed. All
information is based on Beccam Aussie Bulldogs dogs and our
opinion
only. While all Aussie Bulldogs should be the same, there may be
variations. We suggest that some research be done into other kennels
Aussie Bulldogs. Firstly we must stress the importance of only buying a registered Aussie Bulldog. We and many other breeders are dedicated to this breed. Registering Aussie Bulldog pups ensures that health type and temperament are according to the breed standard. By doing this we are ensuring the development of this magnificent breed; and ensuring that they will be around for a long time to come. If you have any questions that have not appeared on this page, or would like more information on some answers please contact us back to Beccam's
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I hear Aussie Bulldogs being compared to British Bulldogs? What is the difference
between Aussie Bulldog and British Bulldog? Aussie
Bulldogs are not yet recognised by the ANKC. However they do have their own
registering bodies that do for the Aussie Bulldog what the ANKC does for the
pure bred dog community. Aussie
Bulldogs are larger in height and therefore also in weight. Aussie
Bulldogs should also have a broad square head which should appear as a box
(square muzzle) on a box (square head), and generally much cleaner looking than
that of the British Bulldog. The Aussie
Bulldog should also have a level top line as opposed to the roach back which is
preferred in the British Bulldog. Do
Aussie Bulldogs have any health problems? To our
knowledge these dogs have no constant hereditary defects; They also
have no major health issues. However every now and then (as with all breeds of
dog), a health issue will come along in an individual dog. Care
should be taken with young dogs. While they may look like a tough dog, Aussie
Bulldogs are fragile while they are growing and need the right amount of
exercise, care and nutrition to ensure a healthy adult dog. This means no rough
play with humans or heavier dogs.
What
kind of temperament do Aussie Bulldogs have? They have
a very predictable and safe temperament. Aussie Bulldogs are extremely loyal and are a happy breed. They love being
around the family.
How
are they with family? How are they with children? Our dogs
and most Aussie Bulldogs love being involved in the family. They will bark to
warn off any intruder or unfamiliar person, to protect their family. They are
an extremely loyal dog. They are
also great with kids, and as long as they are properly socialised with
children; they pick up the right way to behave around them. They will also obey
voice commands given by children that they are socialised with. They do
need to be taught that everyone in the family is above them in the pecking
order. As with all dogs,
it is necessary to supervise children and dogs at all times. We have
never seen or heard of an Aussie Bulldog attacking a person.
How
much will it cost me to buy an Aussie Bulldog? At present
expect to pay around $1000 - $1500 for an Aussie Bulldog. We believe
that dogs should be priced according to their quality. And that breeding
quality Aussie Bulldogs should be around $1500. At this
stage of the Aussie Bulldog we do not think they are worth more than $1500. If you are
buying from interstate, you will need to add a little bit more depending on
where you live.
What
sort of ongoing cost would I be looking at? Feed? Vet? Most
Aussie Bulldogs eat just about anything. We feed ours on a mix of dry food and
raw food. About 4 cups all up, it costs only a couple of dollars a day. We also
worm our dogs religiously, and recommend that others do too. Vet bills
and visits to the vet are usually pretty low, but it sometimes depends on how
mischievous your Aussie Bulldog is. Will
they ruin my backyard and house? Do they chew? Do they dig? They can
if not entertained correctly. Be sure they are getting adequate exercise and
play time. Aussie
Bulldogs are easy to house train and will usually go to the toilet in the one
spot of the yard every time. And not in places they consider their home. Pups will
chew but should chew less once they are mature, you will need to ensure they are adequately entertained and give them a
toy to chew. Then the rest is up to discipline. They will
dig in the dirt on a hot day, so they can expose the cooler surface to lie in.
they will usually do this right after a swim while they are wet. Great fun to
clean! Aussie Bulldogs mature at around 2 years of age, the majority of their growing should stop at this time also. Even though they have reached maturity they are still like big pups.
A healthy and happy Aussie Bulldog should live for 10 years or more Aussie Bulldogs should range between 17-20 inches to the shoulder. And weigh between 22 and 35kg. For more information on physical features of the Aussie Bulldog visit the Breed standard Are
they suited to small yards? Providing
they are adequately entertained and exercised they will suit a small backyard.
Just watch for signs of depression and stress. Are
they suited as an indoor dog? The Aussie
Bulldog is very adaptable, and can adapt to your lifestyle. They enjoy the
outdoors in particular lying in the sun or going for a swim. However if
they do come indoors, they never want to go back outside again. How
much exercise do they require? Aussie
Bulldogs are very adaptable, they will exercise themselves if they have a
decent size yard, although they do like a change in scenery and like to get out
and go for a walk. Some dogs
are a bit more athletic than others, and can go for long runs every day. Most
Aussie Bulldogs are just as happy to walk everyday, or every couple of days. As far as
grooming, they are a short coat breed so they need less brushing and washing
than long coat breeds. You do however
want to keep their eyes, ears, skin folds and teeth clean. This is usually only
a weekly job of wiping them over with a damp flannel and then drying them
thoroughly. Do
we need to be familiar with dogs? It will
help in knowing what to expect of a dog and knowing what it will expect of you.
But Aussie Bulldogs can be a great first dog. Be sure to get one that will suit
your lifestyle and make sure it is healthy. If you learn
as much as you can about the Aussie Bulldog and their behaviour you will have
no problem. Aussie
Bulldogs make the best companions. They are very loyal dogs. And are full of
surprises, they can always make you laugh. They are very good at picking up
what mood you are in and learning to behave according to you. If you are
looking for a lap dog, they will try to fulfil this, although it is advised
that you get a lighter breed for this purpose. I
can not find an Aussie Bulldog pup for sale? Don’t
stress and be patient. Pups are available regularly. Keep in contact with breeders regularly.
They will often know of pups available before the public do. Once they know
what you are after they can guide you to what you are looking for. Do not
jump in and buy just any pup. Do your research. Make sure
you only buy a registered dog. I can not find a pup for sale or breeder in my state? Most
breeders will transport pups interstate and even overseas. What
age are they ready to go to new homes? In Most
transport companies require the pups to be 10-12 weeks old before transport
interstate. And older for overseas. How
do I know the Aussie Bulldog I am getting will have the look I am after? We
are after one that looks a lot like a British bulldog. I have noticed a
lot of the Aussie Bulldogs are taller, not as many wrinkles and have longer
noses. It is hard
to know what a good pup is. They can be very deceiving when they have all the
extra skin and puppy fat. The best
thing to do is to see pictures of the parents, and even grandparents if
possible. Pairings of dogs that are very similar in look will continue that
consistent look. As with
all dogs some pairings can throw back several generations and look more like 2
or 3 generations back. Get to
know the breed standard and get to know what the dogs look like in real life. Also check
out one of the many Aussie Bulldog forums. There are many dogs that you can
follow through pictures from 8 weeks old through to adulthood. This may give
you a good idea of what to look for in pups. The last
thing to consider is the pup’s percentage. The ideal percentage of the Aussie
Bulldog is 81.25% (or 13/16 as a fraction). Percentage
is the fraction of British Bulldog that has been used in the make up of a
particular dog. 81.25% (or 13/16) being ideal. Any less than 60% do not have
enough strength in carrying consistency of type, and any more than 90% can inherit
some of the exaggerated features of the British Bulldog. Percentage is not how much British Bulldog is actually in an individual dog. It is not used by all breeders. back to topThe
bulldog look is obviously something we are attracted to, but I would like a dog
that can come for a run as well. The Aussie
Bulldog is generally a dog that enjoys getting out and exercising. However the
more it looks like a short stocky Bulldog with a pushed in face, the less
likely it will be able to sustain its exercising for a long period of time. We are
hoping to breed a dog that has a healthy balance between the two. Keep in
mind the original Bulldogs were bred to stand and fight bears and bulls. And
while the Aussie Bulldog is generations away form this, they are still large
heavy built dogs. They are better at short burst of exercise than long marathon
style running.
Are
there any older dogs available? Mature
Aussie Bulldogs are available due to different circumstances. Make sure you ask
lots of questions in regards to older dogs and sometimes it pays to get a
second opinion from another breeder. Also always request the dog be registered
and a have the dog health checked.
Do
they get along with other dogs? Yes, as
long as they are properly socialised Aussie Bulldogs will get along with any
animal. As with
most dogs however they may have issues with entire dogs of the same gender. Example. 2 entire
males or 2 entire females may not get along. Especially if a female is on heat,
pregnant or raising pups. Females
should be watched when on heat, pregnant or when they have pups. Their
personalities may change and dogs that usually have a sound temperament can be
grumpy.
Are Aussie Bulldogs intelligent? Are they easy to train? All dogs
are intelligent; the circumstances however need to be right for them to be
trained and to learn. Our Aussie Bulldogs learn basic voice command quite
easily. Because of this, they are easy to have in and around the house. Aussie
Bulldogs may be stubborn which can make them seem harder to train, but once
again it comes down to the circumstances. We also
have all our dogs house trained; they are very quick to pick this up.
Can
they be left alone for long periods of time? We
both work and the dog would be alone for 6 to 7 hours 4 days of the week
but would be walked every day. Aussie
Bulldogs are ok to be left alone for long periods of time during the day. You
will probably need to provide some sort of entertainment while you are not
there, and then when you arrive home. It is advised that you keep an eye on
them for signs of boredom, stress and depression. You will
also need to provide shelter and relief from all types of weather. The best
thing you can do for your dog if it is to be left alone is to give it a
routine. Everything should happen at the same time everyday. This will prevent
the dog from getting stressed when you leave.
Do Aussie Bulldogs make good guard dogs? My initial
answer is no. This has never been our intention to breed this in our dogs. The
Aussie Bulldog was bred to be a family animal. They will however be a good watch dog and
bark at anything unfamiliar that approaches them, their yard and their family
(human family). But they will only bark to warn anyone off; then they will
either stay to play or run and hide. I have
never seen or heard of an Aussie Bulldog attack a person before.
We
are not planning on breeding should we get our Aussie Bulldog ‘de-sexed’? This is
entirely up to you. There are many myths about entire dogs. It is best to do
some research into it. And ask your vet. We have
never had a problem in handling any of our entire Aussie Bulldogs. We would
recommend not to neuter or spey your dog until atleast 2 years old. This
should cover your dog for its crucial growth periods where certain hormones
help the growth and development of your dog. There are growth and weight
concerns that are associated with neutering and speying.
I
would love to breed the Aussie Bulldog in the future. Is there anything I should know? When I
looked into breeding the Aussie Bulldog the first thing I was told to do was to
get familiar with the breed standard, understand it and know everything that an
Aussie Bulldog should be; Also to get to know the breed itself. See in the
flesh as may Aussie Bulldogs as possible once you know what a good Aussie
Bulldog looks like, it will make it easier to make pairings for breeding.
There
are a few Aussie/Australian Bulldog Associations that breeders are apart of. What
is the difference? There are
a few differences, and if you are that interested, I can go into it further.
But the main thing is what they have in common. And that is that they are all
there for the benefit of the breed, and act as registering bodies to ensure
correct breeding occurs. This is to help with the development of the Aussie
Bulldog.
I
hear of Miniature Aussie Bulldogs. How are they different to Aussie Bulldogs? I
don’t want a big dog; would the miniature Aussie Bulldog be more suitable for
me? I don’t know much about the miniature Aussie Bulldog so I can’t really comment. However, I prefer a larger dog. A lot of people think the Aussie
Bulldog is much larger than what it actually is. Try and see an Aussie Bulldog
in person before you decide that you want a smaller dog.
The
Aussie Bulldog sounds like the right dog for me. Is there anything more I
should be aware of? Just because
it sounds like the right dog for you (and it probably is), check out some of
these dogs in person, do your research, and be brutally honest in regards to
selecting the right dog for you. These dogs will live for 10 yrs or more. Make
sure you are definitely providing it with a forever home.
How
do I find out more about this breed? Is there any way I can see an Aussie Bulldog? You can
contact us by email cameron@beccamaussiebulldogs.com.au Or by
phone 0402 236 018 If
possible get along and see some Aussie Bulldogs in the flesh. If you are in There is
also an Aussie Bulldog Breed day held every year in VIC, where breeders and
owners get together. Another must is to join an online Aussie Bulldog forum. We are apart of the United Aussie Bulldog Association's forum. The forum is free to join and has heaps of information and pictures. There are posts on health and type, and you can ask any questions and get many answers. check our links page. If you have further questions, or would like any topic expanded on, please don’t hesitate to ask. |
