How to Care for Bulldog Puppies

While all puppies require a significant amount of care, bulldog puppies have some additional physical and emotional needs specific to their breed. The facial characteristics of bulldogs pose grooming-related issues, and their muzzle structure makes them prone to certain health problems, according to dogchannel.com. However, as long as bulldog puppy owners pay special attention to these areas, and know what situations to avoid, the task of caring for bulldog puppies will be made easier.

Things You'll Need

  • Puppy kibble
  • Fenced-in area
  • Choke collar
  • Lead
  • Soft bristle or rubber brush
  • Gentle shampoo
  • Premoistened wipes
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Instructions

    • 1

      Feed your bulldog kibble designed for puppies for at least the first year of its life. Provide two to three meals per day, or leave food out for the puppy to eat as much as it wants. Bulldog owners may be concerned about obesity, but if your puppy is getting enough exercise, this should not be a concern, according to The Bulldog Club of America.

    • 2

      Exercise your puppy at least twice a day. Allow it to run around, supervised, in a fenced in-area, or take it for walks using a lightweight choke collar and lead.

    • 3

      Monitor your bulldog puppy closely to ensure that it does not spend too much time outside when the weather is hot and humid. Bulldogs are susceptible to heat exhaustion and heat stroke because of the short length of their muzzles, according to dogchannel.com.

    • 4

      Brush your bulldog puppy with a soft bristle or rubber brush at least three times per week. Each time, start at the puppy's hind quarters and work your way toward its head, brushing against the grain of the hair. Go over the coat again, brushing with the grain of the hair. Massage your puppy's coat with your hands to equally distribute natural oils.

    • 5

      Bathe your puppy only when it is dirty because bulldogs that are brushed regularly do not need frequent bathing, according to The Bulldog Club of America. When you need to bathe your puppy, use a gentle shampoo.

    • 6

      Clean the folds of skin around your bulldog puppy's eyes and nose daily with a premoistened baby wipe or a wipe designed for dogs containing aloe or lanolin. Dry the wrinkles completely, as moisture will breed bacteria that may cause odor and soreness.

    • 7

      Prepare to spend ample time with your puppy. Bulldogs are companion dogs and do not like to be left alone for very long, according to dogchannel.com.