Confusing

[platinum]

Hi everyone...

After almost 2 years of research, I finally got a 9 month old EB. There are still some stuff I need help with like:



1. I've read that the EB are not meant for athletic stuff but I see some EB races on youtube. There are also some posts saying their bulldog does a daily walk of up to 20 mins

2. Even in an air conditioned room, my dog's tongue keeps sticking out and its like he's panting. The vet checked his heart rate and everything was good. He said that since he has a big underbite, its natural. Is this true?

Brutus weighs 23kilos


Thanks

 

[Clermont]

congratulations!!!!!

 

[oscarmayer]

He may, at some point in time, benefit from soft palate reduction surgery. Three of my 5 are VERY active...the other 2 not so much. Taller, leggier specimens are usually the more active models. Shorter legs, big head, and barrel chested versions are usually a bit more lethargic.
All bulldogs are capable of great bursts of speed that seemingly manifest from nothing. Sometimes motivated by food, prey, or shear delight, it's best not to intervene in one of these episodes. You'd be putting yourself at great risk. Just sit back and enjoy.

 

[2BullyMama]

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As mentioned by Chip.... they are all different. Some have energy of a lab and great breathing, others are lazy but have burst of energy. You will get to know all the ins and outs of your boy as time goes on, but you have to monitor and be very aware of his limitations as you get to recognize them

good luck and please share some pictures

 

[7oniarc]

Congratulations! It took me two years to finally get one, after planning and saving. I got her at 4 months and she turned 2 in November.
I agree about the soft palette surgery, and unfortunately, Bulldogs are born with very large tongues(just a side note). Dinah has definitely benefited from her soft palette surgery.

 

[helsonwheels]

He may, at some point in time, benefit from soft palate reduction surgery. Three of my 5 are VERY active...the other 2 not so much. Taller, leggier specimens are usually the more active models. Shorter legs, big head, and barrel chested versions are usually a bit more lethargic.
All bulldogs are capable of great bursts of speed that seemingly manifest from nothing. Sometimes motivated by food, prey, or shear delight, it's best not to intervene in one of these episodes. You'd be putting yourself at great risk. Just sit back and enjoy.

Shorter legs, big head, and barrel chested versions are usually a bit more lethargic.... explain Duke! Duke’s like on speed 24/7. :D

 

[platinum]

Thanks for your replies… This is Brutus


Since the AC was on, the room temp was good. He did not run but he was like this, he kept panting… I forgot to mention that we just got him and he’s on his first week. Is it a factor? Maybe he’s not comfortable yet?

 

[oscarmayer]

...explain Duke!

Duke defies any explanation.

 

[oscarmayer]

You say AC on, but at what temperature and ambient humidity? Anything over 72 and our guys begin to stress a little... especially if humidity is high(>60%).

 

[Manydogs]

[MENTION=15418]platinum[/MENTION] If you can possibly find a Bulldog Veterinarian, have his palette and nodules checked, to be sure.

 

[2BullyMama]

Thanks for your replies… This is Brutus
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Since the AC was on, the room temp was good. He did not run but he was like this, he kept panting… I forgot to mention that we just got him and he’s on his first week. Is it a factor? Maybe he’s not comfortable yet?

what is the AC set on?

 

[Zedsded]

Congrats on your new bully!! All bullies are different though our Dudley runs to the door every day desperate to go for his daily walk with Chris our dog walker, on the other hand when we try and get his harness on at the weekend to go for a walk with us he's like a bucking bronco! and wants to stay on the sofa, that been said once we get him out the door he will gladly walk for an hour or so with us (as long as its cold :D)