Hello to everyone on this site. I'm a fresh English bulldog owner from Estonia. I got Alistair a bit more than a month ago when he was 3 months old. He is such a sweetheart and we feel so lucky to have him. I've had dogs before but this is my first bulldog. I can't believe how different this puppy is compared to other dogs I've known. Not just the looks but behavior and everything. All in all it's been a blast so far.
I do have couple of concerns though and thought people on this site might be able to help. I understand bulldogs have often issues with digestion and so does Alistair. His stools are almost always loose or semi-loose and very smelly. I've been feeding him mainly Royal Canin Medium Junior kibbles, which were recommended by breeder. In addition he gets some bio-yoghurt every day and some meat or fish fillet or boiled egg now and then. His stools change colour if he has had larger amount of meat but stay loose. He is growing well, has put on 6 kilos already in one month (weighs 17 kg now at 4 months). I'm surprised Royal Canin is rated so low on this forum. Here it is considered to be a very good pet food brand. Could the kibbles be the cause of Alistair's tummy issues? Maybe I should try a different brand. I noticed that online shop, where I buy his food, does have some higher rated foods, Acana and Orijen among them. I don't think I am prepared to cook all his meals myself. Just don't have time for that as we also have human toddler and baby to look after.
Other concerns are about Alistair's physical abilities. He is quite playful and seems to have lot of energy but still is often reluctant to come for a walk. Also I hope he starts walking up and down stairs soon. We live up the stairs and have to carry him up and down several times a day. 17 kilos is quite a lot to carry already.
Thank you for reading. Lots of wiggles from little bullhog Alistair!

I do have couple of concerns though and thought people on this site might be able to help. I understand bulldogs have often issues with digestion and so does Alistair. His stools are almost always loose or semi-loose and very smelly. I've been feeding him mainly Royal Canin Medium Junior kibbles, which were recommended by breeder. In addition he gets some bio-yoghurt every day and some meat or fish fillet or boiled egg now and then. His stools change colour if he has had larger amount of meat but stay loose. He is growing well, has put on 6 kilos already in one month (weighs 17 kg now at 4 months). I'm surprised Royal Canin is rated so low on this forum. Here it is considered to be a very good pet food brand. Could the kibbles be the cause of Alistair's tummy issues? Maybe I should try a different brand. I noticed that online shop, where I buy his food, does have some higher rated foods, Acana and Orijen among them. I don't think I am prepared to cook all his meals myself. Just don't have time for that as we also have human toddler and baby to look after.
Other concerns are about Alistair's physical abilities. He is quite playful and seems to have lot of energy but still is often reluctant to come for a walk. Also I hope he starts walking up and down stairs soon. We live up the stairs and have to carry him up and down several times a day. 17 kilos is quite a lot to carry already.
Thank you for reading. Lots of wiggles from little bullhog Alistair!
