Just rescued confused

[Mdhowell33]

So I “won” a bill dog yesterday from a free raffle. I went expecting a Frenchie puppy, I got a English bulldog mix, about 7 months old with no name even yet, he walks funny though Ans his front feet are turned out we have a vet apt this week but just wanted opinions for now he plays and runs with my other dogs so he doesn’t seem to be in pain.

 

[rjisaterp]

Welcome to EBN @Mdhowell33 . Please look at the thread "Welcome and Introductions." You can introduce yourself and your bully...we love pictures. Also you will find the "Rules of the Forum."

Again welcome. RJ

 

[oscarmayer]

He’s cute! He’s got wonky feets. Love his color. Love him all you can, he’ll love you right back.

 

[Mdhowell33]

He’s cute! He’s got wonky feets. Love his color. Love him all you can, he’ll love you right back.

Thank u he’s beautiful and a sweetheart no matter what he’s mixed with but I’m pretty sure he’s English and American bulldog . And yea I’m pretty sure he has hip dysplasia goes to the vet Friday so we’ll see

 

[berlin78]

So I “won” a bill dog yesterday from a free raffle. I went expecting a Frenchie puppy, I got a English bulldog mix, about 7 months old with no name even yet, he walks funny though Ans his front feet are turned out we have a vet apt this week but just wanted opinions for now he plays and runs with my other dogs so he doesn’t seem to be in pain.

What a cutie! They are a lot of work, but the affection they give is tremendous. Best wishes!

 

[2BullyMama]

Thank u he’s beautiful and a sweetheart no matter what he’s mixed with but I’m pretty sure he’s English and American bulldog . And yea I’m pretty sure he has hip dysplasia goes to the vet Friday so we’ll see

Be sure the vet you choose is bulldog savvy… they are special cases and can have long list of health issues. With the feet turned in.. I believe that is a malnutrition problem… if you are willing, you should find and feed him a good raw diet to help get him on the right track.

 

[1Chumly]

He is a beautiful boy. I think you really did win first prize! With a little bit of something else mixed in, he could be healthier than your average bulldog!
My dachshund has "Charlie Chaplin" feet. It just adds to his charm! Good luck at the vets and as mentioned, make sure he is Bulldog savvy, it makes all the difference.

 

[benny]

With a little bit of something else mixed in…

This is actually a common misconception, concocted and spread by aspca/peta/etc.

 

[1Chumly]

This is actually a common misconception, concocted and spread by aspca/peta/etc.

??? More info please. I have heard that a bulldog mix is often healthier as for starters their nose is usually a bit longer.

 

[benny]

??? More info please. I have heard that a bulldog mix is often healthier as for starters their nose is usually a bit longer.

A preservation breeder, doing health tests on their stock and making conscious decisions on matching, will ALWAYS produce healthier pups than the (at best) random chance a backyard breeder gets. When you mix breeds you INTRODUCE MORE issues and MORE unreliability. Having no idea at all of a dog's pedigree puts you at a major disadvantage as an owner.

The current trend of "doodles" is a great present-day-crisis example of this.

UCDavis published a study on this about 10 years ago.

Purebred dogs not always at higher risk for genetic disorders, study finds

If you think your mixed-breed pup is naturally hardier than the neighbor’s purebred, you may want to think again. A new study by researchers at the University of California, Davis, indicates that mixed breeds don’t necessarily have an advantage when it comes to inherited canine disorders...

www.ucdavis.edu

 

[1Chumly]

A preservation breeder, doing health tests on their stock and making conscious decisions on matching, will ALWAYS produce healthier pups than the (at best) random chance a backyard breeder gets. When you mix breeds you INTRODUCE MORE issues and MORE unreliability. Having no idea at all of a dog's pedigree puts you at a major disadvantage as an owner.

The current trend of "doodles" is a great present-day-crisis example of this.

UCDavis published a study on this about 10 years ago.

Purebred dogs not always at higher risk for genetic disorders, study finds

If you think your mixed-breed pup is naturally hardier than the neighbor’s purebred, you may want to think again. A new study by researchers at the University of California, Davis, indicates that mixed breeds don’t necessarily have an advantage when it comes to inherited canine disorders...

www.ucdavis.edu

Thanks!

 

[helsonwheels]

He’s absolutely beautiful. At the end of the day, he will have less breathing issues cause his nose is a tad longer. He also has less nose rope, less bulging eyes……in a nutshell, less issues ”if” any, to go through.

Enjoy, he’s sure is a cutie

 

[helsonwheels]

A preservation breeder, doing health tests on their stock and making conscious decisions on matching, will ALWAYS produce healthier pups than the (at best) random chance a backyard breeder gets. When you mix breeds you INTRODUCE MORE issues and MORE unreliability. Having no idea at all of a dog's pedigree puts you at a major disadvantage as an owner.

The current trend of "doodles" is a great present-day-crisis example of this.

UCDavis published a study on this about 10 years ago.

Purebred dogs not always at higher risk for genetic disorders, study finds

If you think your mixed-breed pup is naturally hardier than the neighbor’s purebred, you may want to think again. A new study by researchers at the University of California, Davis, indicates that mixed breeds don’t necessarily have an advantage when it comes to inherited canine disorders...

www.ucdavis.edu

I have a question….Do you believe 100% with this article?

I’m just curious cause I know you enough to say, you’re very knowledgeable. Why I’m curious to know your opinion

 

[benny]

I have a question….Do you believe 100% with this article?

I’m just curious cause I know you enough to say, you’re very knowledgeable. Why I’m curious to know your opinion

I would go further and say I agree 100% with what I posted above. The article only very briefly touches on my main point:

A preservation breeder, doing health tests on their stock and making conscious decisions on matching, will ALWAYS produce healthier pups than the (at best) random chance a backyard breeder gets.