Question for Fellow Bulldog Parents

[xsubsailor]

Hey everyone!
I have a question about sun exposure for my English Bulldog, Winnie. She has a mostly white coat with some brindle patches, and I’ve heard that light-colored dogs can be more prone to sunburn or even skin cancer.

We love our daily walks, which can last a few hours, and when we’re home she loves lounging or napping in the sunny window on her ottoman. I’m starting to wonder if she might be getting too much sun, especially around her head and neck where she’s the lightest.

How much sun is considered too much for a light-colored bulldog? And do any of you use UV-protective shirts or window film for indoor sun exposure?

Thanks in advance — trying to keep my little sunshine lover safe!

 

[Lennie. U.K.]

I never stop Jeffo sun bathing, when he gets to hot he will just move to the shade, and he doe's follow the sun around the garden, and in the house. One thing I will say, when I had Freyr all white EBT, I did put cream on her ears, and she was another sun worshipper, but EBT's ears are different to BBD's. Also here in the U.K. we are lucky to get sun maybe a little different in the States.

 

[helsonwheels]

They are prone but it’s not dangerous unless like any breed sits in the sun during hot scorching summers. But definitely not these months.

Btw, we’ve been all lied to about staying out of the sun. A body needs Vit D3. Why as a human it’s important to up your D3 till summer comes back. Dogs also need a good dose of sun. So walking definitely is fine.

 

[KillRbee18]

My baby gets some sun but I am careful in how much sun he gets- it seems he overheats quickly.

 

[helsonwheels]

My baby gets some sun but I am careful in how much sun he gets- it seems he overheats quickly.

In a nutshell, that’s all you have to worry about. Overheating which is not happening nowadays.

 

[KillRbee18]

In a nutshell, that’s all you have to worry about. Overheating which is not happening nowadays.

You’re absolutely right. I am so amazed how quickly they overheat.