WELCOME TO BINKLEY'S ENGLISH BULLDOGS!
We appreciate you taking the time to visit our site. If you are considering making one of our puppies a part of your family, please review our health guarantee, vaccination information; pricing and payment arrangements; replacement and refund policy; and our shipping and delivery details.
PURCHASE ˜ DEPOSITS ˜ PAYMENTS
Our puppies are ready to become a part of your family between 8 and 10 weeks of age. Should you pick your puppy before it is ready to go home with you, we ask for a $400.00 deposit. A deposit is considered a binding contract that you are agreeing to purchase that puppy. At that point, your puppy is considered sold and will not be offered to any other family. Deposits are non-refundable, sorry, no exceptions.
This also applies to a puppy that has been paid for in full or any stud service, if provided.
We accept credit cards through PayPal. (This is our preferred method of payment. If you are local, then cash. A 3% transfer fee must be added on to the cost of the puppy.) We will also accept Western Union, Money Grams, bank transfers, money orders, cashier checks and personal checks. The latter two must clear the bank before the puppy can be released. NSF checks will have a $50 charge in addition to any other costs incurred by the returned check.
HEALTH CARE ˜ GUARANTEE ˜ ITEMS NOT COVERED
We believe this puppy to be in good health at the time of sale. All of our puppies are checked, vaccinated and care for by a licensed veterinarian. Vaccinations include those for parvo and de-worming. We guarantee your puppy to be free from any significant serious life-threatening or congenital diseases (heart murmurs and cancer). For your guarantee to be affective, you must have the puppy checked by a licensed veterinarian within 72 hours of receiving. Failure to do so voids the health guarantee. Should something be found by the veterinarian, his findings must be put into writing, including name, address and phone number. Seller must be notified within 24 hours. We reserve the right to have the dog examined by our own veterinarian. Purchaser must bring puppy to our veterinarian as soon as possible. If the diagnosis is confirmed, we will resume possession. Purchaser will receive a credit towards another puppy (which may not be from the same dam and sire). If you pass on the available puppies, you will have the opportunity to pick from the next litter or forfeit any claim to another puppy. There are absolutely no refunds. The same applies in case of the death of the puppy within 72 hours of purchase. All documentation received at the time of purchase must be returned or the offer is null and void.
Items not covered include the following but may not be all inclusive:
Reimbursement for any veterinary expenses, tests, x-rays, medications, wormers, or vaccinations.
Reimbursement for any transportation for the return to seller or seller's veterinarian.
Any injury including one due to transporting, stress or any condition that is treatable, curable, or corrected.
Internal or external parasites, normal bulldog breed issues such as Cherry eye, entropies, joint problems, or skin allergies.
(Bulldogs, like most breeds, are predisposed to certain abnormalities. A normal bulldog may have one or more of these during its lifetime.)
Unsocialable behavior with other family members or other animals.
Any trait that is inherited such as coloring, markings, features including ear set, height, size, or show performance.
PURCHASER'S AGREEMENT
Purchaser agrees to have puppy receive preventative care and its routine vaccinations, de-worming, and heartworm. At 8 weeks, there are still inoculations that will be needed. It is imperative that they be given on time to insure that the puppy is protected. Be sure the puppy is not exposed to premises or animals that might be contaminated. Provide a proper diet with a high quality of dog food. We use the Nutro and Royal Canin brands. Researching ingredients will have you reading all of the dog food labels in the stores. Be sure that the first three ingredients are meat and meat by-products and not grains and soy.
Take the time to teach your dog good manners and basic commands; you will both be the happier.
We have begun housebreaking your puppy but it is your responsibility to continue that training.
We reserve the right to refuse to sell one of puppies to anyone that we do not feel would give them a safe, secure and permanent home.
SHIPPING
We will be glad to ship your new puppy to you as weather is permitting. Bulldogs are temperature sensitive and it cannot be too hot or cold. We will put your puppy on a major airline carrier in Huntsville, Alabama. The cost is $400 which includes an approved dog crate and can be paid as stated above. Arrangements must be made by the purchaser to fly the puppy from Huntsville to the airport of their choice. If you would like for us to drive, the time must be scheduled in advance, for a lenght of time no longer that three hours one way and for a fee of $200 to cover gas, etc.
We suggest that you research the pet and book stores for books on the English Bulldog. They will be invaluable resources that you will use and enjoy for years to come. Below are a few questions and answers that some people have asked. It is not intended to be all inclusive and we suggest you do your own research as we did in the beginning. We decided to raise bulldogs in our home. They are a part of our family. If you choose to make one of this breed a part of your family, it will be a decision that you will be glad you made.
What is the correct breed name?
According to the American Kennel Club and the Bulldog Club of America, the correct breed name is simply “Bulldog”. They are often incorrectly referred to as “English” or “British” bulldogs in order to distinguish them from other bulldog-related breeds.
What is the average life expectancy?
The average life expectancy of a bulldog is 8 to 10 years. Unfortunately, this is not long enough. Some die (for various reasons) at younger ages, while others have been known to live 12 to 14 years, and a few even longer!
What is the ideal living environment for a bulldog?
Bulldogs are indoor dogs. They love to be in the house and near their owners at almost all times. However, they do enjoy going outdoors to play or sunbathe. Bulldogs should not be kept solely outdoors. They are vulnerable to extreme temperatures (high and low), and are also a high target for theft, and should be supervised when outdoors.
How much general maintenance is required?
Bulldogs require a bit more maintenance than many breeds. To ensure the best health possible, bulldogs should eat a quality diet. Among bulldog owners, the most popular feeding regimen is two times per day (morning and evening). Bulldogs enjoy a short, brisk walk with their owners on a regular basis, during mild/cooler temperatures. Daily cleaning of the facial wrinkles is very important, and many require regular cleaning around the tail area. Ears should be cleaned on a regular basis. Many bulldogs require a dab of vaseline or vitamin E oil on their noses to keep them soft and moist. Toenails should be trimmed every 1 to 2 weeks. Brushing on a regular basis keeps the skin and coat healthy and minimizes shedding. Bathing only needs to be done every 1 to 2 months, unless it is deemed necessary.
Do they shed a lot?
Although the bulldog is a short-coated breed, they do shed. Some tend to be worse than others, but a good diet and regular maintenance will help.
How much exercise do they need?
Bulldogs are generally less active than many other breeds. They are often nicknamed “couch potatoes”, as they do tend to spend a lot of time laying around. However, most bulldogs enjoy regular exercise, as long as it is supervised and kept in moderation. They enjoy playing and going for walks with their owner.
Should I get a male or female?
This is simply a matter of preference. Male bulldogs tend to display the more typical physical characteristics of the breed, usually having a larger head, more massive bodies, and heavier bone. Females are generally more “feminine”, smaller in size, usually having smaller physical features. Every bulldog’s personality is different, but males are sometimes more calm-natured and loyal. Females can sometimes be more territorial, but they are still very loving and affectionate. Either sex makes a wonderful pet.
Are bulldogs good with children?
Bulldogs are generally known to be very good with children. It is best when the bulldog is raised with a child as a puppy. Most important, the child must understand how to treat the dog, and they should never be left together unsupervised. Bulldogs see children as playmates, and sometimes they don’t know their own strength. They are strong dogs, and can easily knock over a child during play. They also have a high tolerance to pain, and are fairly tolerant of the various things children may do (tugging and pulling on wrinkles, ears, coat, etc.). Bulldogs are often quite protective of young children.
How well do they get along with other animals?
Bulldogs can be territorial and don’t always get along with other animals. This is not always the case, but it’s important to remember that the bulldog was a fighting dog way back in the past. Socialization and training are essential for young bulldogs, and they should grow up to be well mannered, even-tempered adults. Bulldogs usually get along with other animals best if they are raised with that animal from the time they are puppies.
Are they noisy?
Bulldogs aren’t noisy in the same way that other breeds can be noisy, meaning they are generally not “barkers”. However, they are known to snore, grunt, belch, and pass gas. (We feed our dogs Royal Canin & Nutro dog foods and have very little problem with the gas.)
Do they drool a lot?
Contrary to popular belief, bulldogs don’t really drool very much. Many of them are sloppy drinkers, so it’s best to keep away from them if they’ve just visited the water bowl. The amount of drool seems to be related to the thickness of the bulldog’s flews. In general, the heavier the flews, the more drool. You can also expect them to salivate more if food is present.
How is their general temperament?
According to the official breed standard, “the disposition should be equable and kind, resolute and courageous (not vicious or aggressive), and demeanor should be pacific and dignified”.
How intelligent are they?
Bulldogs are much more intelligent than the general public gives them credit for. On the other hand, they are also quite stubborn. They do what they want, when they want. For this reason, they can be a bit more difficult to train than other breeds. Many bulldogs do enjoy working, but only if motivated (usually by food). Training sessions should be kept short and exciting, otherwise the bulldog may be easily bored. Once the owner learns to “communicate” with his bulldog, training can be quite easy and successful!
Why do bulldogs have wrinkled faces?
In the historical sport of bull-baiting, the wrinkles served the purpose of keeping the bull’s blood away from the bulldog’s eyes. The blood would flow down the bulldog’s face, around the eyes, under the chin and downward. Again, during bull-baiting, the physical design of the bulldog’s nose and jaw helped the dog to continue to hold the bull tightly, while still allowing the dog to breathe easily.
Why is a bulldog heavier in the head than in the rear?
In bull-baiting, when the bull attempts to shake the bulldog off, it would be less likely that the dog’s back would be broken.
Why are bulldogs loose-jointed?
When the bull actually shook the bulldog off, the loose joints helped to prevent serious structural injuries when landing on the ground.
Will a bulldog make a good guard dog?
In general, bulldogs love people. They are not known to be good guard or protection dogs. The breed’s ferocious, aggressive temperaments of the past have been carefully bred out. Bulldogs are usually very friendly with any person.
Why are bulldogs often born by Cesarean section?
As a breed, they have large heads and small hips and therefore small birth canals. Puppies can easily get stuck in the birth canal. This makes whelping much more difficult on the bitch, and can possibly cause respiratory distress. In this situation, there is a chance of losing both the bitch and any puppies that are stuck. Additionally, bulldog bitches, due to their high tolerance for pain, often ignore nature's signals to "push" the puppies out. Any dog can take a long time to deliver an entire litter of puppies. An hour or more between pups is not unusual, and if the litter is large, the delivery time can last 8 or more hours. Bulldogs will just forget it, and go to sleep. Secondly, Bulldogs have a higher than normal record of producing "Anasarca" puppies. These are fetuses that do not drain fluid in a normal manner, and end up as water-filled puppies, often weighing two to three times what a normal pup weighs. They are so large that they will not fit through the pelvic opening in the birth canal. If this is one of the first puppies in line to be delivered, none behind it will get out. Until the availability of ultrasound, there was no way of predicting if the bitch had one of these inside her. Even with ultrasound, it is difficult. A number of years ago, the University of Michigan conducted a study trying to determine what caused this problem (it also happens with human babies). Ultrasound was used to try to determine when the water problem developed during the gestation period. No predictable patterns were discerned. The problem seemed to be related to a zero thyroid function in the fetus. Generally, these pups do not live more than a few minutes, even born through c-sections. So, the c-section is routinely used to avoid having to do one on an emergency basis, whether due to an “anasarca” pup, or just to make sure that all have been delivered naturally... how do you know how many are there? Due to the high value of bulldogs, it’s more cost effective to do the c -section rather than risk losing even one puppy.
These facts are courtesy of the Greater Seattle Bulldog Club.
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