Bulldogs For Dummies

Introduction 1

Part I: A Bully for You 7

Chapter 1: Bulldog: A Tough Name for a Big Softy 9

Chapter 2: Acquainting Yourself with the Bulldog Package 15

Chapter 3: Deciding on a Bulldog 37

Chapter 4: Finding the Best Bulldog for You 41

Part II: Living with Your Bulldog 53

Chapter 5: Preparing for Your Bulldog 55

Chapter 6: Bringing Your Bulldog Home 67

Chapter 7: Feeding Your Bulldog 75

Chapter 8: Grooming Your Bulldog 89

Part III: Training, Working, and Traveling: The Busy Bulldog 105

Chapter 9: Housetraining Your Bulldog 107

Chapter 10: Mastering Good Manners and Basic Commands 119

Chapter 11: Showing and Showing Off Your Well-Trained Bulldog 139

Chapter 12: On the Go: Taking, Leaving, or Looking for Bully 161

Part IV: Keeping Your Bulldog Healthy 179

Chapter 13: Knowing Your Veterinarian, Vaccinations, and Common Treatments 181

Chapter 14: Recognizing and Tackling Bulldog Health Issues 195

Chapter 15: Familiarizing Yourself with Fido First Aid 215

Chapter 16: Caring for Your Senior Bulldog 229

Part V: The Part of Tens 241

Chapter 17: Nine Great Resources for Bulldog Owners 243

Chapter 18: Ten Good Reasons for Not Breeding Your Bulldog 249

Chapter 19: Ten Important Things to Do for Your Bulldog 255

Index 259