Bulldog (eBook)

Liz Palika is an award-winning author with more than 40 books to her credit, including All Dogs Need Some Training, The Ultimate Dog Treat Cookbook, Purebred Dog Rescue Adoption, Senior Dogs For Dummies®, and several titles in the Your Happy Healthy Pet series.

Part I: The World of the Bulldog.Chapter 1: What Is a Bulldog?English or American?The Bulldog’s Physical Appearance.The Bulldog’s Character.Bulldog Mythology.Chapter 2: The Bulldog Yesterday and Today.Origins of the Breed.The Evolving Bulldog.Bulldogs in North America.The Bulldog Today.How Popularity Harms.Breed-Specific Legislation.Chapter 3: The World According to Bulldogs.Are You Ready for a Dog?The Pet Bulldog.Problem Bulldogs.If Bulldogs Could Choose Their Owners.Chapter 4: Choosing Your Bulldog.Breeder, Rescue, Shelter, or Free?Finding Your Bulldog.Choosing Your Bulldog Puppy.Puppy Temperament Test.Choosing an Adult Bulldog.Part II: Caring for Your Bulldog.Chapter 5: Bringing Your Bulldog Home.Safety Is Important.When to Bring Your Puppy Home.Puppy Essentials.Choosing Pet Professionals.Puppy-Proofing Your Home.Crate Training.Chapter 6: Feeding Your Bulldog.Nutritional Building Blocks.Commercial Dog FoodsReading Dog Food Labels.Homemade Diets.Feeding Your Dog.Five Mistakes to Avoid.Chapter 7: Grooming Your Bulldog.The Daily Ritual.Bath Time.Toenails.Making Your Environment Flea Free.Mouth and Gums.Chapter 8: Keeping Your Bulldog Healthy.Internal Parasites.Spaying and Neutering Your Bulldog.Common Health Problems.Problems Particular to Bulldogs.When to Call the Veterinarian.How to Make a Canine First-Aid Kit.Part III: Enjoying Your Bulldog.Chapter 9: Training Your Bulldog.Understanding Builds the Bond.Practical Commands for Family Pets.Training for Attention.Teaching Cooperation.Chapter 10: Housetraining Your Bulldog.Your Housetraining Shopping List.The First Day.Confine Your Pup.Watch Your Pup.Accidents Happen.Scheduling Basics.Appendix: Learning More about Your Bulldog.Some Good Books.Magazines.Clubs and Registries.On the Internet.Index.