I’ll get straight to the point.
There are three english bulldog puppies at the pound 12 weeks and they have been marked for being put down. There’s nothing wrong with them, I’ve seen them myself and the vet at the pound said they are in perfect health, no one around just likes English Bulldogs. (I love all dogs.)
I am heavily considering adopting them, they will most certainly get a ton of attention from me. (I work out of my home, they will hardly be left alone.)
The environment they will live in:
4 room apartment (pet allowed), lots of pillows everywhere (For some reason I just have lots of pillows). The living room has two couches and a recliner, and a mounted wall TV. The bedroom is just several mattresses stacked on top of each other. I keep the place relatively clean, just very cluttered with things like pillows and blankets. If they want to (a question I would like answered if dogs sleep in the same bed usually) they would be allowed to sleep with me, I just need to make arrangements for that.
I’ve got a room that really isn’t used that I can also set up, it is so far going to be used for feeding and dog toy storage,etc.
The rooms themself are actually *pretty* big, so they won’t be too confined. I just really don’t see them getting outside ALOT, like I’ll take them walking probably at least once a day, the rest would be playing inside.
I have a ton of money for vet bills, etc. My job pays quite well, plus lets me stay home with them.
Are English Bulldogs good for this lifestyle?
English are excellent low energy dogs, for those who like low energy, however, three puppies at one time is a big undertaking. English are not the easiest dogs to manage, being somewhat hard headed, and they do best with experienced and knowledgeable handlers who understand the entire Pack Leader Energy equation. Three such puppies raised without firm Leadership will most certainly turn into a nightmare.
If you are an experienced owner, and have the time and commitment, this can work out. If, on the other hand, you are a first time inexperienced dog owner, I wouldn’t suggest even one of these dogs as a starter dog, much less three.
Good dogs are not about love, good dogs are about Leadership.