[Emsbrey]

Can anyone help me find a British Bulldog puppy? I would like to get one for my fiance as a wedding present. But, so far, my search has proven fruitless. Help?
We are living in Macau, but would be happy to buy one from HK. Are there quarantine laws between us?
thanks
Emma

[twinkle28874]

Hi there,
Not sure about a Bulldog puppy but there are loads of puppies at Hong Kong Dog Rescue that need a good home. I have justed started volunteering there and they have lots of really cute ones. If you are desperate to have a Bulldog I would reccomend that you do loads of research and definitely don't buy from a pet shop. The dogs for sale in pet shops come from puppy farms and are often inter-bred or badly bred leading to sick puppies. Considering Bulldogs are prone to health problems anyway you really want a healthy puppy. If you can be tempted by a different breed or even a mongrel take a visit to HKDR, there is also a place on Lamma Island I heard. They may even be able to reccomend somewhere to get a Bulldog?! http://www.hongkongdogrescue.com/abouthkdr.htm
Hope that helps a little

[hardheadben]

I'm also looking to raise a bulldog, or a bull terrier. It seems that they are not popular breeds in Hong Kong. Is there anyone out there who knows an owner/breeder of these two breeds? I'd appreciate it for anyone who can give me a pointer.

By the way, does anyone think that it can be a problem for a bulldog to live in a Hong Kong size appartment. But on the brighter side, i lived in Happy Valley and the neighbourhood have trails and streets that are pretty dog friendly. So exercising for the doggie shouldn't be a big problem.

[sandyduncan]

I have a english bulldog that was rescued. HKDR.
He was in a terrible state when I got him. Bulldogs love the cold weather and so the heat here really gives them a hard time. He has demodex ( a mite) which is rife over here due to the fact that many dogs immune systems are so poor due to in breeding and bad diet. (apologies to any vets reading this for my simplifying it) he has all the problems of an english bulldog. cherry eyes, bs\ad skin, bad hips, blah blah blah and he is not 100% toilet trained yet. As far as living in an apartment for a bulldog??? MMMmm. they are basically lazy dogs but when he feels grass under his feet he loves it. he is hard work...as most dogs are..so think VERY carefully about getting a dog. if you are serious about a bulldog..then wait a while...some person will get bored with their little demanding puppy and give it to one of the MANY rescue animal agencies here in Hong Kong. Bulldogs have many defects so be prepared to spend money on your bulldog!!!!

[hardheadben]

Sandy: i hope your dog is better now. It's sad to see owners let their dog loose like that.

On top of their health issues, I realized that Bulldog's natural habitat is a different one from the one in Hong Kong--I guess this is another reason that they are so difficult to raise here. I've never owned a dog before and never owned one in Hong Kong. Can anyone tells me what kind of budget i'm looking at raising a dog here?

I have been hearing a lot of in-breeding problem with the dogs sold at the local pet stores. I'm not denying the possibilities of that because I imagine it would be hard to find an ethical breeder who really cares about providing the best genes for the dogs rather than maximizing the business profit. I guess pet store all over the world have similar issues. The only difference is that the pet store abroad has vets stationed in-store to ensure the proper treatment of the pets before they get to their owners.

I'm quite adament about raising a dog from a pup.! and it is nearly impossible to find an enthusiast breeder here. So can anyone tell me what's a better way for me to have a higher chance of success of getting a healthy pup of the two breeds which i'm looking for? (or any breed for that matter) Bull terrier is definitely a better fit dog to have in HK, but it is an even more unpopular breed than bulldog... but i'll remain hopeful.

Thanks for the tip Sandy! I will definitely pay the animal agencies a visit. I did browse through their websites and saw a couple of puppies there.

[hardheadben]

One additional question, can anyone tell me whether it is possible to find a purebreed pedigreed Bulldog or Bull Terrier in HK?

[hello_there]

Originally Posted by hardheadben

Bull terrier is definitely a better fit dog to have in HK,

Not sure why you think this. Bull terriers are very difficult to keep in apartments - they are so active (and destructive when bored). We fostered one here for a while and she had the energy of a jack russell, but was much larger.

To really be sure you're getting a healthy purebred puppy you almost have to look to breeders outside of Kong Kong, who are breeding for love of a breed and not purely profit. You cannot import until the dog is 4 months old. You may get lucky contacting the HK Kennel Club to find a decent local breeder, but I wouldn't hold my breath. As many people have mentioned, pet shop puppies in Hong Kong can have so many health issues and even if they are "purebreed" its hard to trace their bloodline and make sure they are not inbred or bred from stock with genetic health problems.

Regarding a budget for dogs: Food expenses will depend on the type of food you feed and how much your dog eats. A 4-5 kilo bag of mid-range kibble costs from HK$45-HK$85 or so. Annual vaccinations and vet check will run from HK$500 up, but you may be able to find discounted services at the SPCA, etc. An illness or injury can easily cost thousands in vet bills. Bi-annual worming medicine will cost about HK$100-300 twice a year, assuming no vet check. I forget how much the yearly heartwork injection is, but I think around HK$500. Flea medicines cost HK$100 up, and they type and how often you will have to use them will vary. Some dogs are fine with a simple tick and flea collar while others require frontline/advantage, other topical medicines. Will be other expenses for grooming supplies, shampoos, toys, etc. I'm sure that I'm forgetting something.

[hardheadben]

I was looking at some Bulldog puppies from some websites and there are some really great ones from the independent breeders in the U.S. Has anyone had any success at getting a puppy from the internet? Does anyone know any reliable Bulldog breeder outside of Hong Kong?


Could anyone shed some lights on the kind of protocols that I would have to go through on importing a puppy?

[hardheadben]

Originally Posted by hello_there

Not sure why you think this. Bull terriers are very difficult to keep in apartments - they are so active (and destructive when bored). We fostered one here for a while and she had the energy of a jack russell, but was much larger.

To really be sure you're getting a healthy purebred puppy you almost have to look to breeders outside of Kong Kong, who are breeding for love of a breed and not purely profit. You cannot import until the dog is 4 months old. You may get lucky contacting the HK Kennel Club to find a decent local breeder, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

hi "hi there", thanks for your infomation. I knew that bull terrier is pretty hyper, but I didn't think they would be as hyper and possibly more destructive than jack russell. I definitely prefer the more mellow dogs than the hyper ones. thanks for the tip. When i said bull terrier is a beter fit, I mean they are better fit to survive in the weather of Hong Kong as their coat are not as thick and they don't have as many health issues comparing to the english bulldogs.

[chocolatekisses]

Try Australia or UK,
I think if they come from USA they need to be in quarantine until they r 5 months of age. ( i could be wrong .... )