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Basic Bulldog Grooming Care

The Bulldogs wrinkles are part of what makes them so adorable, and part of what makes them time consuming to care for. Those cute wrinkles must be washed everyday with warm water and a mild soap, and must be rinsed WELL. They also must be kept dry, to keep the bacteria from growing, a light dusting of cornstarch will aid in keeping the wrinkles dry. Any odor coming from the wrinkles, or discoloration, is a sign that bacteria is starting to build up. Extreme diligence is needed in caring for and cleaning the wrinkles, this is a daily MUST and should not be skipped because the wrinkles are not that deep or "look clean today".

Many Bulldogs suffer from skin allergies, they seem to have "baby sensitive" skin. I try not to be overly consumed with bathing my bulldog, his bath is given on a regular basis, but when his feet get muddy or the baby decides to spread his peanut butter and jelly on his head, I only wash what needs to be cleaned. The true key is to make sure that, when bathing or with the everyday cleaning, you completely rinse any and all soap off. As my friend would say, "rinse 'em and rinse 'em again".

One of the other adorable but time consuming points to a Bulldog, is their tails. My Bulldog has a "screwed" tail, while it is one of his most charming features, it is truly the hardest to keep clean. I have two things going for me, he truly loves to have his tail cleaned, and I have a baby. Every time I pull out the box of baby wipes he comes over to get his tail cleaned whether it is his turn or not. His tail is rather tightly screwed, and I found that with a regular wash cloth I cannot be certain that I am getting all the way underneath the tail, and it causes the skin to become irritated more from the frequent washing. I use the baby wipes because they are mild (I use the unscented natural kind of wipes), and because I can feel how far underneath the tail that I am getting. I follow the cleaning with a small amount of cornstarch on a cotton ball to keep the area dry. I also use the wipes to keep the anal area clear of and "debris" that might be left.

Designer Bully Exercises

Bully jumping jacks- Hold a piece of your bully's favorite treat in the air above his/her head and get them to jump up for it. The whole idea here is to get them to jump completely off the floor, and more than just once.

Bully sit downs- This exercise is intended to keep that bully wiggle fit and trim. Get your bully to sit, then stand then sit again. Again the idea is to get them to do this more than once. (Does anyone else have this problem?)

Bully tongue exercises- This exercise is to ensure that you get that wet kiss when you come home. Place a small amount of peanut butter on the end of your Bulldogs nose, they will know how to do this exercise without practice.

Bully jogging for small areas- This exercise is for people with limited space, or ones like me who do not jog, and requires a special piece of exercise equipment. You take a cloths pin (this is that special piece of equipment), and attach it to the end of your bully's tail. This should almost immediately start the jogging (in circles of course), and can take some time before he/she removes the cloths pin. One special note, bullies should not be allowed to handle the exercise equipment on their own.

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