Bulldog reference list

Bulldog References for Education

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One of the most essential things any sincere owner, breeder or handler and trainer could possibly have, in addition to a loving passion for the breed, is knowledge and experience. Benjamin Franklin once wrote that (and I’m paraphrasing) "Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from poor judgment." Taking the time and making the effort to learn as much as you can about the bulldog, with his distinguished expression and remarkable personality, will aid with encountering the trials brought on from poor judgment. When you can learn from someone else’s mistakes and avoid making them yourself, you will be farther ahead.

This reference guide has been compiled for the purpose of sharing recommendations for informational material. By no means does this guide list everything available, however, it will provide a firm foundation and a beginning.

To begin with, I would like to recommend that you join your local Bulldog Club, as well as your division for the Bulldog Club of America. As part of your membership with the Bulldog Club of America, you will receive the Bulldogger magazine. This special magazine comes out quarterly and is full of a lot of great information. Your local Bulldog club will have monthly newsletters, also with needed information. At the meeting, you can learn about what affects the bulldog as a breed, along with local legislation that affects dog ownership.

In most areas, there are also All-Breed Clubs that may be worth joining. That will be up to you to decide. These clubs, if they are good, rather than politically oriented, can provide good information about the dog world.

Another place for information is to visit as many dog shows as you can. At ring side, you will have the opportunity to talk to breeders, handlers and other owners. You will also find helpful printed material from the American Kennel Club and local breed clubs at most all-breed dog shows. However, please be patient with some of the people you talk to at ring side. In many cases, they are waiting for their turn to go into the ring and are sometimes known to walk, or run away, in mid-sentence. They are not being rude, they just heard their number being called to enter the ring with the dog they are showing. After all, that is why they are there.

Many clubs sponsor Puppy Fun Matches. Sometimes they’re AKC sanctioned, sometime not, but always, they’re a great place to socialize; for you and your puppy.

Learning is a life long process that can be what helps those with good hearts become better people. It can also help the responsible breeder develop healthier bulldogs. The Bulldog Club of American has a Code of Ethics, to remind members to do what is right for our dogs, but in my experience, too many give these written code of ethics lip service rather than taking action.

To join or not to join? How do the canine clubs in your area rate?

I received a post from a new Bulldogger, asking a very interesting question that I would like to share. She asks... "Are Bulldog clubs only for people who show Bulldogs? Why should you join a club? Please let me know. I wanted to join a club but someone told me that they are only for people who show their Bulldogs."

My answer to her (and personal opinion on this issue is as follows.... "Whoever told you that clubs are only for those of us who show, is mistaken about what a good club is all about or should be about. Maybe this is due to their unfortunate experience with a bad club, I don't know, as there are some clubs that are more interested in clicky political agendas than in dogs. Joining a club may be helpful if you are interested in showing, however, a good club goes far beyond that. A good club is also a place for solid education, fun socializing (for both people and dogs), a great means to stay updated with various anti-dog or breed specific legislation that the extremists try to impose on us in their attempt to outlaw companion dog ownership and much much more. A good club is well worth the membership"

Books

These are some of the books, magazines and videos that I have found to be helpful, as well as other important information. As I continue my studies, this reference guide will grow. If there are other references that you know about, that are equally helpful and not on this list, please let me know. I would be happy to add them. Thank you.

A New Owner's Guide to Bulldogs by Hank Williams & Carol Williams: Hardcover - 160 pages (April 1998) Tfh Publications; ISBN: 0793827884

The Bulldog. A Monograph, by Edgar Farman: Learns Publishers LTD, 1985 (ISBN 0-947647-12-0).

The Book of the Bulldog, by Joan Brearley: T.F.H. Publishers, 1985 (ISBN 0-8662-027-5).

The New Complete Bulldog, by Col. Bailey C. Haner: Howell Book House, Inc. 1981 (ISBN 0-87605-068-2).

Flat Face Encyclopedia - Bulldogs and French Bulldogs: A To Z by Jan Durr, Ph.D. Grebes, Jan, Ph.D. Durre Grebes, Steve, DEd Eltinge Ardesign; ISBN: 0966013301 (1997)

Bully Buddy Pocket Handbook, Hand book for puppy buyers, Ardesign, Inc.

Bulldogs Today, by Chris Thomas: Ringpress Books LTD, 1995 (ISBN 1-86054-005-8).

The 20th Century Bulldog, by Marjorie Barnard, 1988: Nimrod Press LTD, 15 Che Maltings, Turk Street, Alton, Hants, GU34 1DL

Bulldog Legacy, by Dr. Saul D. Schor: Ardesign, Inc., 1994:7628 S. Ivanhoe Way, Engelwood, Colorado 80112.

The Bulldog Buddy Pocket Handbook, by Dr. Ann Winsor, Ardesign

The Bulldog Annual, by Hoflin Publishing LTD., 4401 Zephyr Street, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033-3299. This book has updated publications each year.

Bulldogs, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, by John F. McGibbon: Howell Book House, 1996. 1633 Broadway, New York, N.Y. (ISBN 0-87605-070-4).

How to Raise and Train a Bulldog, by Miller E, TFH Publications. (ISBN: 0876662599)

Bulldogs: Everything About Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Breeding, Behavior and Training (Complete Pet Owner’s Manual), by Phil Maggitti. Barrons Educational Series, 1997 (ISBN: 0812093097) Publication date, August 1, 1997

For the Love of Bulldogs by Robert Hutchinson Browntrout Pub; ISBN: 1563139227 (1999)

The Bulldog: An Owner’s Guide to a Happy, Healthy Pet, by Marie Andree. Howell Book House, 1997 (ISBN: 0876054327). Publication December 1, 1997.

Your Bulldog, by Dr. Robert Berndt. Denlingers Publishing Ltd., 1975 (ISBN: 0877140367).

Bulldogs by Gabrielle E. Forbush Tfh Publications; ISBN: 0793823641 (1996)

Other Books worth reading...

The Complete Dog Book, Official Publication of the American Kennel Club, Howell Book House, Inc. 1992. (ISBN 0-87605-464-5) The American Kennel Club, publishes this book series each year.

Dog Owners Home Veterinary Handbook, by Delbert G. Carlson D.V.M. and James M Giffin, MD: MacMillan Publishing Company, 866 Third Ave., New York, N.Y. 10022, 1992: Howel Book House, Inc. (ISBN 0-87605-537-4).

Winning with Purebred Dogs, Success by Design, by Dr. Alvin Grossman and Beverly Grossman: Doral Publishing. (ISBN 0944875-27-0).

All About Dog Shows, The Guide to Dog Shows - How to Understand and Enjoy Them, by Sam Kohl: Lark Publications.

The Hijacking of the Humane Movement, by Rod and Patti Strand: Doral Publishing, Wilsonville, Oregon, 1993. (ISBN 0-944875-28-9).

Playtraining Your Dog, by Patricia Gail Burnham: 1980, St. Martin’s Press, Inc., 175 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. (ISBN 0312-61689-9).

21 Days to a Trained Dog, by Dick Maller and Jeffery Feiman, 1979, Simon and Schuster Publishing, 1230 Ave. of the Americas, New York, N.Y. 10020 (ISBN 0-671-22504-9).

Dog & Cat Book Catalog, Direct Book Service’s. Annually published. P. O. Box 2778, Wenatchee, Washington 98807. Toll free telephone number for free book catalog and services offered.

A-Z of Dog Diseases & Health Problems : Signs, Diagnoses, Causes, Treatment by Dick Lane, Neil Ewart Howell Book House; ISBN: 0876050429 (1997)

American Kennel Club Dog Care and Training by American Kennel Club Howell Book House; ISBN: 087605405X (1991)

Never overlook the great opportunities for information at your local community library, a nearby college or university library and especially the private library of your veterinarian.

Places on-line to easily buy books with reputations for quality and security, from what we hear. Just remember, like anything else, "Buyer Beware."

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I have been asked where to buy various items for pets for both homes and for the show circuit. I hope that the following list will be helpful for everything from crates, to pet beds and vaccines, plus everything in between and more. Also see the CBC link Site.

New England Serum Company, Discount Source for pet care needs. P. O. Box 128, Topsfield, MA 01983 Toll free (800) 637-3786 for a free catalog.

Doctor's Foster & Smith, For all your pet needs. 2253 Air Park Road, P. O. Box 100, Rhinelander, Wis. 54501-0100 Toll free (800) 826-7206 for a free catalog.

Discount Master, Animal Care, Division of Humboldt Industries, Inc. Humboldt Park, 1 Maplewood Drive, Hazelnut, PA 18201-9798. Toll free (800) 346-0749 for a free catalog.

R. C. Steele, Wholesale pet equipment and Kennel supply. 1989 Transit Way. Box 910, Brockport, N.Y. 14420-0910 Toll free (800) 872-3773 for a free catalog.

Wholesale Pet, USA, Complete Pet Supply Sales. P. O. Box 325, Topsfield, MA 01983. Toll free (800) 473-8872 for a free catalog.

J / B Wholesale Pet Supplies, Inc., 5 Raritan Road, Oakland, NJ 07436. Toll free (800) 526-0388 for free catalog.

Dog Goods LTD, Specializing in (rather expensive and notably high quality) leather goods for dogs. 2033 West Wabansia Ave., Chicago, IL 60647. Toll free (800) 736-4746 for a free handbook of quality merchandise.

Omaha Vaccine Company, Complete pet supply catalog. 3030 "L" Street, P. O. Box 7228, Omaha, NE 68107-0228. Toll free (800) 367-4444 for free catalog.

Never overlook what you can find at some of the larger All-Breed Dog Shows. Many of them have vendors that can supply items that cannot be found anywhere else and often at very affordable prices. These vendors handle everything! Books, magazines and videos to cover nearly any subject concerning dogs. Dog supplies for the home, kennel, show ring and for grooming aids. You can find collectibles and clothes with your favorite dog (bulldog) pictures on them. Often various artists that do spectacular work will be at dog shows to display their talents as well as offer do draw or paint your dog. Among these artists are also very talented photographers. You may be amazed at the selection of goods and services many of these vendors offer.

If you hear of a book, video or any other good educational material to add to this list, please submit it to us. Thank you