What Do You Feed Your British Bulldogs/brachy Dogs?

[~Anne~]

I don't feed my Pugs raw bones as I have had too many choking episodes. I do agree that this is best for the dogs though and so, if can, feed them this.

To subsitute the teeth cleaning and jaw exercise that bones would normally offer, I give my dogs nylabones. They have always enjoyed these and chew them non-stop (they actually spend more time chewing these fake bones then they would if they were fed real bones).

I have noticed though that many of the rescues coming through will not chew them. If you encourage your dogs at a young age though then there would be no problems.

I am currently feeding Royal Canin (low cal) kibble but have tried various varieties. They all seem fine although I suspect that I do not notice a huge difference as it is not thier 'main' food source but only a filler.

[Clyde]

I agree with other posters here, bulldogs are no different to any other dogs when it comes to feeding bones etc, it is always done under supervision. Also, the only consideration I have when it comes to choosing kibble is I look for something suitable for sensitive skin as I find BBs react to certain preservatives etc (although some are worse than others). Stay away from Eukanuba for example as for some reason BBs react badly to whatever they use in their kibble, I have spoken to many breeders on this and they refuse to feed this brand, I havent used it myself but respect these breeder's opinions

The Royal Canin Rep said alot of Bulldog people feed Royal Canin for Boxers, however I would be concerned that the Boxer food would be too high in protein??

At the moment I'm feeding Optimum (as per breeder), BARF patties and chicken necks diced up occasionally when George gets them. Not game to try her on bones. Breeder had a lot of dogs and said No Bones!

NB. (*To whichever Bulldog person who likes to blab and spread rumours, please read my post CAREFULLY before phoning your little friends with your own miscontrued version)

Edited January 29, 2008 by Dru

[nellybly10]

The Royal Canin Rep said alot of Bulldog people feed Royal Canin for Boxers, however I would be concerned that the Boxer food would be too high in protein??

I was given the same advice from a Royal Canin rep quite some time ago at a pet expo but I agree with you Dru I do not think the nutritional needs of a boxer would similar enough to a Bulldog, which is what I told him at the time. Boxers are very energetic dogs and hence would require perhaps more protein or carbs, but I think he was referring to the shape of the kibble rather than the ingredients, which seemed like a silly argument to me at the time.

He did say though that if enough Bulldog owners contacted Royal Canin to request it then perhaps they would consider stocking it here. Surely if NZ has it then they would consider Australia to be a big enough market? Any way I guess we have to wait and see

[Clyde]

Ooooooo really? Maybe we should picket their office

I know when I emailed them (RC) initially the person who replied telling me they didn't have it said she was a Bulldog breeder so was pretty bummed it wasn't available. You would think she would be nagging them, I know I would! :D

[Frenchfry]

My Frenchies are on Nutrience at the moment, they handle that just fine. Bones are a different matter mine dont seem to handle bones very well. I have to be careful what mine chew on because of choking episodes in the past.

[badboyz]

I would think shar pei growth may be more similar to bulldog, in that they grow very fast (similar to a large breed) and one thing I have learnt is not to feed them dry puppy formulas. I find my dogs have much better leg growth when fed adult formulas. Large breed puppy may be acceptable though. Having said that, my dogs are on a mostly raw diet with only a very little dry food each day.