O.T. Needs some quick good advice on English Bulldogs
I was greeted this morning at 7.00 a.m. by a Big Bulldog when I opened my door. he was right there and it scared the shit out of me because he looks to be an English / Pit mix. I shut the door fast. then I opened it slowly and saw he was wagging his tail. he's as loving as he can be. I've posted several signs in the neighborhood saying "found Bulldog". if the owner calls of course he'll have to describe the dog before I let him come by and take him back.
My problem is I can't keep him but I've got to do what's best for him until I give him up. I know I can google this and prolly will in a little while but don't these dogs just eat once a day? I've already gone and gotten him one can of dog food.
I've also heard English Bulldogs have poor respiratory systems and you can't leave them out in the sun. When I took him to the vet earlier I had the AC cranked as high as I could and had it blowing right in his face but he was still panting his ass off. today will reach 83 or so here in Fort Worth. right now it's 79 and he's got shade (where he's napping right now) in the back yard.
We have 2 cats and once he saw them thru the window he went ape shit with the growling and barking. I remember some 30 years ago I had a pit bull that was as loving as all get out but the person I bought her from said don't let her around cats because she will kill it immediately.
If this dog was just an English, prolly wouldn't be that way but the pit in him says "must kill the cat".. so I can't let the big guy in the house.
hopefully the owner gets in touch with me soon. dog has a collar but no chip (that's why I took him to the vet earlier)
but any info any of you Bulldog owners can give me so I can properly take care of this big guy for the time I keep him would be greatly appreciated. and if any of you guys here in the North Texas area are looking for a dog, p.m. me. will be glad to show pics. but hopefully I get a call or text from the owner in the next 24-48.