Marby = Mary with a little bit of Bill !
Next anticipated litter - UPDATE! Summer 2009
Our goal in breeding is to produce our next quality show puppy for ourselves.
We spend many hours researching pedigrees, genetics and learning from long-time reputable bulldoggers. We strive to produce puppies that are healthy, true to the bulldog standard and possess wonderful temperaments. Our bulldogs do not live in a kennel, they share the house with us! They are first and foremost wonderful family companions. As a bonus, they do well in the show and obedience ring and are a great example of what a Bulldog should be. Since we only have one or two litters a year, I am more than happy to refer individuals seeking a quality bulldog to other reputable breeders.
Our Marby Bulldog puppies (pictured below) are from a previous litter and not available!
Are you thinking of buying a puppy? Before purchasing a bulldog puppy, please consider some of the following:
Do you have the adequate amount of time available to spend with a puppy/dog? If you are gone more than 10 hours a day and have little time to exercise and devote to your puppy in the morning or evenings, then you probably should reconsider.
Does a bulldog match with your lifestyle? If you want a running partner, then this is not the breed for you. They can overheat easily and do not tolerate either hot or extreme cold weather. Bulldogs are not just lazy couch potatoes; they love attention and enjoy playing with toys, taking walks and wanting to be with or near their human family all of the time. They are very people oriented! With positive training, they are willing learners (at their pace) and can do well in the obedience ring; however, they do not have the high energy drive of other working-type breeds. They do best with trainings sessions that are short and fun.
Do you have children or planning to have children in the next few years? Bulldogs are wonderful docile family dogs, but because of their size and bully clumsiness, they can easily knock over toddlers. We prefer to place bulldog puppies with children that are over the age of 5.
Are you willing to provide the weekly care needed to keep their wrinkles, ears and coat clean? They are NOT a maintenance-free dog. Bulldogs shed but not excessively; good grooming and diet will help keep this to a minimum. Do you have within your budget, the funds to provide the necessary veterinary needs? Bulldogs do come with health needs unique for their breed, and it's very important, and to your benefit, to find a good vet that has experience with bulldogs.
What accommodations do you have for your bulldog puppy? Will your new puppy have a fenced yard and air conditioning in the home? Are there smokers in your home--this can cause respiratory issues for bulldogs.
And before purchasing...research your local breeders and the bulldog breed in general! Make a visit to a nearby bulldog club and ABSOLUTELY visit any potential breeder in which you are considering buying a puppy. Ask to see where and how they raise their puppies? How do they socialize and prepare their puppies for new homes? Do they begin housetraining? Meet the other adult bulldogs that they may own. Most reputable breeders will welcome a home visit and will be more than happy to answer any questions.
A good breeder will be interested in learning about the perspective new homes for their puppies, and they'll have plenty of questions for you! Most reputable breeders will require spay and neuter contracts on their pet companion puppies. Breeding for temperament and health should always be a top concern! And, most importantly, a reputable breeder will become a resource and friend for the life of your dog and beyond.
To contact us, email mtamary@msn.com or call 651-470-4730.
