Do English bulldogs have problems with breeding & whelping puppies?

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Do English bulldogs have problems with breeding & whelping puppies?​

B reeding and producing puppies from the bulldog, also known as the English or British bulldog, requires more care than most breeds. The massive head and shoulders cause problems with breeding and whelping puppies, according to veterinarian Jim Young, Marbach Road Animal Hospital, San Antonio, Texas.
Do bulldog puppies need C-sections?
Bulldogs usually require cesareans (c-section) to deliver puppies, according to Vetinfo. Schedule a c-section 60 days after the first insemination. The veterinarian will check puppies for problems such as cleft lip and palate.
What are some of the most common bulldog problems?
Health testing of the parents before breeding increases the chance for healthy puppies. According to the Bulldog Club of America (BCA), testing includes eye conditions, deafness, elbow disorders and hip dysplasia. Common bulldog problems include problems with eyelashes, bones, heart valves and palates.

What are the dangers of whelping puppies with big heads and shoulders?​

The massive head and shoulders cause problems with breeding and whelping puppies, according to veterinarian Jim Young, Marbach Road Animal Hospital, San Antonio, Texas. Health testing of the parents before breeding increases the chance for healthy puppies.

How to take care of an English bulldog puppy?
Bottle feeding is far more preferable. The sucking on a nipple, the handling and holding of the English Bulldog puppy is so very important to their overall development. The English Bulldog puppy should be held with his head upwards and his body and tail down in a 45 to 90 degreee angle when bottle feeding.
Do Olde English Bulldogges need C-sections?
Olde English Bulldogges: Taller and not having as extreme of a head and chest size, the Olde English Bulldogge can often deliver small litters naturally. X-rays are important with this breed as large puppies or large litters will often need delivery by planned c-section.
There are many excellent heat lamps on the market, but remember that caution is needed. Heat lamps have been known to start fires! The temperature on the English Bulldog puppies (1 inch above the bottom of the box) should be about 85-88 degrees with a corner that is slightly cooler and allow them to scoot to wherever they like best.

What are the health problems of a bulldog?
Health Concerns When Breeding Bulldogs. With an average life expectancy of 8 years, the English Bulldog breed is amongst the shortest living dogs out there. Medical conditions affecting our Bulldog breed are wide-ranging and severe; they affect all facets of a dog’s health: eye, skin, joints, breathing, cells, and so on.
Can a bulldog give birth naturally?
No, most bulldog breeds cannot give natural birth. In general, bulldog puppies are often too large for the birth canal. This requires the aid of a trained veterinarian to perform a c-section in most cases.