English Bulldog
HundMittelGewicht 18–25 kgLebenserwartung 8–10 J.
Behind the lovable grumpy face sits one of the heaviest health burdens of any breed: airway, skin folds, eyelids and joints. Owners need real patience and a care budget.
Wesen: Mild but stubborn, low exercise drive, hates heat and effort
🩺 Typische Krankheiten & Risiken
Hoch
BOAS (brachycephalic airway obstruction)
Some degree of airway narrowing is nearly universal
Hoch
Skin fold infection / demodicosis
Face and tail folds are the hot spots
Häufig
Entropion / ingrown eyelashes
Eye rubbing and tearing need ophthalmic assessment
Häufig
Hip dysplasia
Weight management plus joint screening
Hoch
Heatstroke
Extremely heat intolerant — high summer mortality risk
📋 Empfohlene Vorsorge & Frequenz
- #1Airway evaluation at age 1
- #2Eye exam (annual)
- #3Skin fold checks (every exam)
🍚 Ernährung
Low-calorie formula against obesity; shallow bowl to reduce swallowed air.
🛁 Tagespflege
Daily fold cleaning; air-conditioned summers; avoid hot-weather walks and long flights.
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