What health tests will be preformed, shots given before I pick up my puppy?

What is the price of your puppies?

What are some bulldog-specific health concerns?

What steps have you taken to decrease these conditions in your dogs?

Do you have the parents on site? May I see them?

Where were these puppies raised? How have you socialized them?

What guarantees do you provide?

How long have you been breeding bulldogs?

What other kinds of bulldog activities are you involved in?

How often are puppies available? May I reserve one?

Do you ship your puppies?

What special care will my bulldog puppy need?

What are some bulldog DON’Ts?

How may I contact you?

What health tests will be preformed, shots given before I pick up my puppy?

Your puppy will have been examined by a veterinarian and will have had its first of three six-in-one shots.

What is the price of your puppies?

This varies on a case-by-case basis.

What are some bulldog-specific health concerns?

Like all breeds, bulldogs are prone to a handful of health problems.

Bulldogs are prone to a condition called cherry eye, where a gland under the inner eyelid swells and protrudes over part of the eye. Sometimes the lid can be put back in place, but often it has to be removed by a veterinarian.


Bulldogs are also prone to dry eye, where the tear ducts do not produce enough tears. The removal of a cherry eye may result in dry eye, or it may develop on its own. Dry eye can often be treated with daily eye drops, but a veterinarian should be consulted, as with any health condition your bulldog may develop. Refresh eye drops are an excellent eye lubricant.


Bulldog pups can develop puppy acne, usually from bacteria that breeds in plastic chew toys or bowls. It is recommended that you do not give you dogs these types of toys and that you use a ceramic or stainless dish for food and water.


Due to the shape of their head, bulldogs are prone to a number of breathing problems, including an elongated soft palate. Often these breathing problems will result in nothing more than snorts and sniffles, but sometimes if they pose a health risk, treatment by a veterinarian is necessary. Bulldogs, because of their facial structure, are very sensitive to heat. If allowed to pant for too long a bulldog’s throat may begin to close and the situation may become life threatening in extreme cases. Your bulldog should always have access to cool water and a cool spot to cool off. Often a sound and responsible breeding program will lessen the potential for these problems.

What steps have you taken to decrease these conditions in your dogs?

Conscientious breeding and education of prospective owners is the best way to decrease these conditions.

Do you have the parents on site? May I see them?

Whether or not the parents are at my home varies on a case-by-case basis. Prospective owners are welcome to meet the dogs at my home, by appointment.

Where were these puppies raised? How have you socialized them?

All puppies are raised at home with other dogs and people, getting them accustomed to family life.

What guarantees do you provide?

I guarantee that the pups leave me in good health, as indicated by a Dr. Paul Kinnear's examination. We practice selective breeding to ensure good health.

How long have you been breeding bulldogs?

Ann and Ernest Hubbard have been raising English and French bulldogs since 1951. Their daughter Marianne Ayers now is involved in the program. In addition to breeding happy and healthy bulldogs for over 50 years, Ann often judges dog shows locally, and as far away as Europe and Japan. The Hubbards and Marianne Ayers are all respected members of the bulldog community.

What other kinds of bulldog activities are you involved in?

We are members of the Bulldog Club of America and are in the Breeders Hall of Fame. We are members of the Bulldog Club of New Jersey and Ann is an officer of the FBDCA and a delegate to the American Kennel Club.

How often are puppies available? May I reserve one?

Puppies are not available on a particular schedule, as Mother Nature plays a large role in the process. Puppies may not be reserved as we feel each puppy’s personality should be matched to the family they will go home with.

Do you ship your puppies?

No.

What special care will my bulldog puppy need?

Puppies need a great deal of attention, discipline and love. But due to the special physical features of a bulldog puppy they require some special care, which should continue into adulthood:

Your bulldog’s ears and facial wrinkles must be cleaned regularly to avoid infection, often daily.


Some bulldogs have a tail pocket, meaning their tail is inverted. In this case the tail pocket must be kept clean and dry at all times. Regular cleanings to remove dirt and hair are necessary. The pocket can become irritated even with regular cleanings. Discuss with your breeder or veterinarian what ointments may be applied to the pocket.


Bulldogs, because of their facial structure, are very sensitive to heat. If allowed to pant for too long a bulldog’s throat may begin to close and the situation may become life threatening in extreme cases. Your bulldog should always have access to cool water and a cool spot to cool off. A squirt of lemon juice refreshes the throat.


While bulldogs have a tendency to be lazy, it is your responsibility to be sure they get the moderate exercise and a change of scenery a walk provides.

What are some bulldog DON’Ts?

Don’t allow your bulldog to overheat. Bulldogs, because of their facial structure, are very sensitive to heat. If allowed to pant for too long a bulldog’s throat may begin to close and the situation may become life threatening in extreme cases. Your bulldog should always have access to cool water and a cool spot to cool off. A squirt of lemon juice refreshes the throat. And don’t rely on your bulldog to know when to come inside to cool off.


Don’t give your bulldog rawhide or pigs ears to chew. It is very easy for these things to get caught in te dog’s throat, becoming a serious choking hazard.


Don’t use plastic water and food dishes for you bulldog. Also, plastic and rubber toys are not recommended. Plastic becomes pitted and a bacteria grows in these spaces. Bulldogs skin is very sensitive to the bacteria and bad acne will often form. Stick to ceramic or stainless dishes.


Use only the Frontline Flea and Tick treatment. Many bulldogs are allergic to other flea and tick treatments and the results are often life threatening.

How may I contact you?

You may email us at: imarianne2@aol.com. Or you may call us at: 732-431-0535.