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bulldogs and kids

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Question
I just bought an 8 wk old English Bulldog , I have been watching "Divine Canine" on Animal Planet which is a dog training show i seen two on bulldogs, iv'e seen how they can act and now I am kind of worried about mine, I am most concerned about my 6 year old son, should i be concerned about the bulldog getting along with kids, because my son always has friends over i also am concerned about that, he bites a lot now as a puppy, so i dont know if he will continue this habit as an adult , what do you think about English bulldogs and kids?

Answer
Every puppy bites at 8 weeks old. Puppies social reference is what they've learned from their siblings, biting, growling and playing rough. Until you teach them differently, this is all they know.

Bulldogs are wonderful with children as long as they are properly trained and the children are properly trained. If you email me directly I'll be happy to send you some information that will help.