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Breeding Questions & Information / Re: Somebody HELP!!!
« on: March 31, 2007, 11:38:29 am »I recently bought a 7/8 English/American Bulldog hybrid. It was suppose to 7/8 English Bulldog and 1/8 American Bulldog. Even though I was originally looking for a purebred English Bulldog, I thought about it and decided that since I wasn't going to breed or show the dog, it would be fine with me. All I wanted, really, was the wrinkles and personality. I had talked with my vet and he seemed to like the combination, thinking the 1/8 American Bulldog's contribution could help with some of the 7/8 English Bulldog's health issues.
When I was growing up, on a show, I had seen the singer Toni Tennelle's white bulldogs, and I thought they were so, so beautiful. I really yearned for one of my own. When I called this breeder and said she had one, I jumped at the chance, even knowing that it wouldn't be a purebred. When went to look at him, I noticed that he was indeed white, but he had blue eyes. I had never known of bulldogs having such a color combination, but I trusted the breeder to tell me the truth. She assured me there would be no problems.
After I took Clancey to my vet, he said that as stunning as this color combination is, there was a chance that Clancey could become blind. And if that weren't enough, to my disappointment, as Clancey has grown in the last two weeks, he seems 7/8 American Bulldog instead of English. Don't misunderstand my statement, I was in love with him the minute I saw him and so was my family and anyone that saw him. He has a warm, outgoing personality and doesn't meet a stranger even at his young age. I can deal with this breeder's deception of the mix, but the thought of him going blind devastates me. Is there anyone else that has had a similar situation or that knows about the white coat/blue eyes health issue. I could use some information right now!
Leigh
B'ham, AL