Our Breeding Philosophy

As breeders, we are dedicated to producing healthy, well tempered bulldogs with correct conformation to meet the bulldog standard. We are not a kennel and our dogs are not bred for financial purposes. Anyone who has done their research on bulldogs will know that they are a very unique breed requiring special attention specific to their needs.

Here at Bullrush, we do selective breeding. This involves being very particular about the dogs we choose to breed. Intermittent line breeding (the key word being “intermittent”) along with frequent out-crossing is only one approach that we use to accentuate and sustain the high quality and excellence of our pups. Our goal is to contribute and improve upon the health, longevity, structure, movement and temperament of the bulldog breed, not to hinder it.

We perform as through of a genetic assessment as possible on all dogs that we are considering breeding. This includes hip x-rays (which are submitted to the OFA for evaluation and certification) spine x-rays, eye testing (sent to the Canine Eye Registration Foundation for certification) and cleared of any heart defects. Although these tests do not provide a 100% guarantee, it is a substantial step towards ensuring that our pups are born healthy and will remain that way throughout their lives.

All of our breedings are carefully thought out and specifically initiated to improve our own breeding program. We have thoroughly researched the ancestry of every one of our dogs to ensure we are acquiring healthy compatible bloodlines.

Our pups live in the house with us and are well socialized before leaving us. They are all de-wormed, vaccinated and checked by our vet on predetermined schedules to ensure that they are healthy and growing well.

We put a lot of thought into finding the best homes possible for our pups. This includes providing lifetime support to new puppy owners and helping in any way we can for the life of the dogs we are responsible for bringing into this world.

We would be more than happy to answer any questions that you may have regarding our breeding practices.
Please feel free to email us with any comments or questions.

~ Amy Presse