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Bulldog Bliss: Your Must-Have Shopping List for New Bulldog Puppy Owners

15/7/2023

 
Introducing LaRoyal's comprehensive new puppy shopping list – your ultimate guide to preparing for your furry friend's arrival! We understand that bringing home a new puppy is an exciting and joyful experience, and we want to ensure you have everything you need to provide the best care.

This meticulously curated list includes all the essential items to cater to your puppy's needs, from feeding and grooming to comfort and safety. With this shopping list, you can rest assured that you won't miss a thing. Be equipped with top-quality food, water bowls, a cozy bed, durable toys, grooming supplies, training essentials, a secure leash and collar, and much more.

I've taken the guesswork out of the equation, enabling you to focus on creating a warm, loving environment for your new furry family member. Start your puppy parenthood journey right with our indispensable shopping list and give your puppy the best start in life.

Shopping List

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Bedding

  • Vetbed is a machine washable and quick drying bedding with excellent heat retention and unique drainage properties enabling it to remain dry even after a ‘little’ accident
  • Large Plastic oval dog bed (Adult size = 95cm)
  • Puppy pads for toilet training

Collar & Lead

  • Nylon half check/combi collar – 25mm thick, size approx 18-24” and lead
  • Poo bags & Holder

Grooming

  • Furminator de-shedding dog brush – use with caution or you could end up with a bald dog!
  • Zoom Groom  Massaging dog brush - 
  • Medicated Powder – Dries and soothes skin creases and folds, decanted into a Ketchup Bottle for easy use.
  • Nose Balm – for dry and crusty noses
  • Antifungal Cream ( preferably with with Hydrocortisone)  – Treats and smoothes nose rolls & tail folds
  • Hibiscrub  is a skin cleanser is a powerful antiseptic solution (that needs diluting) brilliant for nose rolls and tails folds for something that’s quick and easy to easy CLX Cleansing wipes regulates and purifies the skin as they are antibacterial and antifungal.
  • Baby wipes – For general grooming use
  • Guillotine Nail Clippers (or my preference mini Dremel)
  • Digital Thermometer – essential if your dogs not feeling well

Toys

No thin plastic ‘squeaky’ toys or cowhide chews.
  • Bamboodles - Bamboodle toys that Bulldogs can hold and chew easily or a Rubber Version
  • Kong Wubba - LaRoyal Bulldog approved
  • Yak Chew - Hard Cheese
  • Lick Mat - A brilliant enrichment activity 
  • Free standing toy - easy for Bulldogs to pick up

Health Supplements

  • Cod Liver Oil capsules (whole of life) maintains joints for 12 weeks of age
  • Garlic Oil capsules (whole of life) boosts immune system and prevents fleas
  • Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (when required) if in poor condition due to antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal properties
  • Green lipped muscle is a natural strong anti-inflammatory properties and maintains joint – ideal for older dogs or puppy going through a ‘growth spurt’
  • Droncit Dog wormer

Feeding

  • Food as your Breeder advised but personal recommendations include:
    • Complete: Fish 4 Dog's
    • ​Cold Press : Wilson's Beef, Pork or Lamb
    • Raw: Wilson's Lamb Tagine or Haggis Supper
  • Food Toppings: Tin Food (Butchers or Pedigree Chum in the Loaf), Sardines, Tuna, Cheese and Sausages
  • Pedigree Gravy Bones or when possible natural products

Miscellaneous

  • Metal wire dog crate – Medium (Length 30”xWidth 21”xHeight 24”)
  • The Pet Owners guide to the Bulldog by Judith Daws (ISBN=1860541127)

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