breeding
current breeding
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Litter Born: Delilah x Buddy 10.18.24
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Litter Expected: Penny x Buddy 11.6.24
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Breeding Soon: Lulu x Inde 11.24
GENETICS TESTING
Genetics testing is performed on all of our breeding dogs, including CMR1, DM & HUU.
As ethical breeders we will not perform carrier to carrier breedings and will therefore not produce litters which are at risk or affected with any of these genetic disorders.
Test results available upon request.
Canine Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1)
Canine multifocal retinopathy 1 is an inherited eye disease characterized by areas of retinal detachment. The disease does not typically lead to blindness or vision deficits.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)
Degenerative myelopathy (DM) is an inherited neurologic disorder of dogs characterized by gradual muscle wasting and loss of coordination typically beginning in the hind limbs.
Hyperuricosuria (HUU)
Hyperuricosuria is an inherited disorder characterized by elevated levels of uric acid in the urine that can lead to the formation of bladder/kidney stones.
Our stud dogs, including studs we use from other breeders, have testing performed by a vet for heart, patellas and trachea, with results registered with OFA.
Our goal is to breed quality, healthy English Bulldogs, and to improve the breed by eliminating the risk of passing down diseases that commonly affect the breed.
Test results available upon request.
Congenital Cardiac Disease (Heart)
Congenital heart disease in dogs is a malformation of the heart or great vessels. The lesions characterizing congenital heart defects are present at birth and may develop more fully during perinatal and growth periods. Many congenital heart defects are thought to be genetically transmitted from parents to offspring; however, the exact modes of inheritance have not been precisely determined for all cardiovascular malformations.
Patellar Luxation (Patellas)
The patella, or kneecap, is part of the stifle joint (knee). In patellar luxation, the kneecap luxates, or pops out of place, either in a medial or lateral position.
Bilateral involvement is most common, but unilateral is not uncommon. Animals can be affected by the time they are eight weeks of age. The most notable finding is a knock-knee (genu valgum) stance. The patella is usually reducible, and laxity of the medial collateral ligament may be evident. The medial retinacular tissues of the stifle joint are often thickened, and the foot can be seen to twist laterally as weight is placed on the limb.
Tracheal Hypoplasia (Trachea)
With Tracheal Hypoplasia the trachea has a decreased luminal diameter resulting in breathing difficulties. The condition is common in Bulldog and non-Bulldog brachycephalic breeds.
Cystinuria Type 3
Dogs with cystinuria are deficient of a specific protein the kidneys use to transport cystine. Normal kidneys reabsorb cystine so that only small amounts pass into the urine. Dogs with cystinuria fail to reabsorb cystine. Excessive cystine can form crystals and/or stones in the urinary tract, which can block the ureters or urethra and stop the normal flow of urine, causing straining to urinate, blood in urine, frequent urination of small volumes or inability to urinate. Recurrent inflammation of the urinary tract can happen and if not treated, urinary stones can cause UTI's, kidney failure and even death.
BREED STANDARD
Our goal is to produce healthy, beautiful English Bulldog puppies that adhere to the breed standard, to both preserve the breed and improve the breed. Therefore we carefully select each dam and sire to ensure they meet health testing, pedigree and physical requirements of the breed.
The BCA (Bulldog Club of America) expressly warns all potential Bulldog owners to beware of the fad color breeders. Nose color must be black, eye color must be dark brown, and coat color may only be brindle, white, red or fawn, or piebald. Any other colors, including merle, lilac, blue, chocolate and black to name a few, are “fad” colors which may contain potential health risks. Please refer to the BCA website for more information.
Additionally, the AKC (American Kennel Club) does not recognize fad/rare colors in bulldogs and will only allow registration of standard colors. Please refer to the AKC website for bulldog breed information and their list of standard recognized colors.
Rare color breeders will try to sell their puppies at extremely high prices claiming they are rare and special and therefore more valuable than standard bulldogs. Although these dogs may look alluring, please do not fall for this as these colors are the result of a history of cross breeding and gene mutation, which is not staying true to the standard and improvement of the breed. They are not even allowed to be AKC registered without using loopholes such as including the rare color in the name of the dog just so it's listed somewhere on the certificate. We hope to educate buyers so you can help support the breeding of standard bulldogs and not contribute to and encourage the flooding of the market of rare colors and the decrease in quality of this special breed.
Fields' Folly proudly breeds quality standard English Bulldogs only and does not breed any dog containing "fad" color genes.
