We are grateful for pups like Gwen who not only participate in our Health Ambassador program, but also act as a pioneer in a BCA initiated or recognized health research project.
The Bulldog Club of America works with The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) for health screening. For the #Bulldog breed there are three required OFA health test for any breeder to complete to receive a CHIC number: cardiac, patella and trachea. The #bulldogclubofamerica also has an additional recommended list of optional OFA health test for the Bulldog breed.
If you are thinking of breeding, your next thought should be health testing!

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  • Published On: February 4th, 2022Categories: Information

    The Bulldog Club of America’s (BCA) position continues to be that the breed in the right hands has proved through many decades to be healthy, normal companions for thousands of owners who have chosen Bulldogs as their preferred breed.

  • Published On: June 11th, 2021Categories: Information

    We learn early what a negative thing this can be. Easy to count the faults. In fact, it’s one of the first things we learn.. especially the obvious faults. Some other issues take some practice and study to pick up on. But I believe this mantra is often taken way out of context. We’ve seen the quotes from famous dog people cautioning against fault judging, and that’s fine. Speaking from a level of expertise, this resonates with people who understand the concept of the statement.

  • Published On: May 30th, 2021Categories: History

    A collection of drawings and photos from many different eras Many of these photos have descriptive captions when[...]

  • Published On: May 30th, 2021Categories: Health, Information

    Recent results from research funded by the AKC Canine Health Foundation have the potential to significantly impact recommendations for spaying and neutering dogs in the United States. Most dogs in the United States are spayed or neutered, and for years the procedures have been completed prior to maturity. The study, published in the prominent, open access journal PLOS One, suggests that veterinarians should be more cautious about the age at which they spay and neuter in order to protect the overall health of dogs.

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