r/bulldog– Experience with Florida’s Fancy Bulldogs, is this normal?

We wanted to share our experience and get input from others familiar with bulldogs and responsible breeding.

We purchased an English Bulldog from Florida’s Fancy Bulldogs, and by just 2 years old our dog has already required multiple procedures and ongoing veterinary care due to several serious health issues.

We understand that bulldogs can have certain health challenges, but this level of issues so early has been very concerning to us and has raised questions about breeding quality and health screening.

From your experience, would this be considered typical for the breed, or does this point more toward poor breeding practices?

We are sharing this because we wish we had known what questions to ask ahead of time regarding health testing, genetic history, and breeder standards.

We love our dog and are committed to his care, but this has been a very significant experience both emotionally and financially.