Bulldog Grooming FAQ A round-up of the most frequently asked questions on bulldogs and grooming. The official record for the heaviest dog was set way back in 1989. The dog in question was an English mastiff named Zorba. At the time, he weighed 343 pounds. He was 8 years old when he was weighed. I am taking my eight month old bulldog to the groomer for the first time. Because, Oscar is my first bulldog, I'm unsure about the grooming process. Should I bath my bulldog prior to the appointment? Unless you plan to give your bulldog's coat a comprehensive comb through, the answer is no. When bulldogs are not completely brushed out after a bath, the undercoat can become quite matted. The end-result requires the groomer to completely clip your bulldog's hair. The first breeding Weimaraners were imported to the US in 1938 by Howard Knight, a dog fancier from Rhode Island. In 1942, The Weimaraner Club of America was formed and the breed standard was created. Should I pay the groomer more because my bulldog misbehaves? On the contrary, bulldogs are more prone to behave better in the presence of a groomer. Since, groomers apply a docile yet firm hand, most bulldogs will be conditioned to appreciate a regular visit to the groomer. The basenji, an African wolf dog, is the only breed of dog that cannot bark. Instead of barking, it makes an odd yodel-like noise. Due to this fact, the basenji is also sometimes known as an African barkless dog. My bulldog has behavioral issues, is there anything I can do to prevent an unpleasant situation from transpiring? Although, canines with temperment problems rare, the groomer may request that the bulldog's owner obtain a mild tranquilizer from his or her veterinarian before the grooming appointment. The medication will enable the groomer to do a thorough job while preventing the bulldog from injuring itself. In the latter part of the 18th century, Holland was split between the partisans of the Prince of Orange and the patriots, and the patriots were led by Kees de Gyselaer, who owned a dog named Kees. Kees gave the Keeshond breed its name and became the symbol of the Patriots. My bulldog's groomer administers tranquilizer to keep pets calm. Is it okay for my bulldog to take the medicine? Absolutely not, American Boarding Kennels Association (ABKA)of groomers never administer tranquilizers. Since each bulldog is different, only a veterinarian should prescribe medicine. If your bulldog was prescribed the medicine in the past and your groomer just happens to have extra pills, make sure the drug is the same dose that your veterinarian originally prescribed. While many people think of Boxers as aggressive, they are actually great with children. They were bred to be hunters, yes, but they were bred to corner prey, not kill it. As a result, they are protective, yet patient. My bulldog is only 7 months old. Should I wait another 10 months before getting him groomed? Conversely, puppies generally acclimate to more rapidly that older bulldogs. When younger bulldogs experience grooming on a regular basis they are more apt to enjoy the experience opposed to the adult bulldog that has little exposure to the grooming process. Pekingese dogs were sacred to the emperors of China for more than 2,000 years. They are one of the oldest breeds of dogs in the world. Commoners in Imperial China were forbidden to own Pekingese dogs. Yorkshire terriers are very tenacious. In fact, A 12-pound Yorkshire Terrier named Oliver once defended an elderly woman from an 80-pound Akita. The woman escaped to safety and Oliver the yorkie survived with only nine stitches. Male Irish wolfhounds are usually at least 32 to 34 inches tall and females are usually around 30 inches tall. This makes the Irish wolfhound the tallest breed. Although a few other dogs, such as the great dane, come close to equalling that height.