What Should I Look For When Selecting a Veterinarian For My Bulldog? The first thing that most people look for when choosing a veterinarian for their bulldog is location. Obviously, a vet who is close by is ideal. However, while location is important, it is far from the only thing to consider. The afghan hound ranks as least intelligent breed of dog. They are cute, friendly, loyal and fun, but they usually require 80 to 100 repetitions to learn a single command. Afghan hounds are a bad choice if you are looking for a dog that's easy to train, but they are great if you have patience. A good first step is to ask a friend with a pet to recommend a vet. Once they�ve done that, make sure that the vet�s credentials are valid. Another good tip is to show up for an inspection without calling. If you are planning to look into a particular vet, pack your pets up and take an unannounced ride to investigate the vet�s office. This way, you will see what the vet is actually like on an average day. In the late 1800's, rough collies were known as Scottish Sheepdogs. The name was eventually changed to rough collie. This is probably due to the fact that both rough and bearded collies were developed in Scotland to help herd sheep. It�s also a good idea to consider the hours that the veterinarian�s office is open. If it is not open all days of the week then, while it may be a good choice for general care, you may want to find an alternate emergency veterinarian ahead of time, in case you should ever need their services during off hours. Barbara Bush wrote "Millie's Book", a book about her English Springer Spaniel, Millie. The book was an instant success. It was on the bestseller list for 29 weeks. Millie was the most popular "First Dog" in United States history. It is vital for both you and your bulldog to be comfortable at the vet, so be sure to meet the staff. Make a note of how all staff members treat you and your bulldog, as well as how they treat any other people and pets that may be there at the time. Also, ask whether or not the same vet will be treating your bulldog during every visit. In some larger clinics you may actually be dealing with several veterinarians. By following these steps, you should be able to find a wonderful veterinarian. The Bloodhound doesn't need to smell blood to find someone who is lost. It is said that his name instead means blooded hound, or aristocratic. They actually track people because people leave a trail of skin cells with their own unique odor wherever they go.