Sometimes, bulldogs can get pregnant naturally. Their mating process is like that of any other type of dog. But, their physical conformation makes natural bulldog breeding difficult and risky. Reproduction endangers them more than most other breeds.
Can English bulldog mate naturally?
Most Bulldogs Can't Breed Naturally Most Bulldogs can't breed without human intervention, both in the actual mating & birthing process. If it weren't for this intervention in breeding the Bulldog as it stands now would become extinct. As many as 95% of Bulldogs are delivered by Cesarean section.
Do English Bulldogs need to be artificially inseminated?
The misshapen heads also affect reproduction, because bulldog puppies cannot fit through their mother's birth canal and must be delivered via cesarean. Pedersen estimates that 80 percent of bulldog births result from artificial insemination and cesarean.
What dogs Cannot give birth naturally?
Many brachycephalic dog breeds have major difficulty giving birth. British bulldogs, French bulldogs and Pugs are deliberately selected for a large head, broad shoulders and narrow pelvis, which means the pup's head and shoulders are too large to fit through their mother's pelvic canal, causing major birthing problems.
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