Are all bulldogs born by Caesarian Section?
80% thought yes, 20% believed no. Most bulldogs are born by Caesarian Section. This fact is likely a result of a number of factors, including physical characteristics of the breed, personal choice, and modern technology. Bulldogs have big heads and small hips…this does not make for an easy natural delivery, and pups can get caught in the birth canal, risking the mother and puppies. Many people choose not to risk losing either, and so schedule sections based on breeding dates, to ensure natural birth does not accidentally take place (on the couch:) Many vets encourage sections for any breed because it reduces the risks to the female of having a pup remain in the uterus, which can make her seriously ill. Sections are relatively safe nowadays, although Bulldogs are always at a higher risk in surgery due to their Brachycephalic (short-nosed) face. A bulldog who was herself free-whelped often has a higher chance of free-whelping successfully…but each breeder weighs the risks and makes t
