What is the difference between a show prospect and a companion puppy?
For a bulldog to show well, the judges look for balance, symmetry, attitude, and how well the dog fulfils the requirements of the breed standard. Although the final adult appearance of an 8-12 week old puppy cannot be entirely determined, at that age the potential of a puppy can be evaluated. Each puppy in a litter can be compared to the others and previous experience to predict which has the most potential to fulfill the standards and contribute to the betterment of the breed. An entire litter might have the potential to show well, but usually there are one or two who stand out. These puppies are usually placed in a home with the intent that they will be shown, and the remaining puppies become companions. We acknowledge that sometimes a purchaser of a companion puppy develops an interest in showing, and as such allow for changes to our purchase agreement to permit the showing and/or breeding of a puppy originally purchased as a companion. The purchaser of a show prospect pays a premiu
