*Realize that before breeding of bulldogs takes place, ethical, responsible breeders will have the parents undergo health screenings that can average several hundred dollars. The screenings are to detect the variety of genetic disorders that are inherited in bulldogs as this is not a natural breed but a man made breed. 

*Realize that bulldogs are bred through multiple semen extractions and multiple artificial inseminations. 
 Bulldogs that breed naturally run the risk of heat stroke.  Progesterone testing is necessary for the females to insure proper date of ovulation. This test is done multiple times. This service and AI's can cost up to several hundred dollars and is typically done in a Veterinary Clinic.

*Understand that bulldog mothers generally give birth through Cesarean Section; natural birth is too risky for their health. Bulldogs can die while whelping puppies naturally. Puppies can be born breech or get stuck in the birth canal. This puts mom and babies at risk!  C-Sections cost several hundred to thousands of dollars depending on several factors,  such as:  if the hour of birth is "during business" hours, or "after business" hours, if it was an uneventful C-section or an emergency C-section and your demographics
(cost of living in your area.)

*The average cost of breeding and whelping bulldog puppies can run as high as thousands of dollars.
 If complications arise, costs can exceed over $5,000.

*Understand that after bulldog puppies are born they are usually kept in an area of  warmth for as long as 2 to 4 weeks. The equipment and supplies required can add up (see the breakdown below).

*Understand that once the puppies are ready to join their mother, the mother can only stay with them during nursing time. It is too risky to leave the mother with her pups because bulldogs tend to be clumsy and might accidentally step on, lie down on or injure their puppies. So for 2- 4 wks you are up every two hours putting puppies in with mom so they can feed. You sit and watch while they feed, making sure that all is well, none are in danger, and they are all eating well, so you do not  have to bottle feed. Hopefully the female  has enough good milk or you can end up feeding and butt cleaning several puppies, or the whole litter around the clock for weeks. All this time and expense, and you may have an average litter of 2-4 puppies, or your female can re-absorb a litter, drop a litter early and they all die,  and you will have to wait for your females next cycle to try all over again. 

*There is no way around it; breeding a bulldog ethically and responsibly is costly.

*If you have trouble with the purchase price of a bulldog, strongly consider adopting a dog instead.