Bulldogs, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow written by John F. McGibbon is an excellent book that covers almost all aspects of the breed.

Connie Cleveland, "Dogs are Problem Solvers, Handlers Should Be"
http://www.dogtrainersworkshop.com/default2.asp?active_page_id=119

Debby Quigley & Judy Ramsey "Success is in the proofing - a guide for creative and effective training"
http://www.dogwise.com/itemdetails.cfm?ID=DTO230

Bobbie Anderson, "Building Blocks for Performance"
http://www.dogwise.com/itemdetails.cfm?ID=DTO211

Marsha Smith & Shalini Bosbyshell, "Building a bridge from training to testing"
http://www.dogwise.com/itemdetails.cfm?ID=DTO225

The Joy of Breeding Your Own Show Dog

Author- Donna L. Morden, ANN SERANNE

Description-the only breeding book endorsed by top breeders

"There are many books on breeding dogs, but Ann's book is so on-target and comprehensive that it has become a bible among successful breeders. The news that Howell is making this modern classic available again is to the benefit of both new and future generations of aspiring breeders."
-- From the new Foreword by Wendell J. Sammet, The American Kennel Club's first Breeder of the Year (2002)

The bible of quality dog breeding, The Joy of Breeding Your Own Show Dog is a must-have for novice and veteran breeders alike, covering everything from developing a viable breeding program to genetics to whelping, raising, and socializing puppies. Written in easy-to-understand language by renowned dog breeder Ann Seranne, this classic takes you step by step through the entire process of breeding a successful litter, from the moment of conception to a dog's first show. You'll see how to select a method of breeding, evaluate your own breeding stock and the potential of a litter, avoid the pitfalls of whelping, and properly care for the litter until the puppies are ready to go to their new homes. Ann Seranne's deep love of dogs, her vast knowledge, and her expertise make this the only guide you will ever need to become a successful breeder.


Author information-ANN SERANNE was a gifted and well-known dog breeder who cobred and/or owned sixty-two Yorkshire Terrier champions, six Standard Poodle champions, and two Shih Tzu champions. Six of her Yorkies and two Poodles were multiple Best in Show winners. Ms. Seranne was also a noted American Kennel Club judge of Toy and Non-Sporting breeds.

"So Your Dog's Not Lassie" by Betty Fisher. Very insightful about the way bulldogs think.

I recently asked the same question, and these books came highly recommended. They're related to either breeding or showing:

1. Breeding Better Dogs by Dr. Carmen Battaglia
2. The New Art to Breeding Better Dogs, by Kyle Onstott, revised by Philip Onstott 1973
3. The Joy of Breeding Your Own Show Dogs by Ann Seranne
4. Born to Win, Breed to Succeed, Patricia Craig Trotter
5. Bulldog Digest (the old one) by the publisher of the Bulldogger put out by BCA. It's out of print and difficult to find, but there's a downloadable version on the BCA website, but it's a huge file.

I found all of the above books (except the Bulldog Digest) on Amazon.

Other recommended authors that have put out books or conduct seminars on showing:
Richard Beauchamp
George Alston
Claudia Orlandi (sic - I think that's the spelling of her last name)