Three when I was a kid. My parents had another. But I couldn't really have a dog living in an apartment for years as I did. But when I got a house, I got Maybull.

My parents had other dogs, too, including a cocker, a beagle rescue, a couple of little terrier rescues, a small something or other (as rescue) and two pugs.

cute and appreciate the pic..
he is a sweetie
and the best is all that matters...
thanks again..
sounds like a great bulldog

Here he is: Preachermans Little Chassis
Doin da best he could. Which was fine by us.



Meeting Duchess, for the first time.



Perserverance isn't a long race.
It's a series of short races,
ran one after the other.

-In memory of Casper

is not going away any time soon.lol
and your work wtih Sugar truly does show your love of the breed Deb
I am very impressed..

would love to see a pic of Winston..
can hear your love of the breed in your response..
thanks for sharing..

what a way to start a show career..
you have beautiful bulldogs...

Heck, I wasn't interested in showing anything, before Winston. I had to learn how to handle, and the Standard, and that Winston was the perfect pet, and not show material, but working with him in the ring introduced us to legitimate breeders, who saw how much we loved being in the ring, and that I needed a chance with one that was a true hopeful. That brought us Duchess, now our first Champion, and we have gotten Wizard, Daisy Mae, and Stewie, who we are currently showing now. But, now, before we got Winston, no interest in showing at all! LOL.

Perserverance isn't a long race.
It's a series of short races,
ran one after the other.

-In memory of Casper

I love that about Gus too..and Bella
and because they are soo darn cute too
they still cause me to melt..

of putting it
thanks for sharing..
great response..and very true

D A R N cute & hug-g-bull and I always MELTED when I saw one.

jean n duncan

just curious
if you grew up with them..
you may have had a few of them...
bulldogs are the best breed agree

we researched the breed for almost a year before we got out first one. First reason was they have a wonderful temperment, are very comical and affectionate. Hubby is allergic and since they don't require tons of exercise, they wouldn't kick up alot of dander. That sour mug melts my heart. They have a very unique look and no two bulldogs look alike and there are lots of color variations. A lab is a lab is a lab, to me they all look alike.







Sue

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They are the best.

Bella was the first real bully that I seen..well other then her parents..but Bella was really the first..and then along came Gus
will always have a bulldog here..
love the breed

he was indeed a very beautiful and talented bulldog..
HE SHOULD have won..lol he was the best choice as far as I could see. watched the show since I had a 2 bullies at the time. Once Tilman was out ..did not watch it anymore much.

that is too cool about wanting to rescue bullies now
great response..

I am not much of a dog lover, nor am I a real kids person - I like mine and my friends and family's babys but I don't see babys and go "awe" nor do I do that with puppys.
I like dogs, and will stop to say hi, but I LOVE bulldogs.
I watched the show America's best dog or something like that, and Tillman was on it and I was in love with the breed from then on.

It took alot of begging and pleading with my DH and DD to get my Stella, DH is in love with her now, DD still loves her kitty, but Stella is growing on her.

Stella has become like my "therapy" dog, she follows me everywhere and if anyone in the house is sick she will practically lie on top of them until they are better

I am not sure when we'll get another one, but once we can afford to buy a house with some acerage, it will be devoted to rescuing bullies and maybe some horses.


Tiffany and Stella

When I was a boy the lady across the alley had a female. She was so sweet, but we were still scared a little cause she looked so fierce. Just loved em' ever since. Got one, then got him one of his own.

Steve

I love love love this breed, and the gang has all different personalities which make it very interesting...lol

thanks for the comments Pat, I appreciate that...I love taking pics of them and capturing their different personalities....

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you sure do show you love for the breed Deb in your posts
and your pics are totally awesome too
hard to believe you were the one that had to be convinced..lol

I was not sold on the idea...I am a cat person...we already had a mixed doggie, but bulldogs didn't interest me at all...it took him 12 yrs to talk me into it...I finally researched the breed and then was hooked...they are great buddies, lots of work, lots of drama, and lots of money both with food, treats, toys, and vet bills...lol but I won't have it any other way...

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did you have an interest in showing a bulldog before you got one??
pretty cool story..
glad your son got your first bulldog for you..
I got Bella for my son for a gift.
he is hands over heels for his bulldog..totally loves her

thanks for sharing YOUR LOVE of the breed..can hear it in your words..

I bet that vet was glad to get that bully back..
they have a way of making people smile..as well..can see your family be really excited with seeing one the first time
I remember the excitement in getting Bella HOME the first day.

great memories of a great bulldog...sorry for the loss of your good friend...
thanks for sharing your story

I had always told my kids, that I always wanted a Bulldog. When my son got out on his own, I suppose he thought it time that dad get what he had always wanted. so the How part of the question was because my son listened and was thoughtful. The Why, was because they are such loveable, yet dignified dogs. They can give a forboding stance and expression, and in a blink, break out into the zoomies, and the race is on. We extended that into the show ring, by doing as an overstimulated breeder said, and giving a pet, a chance in the ring. Winston was who taught me the most in and out of the ring. He became just what he was intended to be, a wonderful companion, and now an awesome uncle to our show girls babies.

Perserverance isn't a long race.
It's a series of short races,
ran one after the other.

-In memory of Casper

well, of course I always liked the breed...but when we moved to Tallahassee, almost 9 yrs ago, I was looking for a new vet and found a great one, close to home and he had a female bully named Madison, and she was always in his office during work hours.Well, someone accidently left the back door open at the vets one early evening and I found her after hours walking in the large parking lot.I brought her home and everyone went nuts..She snorted every breath she took..so I called the vet and he came and picked her up from my house..I remember him saying, "I knew no one would keep her long due to the noises she makes" I was just happy to get her back to her owner..So, for years, I saw her at the vets, and gave her all kinds of loving..she just passed about 6 months ag.She was close to 11 yrs of age..RIP Madison

much bully love~Christine, Dupree, Marley and Savannah

loved that
and oh soo true..
they are big babies..

My bullies are my constant companions
I see them first thing in the am. and last before bed too..
such a job to be around..

I love the breed

I wanted a big baby. I got exactly what I wanted. Josie is the first one I see in the morning and the last one when I go to bed at night. She is loving and sweet and goofy and not real athletic, but does like to go. She is everything I wanted in a Bulldog and I got a long tail, BONUS! And she just loves everyone, she is so forgiving. She is my buddy, and I am hers. What a gift in my life, i love her and am very protective of her. She is an absolute deeelight.