Bulldog problems...

Being a bulldog presents many problems some aren't aware of, especially living in Florida. The heat is the biggest issue, weather has a way of dictating what we can and cannot do.

Our outside adventures are generally held during October-March. On occasion, if we can arrange all the parameters just so, we get to seek adventure during the very hot months.

Air Conditioning - Check
Back up plan of Air Conditioning - Check
Vet on call - Check
Short distance from Air Conditioning - Check
Back up plans in case first plans do not pan out - Check

After this is checked and rechecked, the thrill of spontaneous travel has left the building. Just jumping in the car to do whatever isn't an option.

Also, most of our friends here in Florida are being encouraged to get the Flu shot, the Bordotella vaccine and pretty sure we are cautioned not to travel out of state.

Fleas use to be the worry, but Ticks took over, and now it's the strain of a virus that we just can't escape. Our newest friend Max; he is an Ole English Bully was at the vet for his boosters and he came out with flu shot, bordotella, and a stern talking to about visiting other dogs until he was now six months old.

The other issue is the groomer. It has been mostly about our kin folk the Frenchy, but some English Bulldog's have had their experiences too. Going to the groomer and making sure your animal is carefully cared for is a chore in it self. All the questions you ask, all the checking and surprise visits...

How cool temp wise is the shop? Do you use a collar restraint ? Do you use a boxed Dryer? Do you use a sling for the dog for nail clipping? How do you handle an unhappy dog? What do you do for a over clipped nail?  How do you separate the dogs? Is your back area secure for escapees? The list goes on and on...

Our skin is sensitive, our noses are sensitive, our owners are sensitive! We can't just chew anything, it's not good for us. Our toys have to be monitored.

Mind you, my human wouldn't trade us for the world, but she would like to point this out to prospective buyers. While we look cute and cuddly, the issues are real. VERY real....

Our life in Florida is ok, we are not doing too badly. We are grateful for our Veterinarians that keep us healthy and treat us better than some of our friends in other states. Just know all these wrinkles of love come at a price, not a economic price all the time...

 

So there we were...

When we took the short road trip, Mom was concerned about the virus' we could catch. We had the flu shot, but lets be realistic, each strain is more complicated than the previous one.

According to our vet, anytime you travel outside your own home, you risk a virus/flu/bug.

We are not up to par, and the vet seems to think it was the foreign travel to 2.5 states away. I hate to tell him she made us wear disposable booties on the grass.

So we are on sick watch and if all goes well, that means our stories and popcorn all weekend. Oh yeah Mags and I are milking it. I slept on Mommy's lap for the very first time for 3 hours today... I haven't done that before, closest was 2 plus years ago, and it was for an hour.

Have a great weekend, we are on the couch... Mommy says she needs a break from icky sicks..

Update: Maggie and I are feeling slow and low. 

Friendship thank you's continued...

As a dog you wouldn't think I would have a best friend. Well I have a pack of besties. They are my  twitter pals. My late night, snack eating, butt sniffing, stubborn friends from all over the world. In honor of my Mommy's Great-Grandmothers tradition, we are going to thank a few of the special ones that make us laugh, make us cry, make us smile ear to ear and make us very happy we know them...

Every bulldog needs a wing-man... I have a few that I would say are my ride or die buddies. Rocco, Deuce, Diesel, Mr. Chips, Thor, Ozzy, Brutus, Jethro, Sammy, Rocky, and Henry Ford, just to name a few....Not to be forgotten, there are the women's that make my wrinkles giggle. Lady B, Bubbles, CleopatraFlirtalicious, Lucy, Bella, ZeeZee, Chloe, Dapphy, Bex, Gracie, Dixie (although I am a craddle robber) and the list could go on and on.

Thank you to the many friends we have here from twitter. When the world looks at you like you are nuts talking about your 4 legged babies, you always have a safe place to go with my twitter friends.

So in keeping with Mommy's Great Grand Mother's tradition, thank you very much for the great friendship.

Much love,

Gunner

Friendship means a lot. Guest writer Mommy.

Today we are reflective for many reasons, but one in particular is because we are coming up on the 4th of July, our Country's birthday. Where we celebrate our Freedom. However, on July 2nd, I remember a long standing tradition my Great-grandmother had.

We have a few friends we would call best friends. Those that give a smile when needed, a hug when unexpected and a kind word on cue.

My privilege to call Sam (Artistic Bulldog) a friend is just that. When I would do a silly raffle, or a fundraiser, she was there. Often fighting me about paying her. She gave graciously to my silly ventures. Sam also stood by me and helped me when I thought it was going to be bleak with donations.

While we share a love of Korean food and bulldogs, we share something else. The crazy notion to just be ourselves. I admire her family unit and her tremendous talent.

I choose today to remind others about friendship because today would have been my Great-grandmothers birthday. She would have been 118 years old today. She would often say, remember to tell the friends you love, thank you. On her birthday she would get flooded with gifts and cards. The interesting thing was, she would send out a card to her friends that would arrive on her birthday that said my gift for my birthday is you, having your friendship makes me rich with love.

So in honor of my Great-grandmother I want to tell you Sam thanks for making me rich with friendship, and being able to tell you my crazy clothing snafus.

Help Bulldog Rescue with purchases of shirts

https://represent.com/roaddogs

Our very own bestie Artistic Bulldog © Sam created the artwork for this tshirt. We have ordered two, one for the Mom and one for Dad.

Won't you help out too?

It's a great cause and it will help the Bulldogs in Rescue. Every bit helps~

They need just seven more for their initial goal...

Sam and Kym at the shore UPDATE...

We posted this...

Please let me know if you are considering or are coming. I have to finalize the swag bags and get them packed for shipping, plus order the shirts and other novelties. Please DM or text me. 

Here is the update... If you are interested in joining us at the shore, here are the details. We will be staying in Wildwood Crest, NJ.  Please feel free to get a room anywhere, we do not need to stay together. A source we use is www.gwcoc.com  This is Wildwood's Chamber of Commerce, and a very valued site.

If you are in town Friday night, Kym will host a happy hour and dinner for the early arrivals.

Saturday we will meet up and spend the day with fun activities and the party will be Saturday night.

Sunday we will have breakfast and take the ferry to Delaware and hopefully see some Whales and Dolphins. If you have to leave to beat the traffic we understand.

English Bulldogs need your help

http://www.ilenglishbulldogrescue.org/


With English Bulldogs being in the top 5 of desired breeds, it's a wonder we don't have more problems. Well we do, but they aren't as talked about I guess.

Many bulldogs have issues, it's a given when you research and buy/adopt. What isn't a given is when the impulse buyer, the I have to have that squishy face, purchase happens and guess what... SURPRISE.

The rescues that support the sick, neglected, under-treated, over-exposed bulldogs are truly saints. This month we would like to ask our friends, our followers, to consider donating to Illinois English Bulldog Rescue. The link is at the top. Tell them Magoo sent you.

With the help of our favorite professional artist Artistic Bulldog © we are creating tshirts as a fundraiser for our twitter pal rescues. Please stand-by for that next project.  We cannot take the credit for this, Theo's Mom was the original idea behind this. It's just taken us a little longer to get it into motion.

Please support rescue organizations, they are miracle workers without recognition!