When Judy rescued Sugar Cane, an American Bulldog, and her litter of four puppies, I sent out an SOS for fosters.  Cassie quickly responded and within a couple of days I had this wonderful update on her two new fosters, Bowser and Winston:

09/10 Foster Update:
Winston is doing great! He is officially 100% potty trained, and he continues to melt my heart! He is totally up to date on all of his shots and ready to be adopted!

 

7/21 Foster Update:
Winston is primarily black/brindle, white strip down middle of face, white paws, white tip of tail, white patch on back, white belly with black spots.

Winston is a super cuddly and loveable puppy! He sleeps through the night almost always, and he is really starting to get the potty training thing down (though we still have fairly regular accidents, but he’s getting it!). Winston can be very playful, but as far as puppies goes, he is pretty mellow. His favorite thing to do is curl up on the couch and watch a movie with me and his brother, Bowser. He dislikes baths (tries to jump out, but he does eventually give in) and can be fearful sometimes, but I think that’s pretty normal for puppies. He is usually not naughty, but when he is, oh boy does he have those puppy dog eyes down pat! You can try to be mad at him, but once you look at his adorable little face, your heart melts!
 
Winston is good around other dogs (I have a 4 year old female dog and they get along great) and children! A 3 year old came over to visit and she loved Winston to pieces!
He loves to cuddle up to you and give you kisses! Winston is an adorably cute dog with a sweet and mellow disposition. Any family looking for a puppy would be lucky to have him!"

08/13 Foster Update:  

He misses his brother, Bowser, who got adopted (!) so he needs to find his forever home soon! And he’s all ready too- he got neutered a few days ago! I can honestly say that I will miss him dearly, but I know he will bring his new family so much joy! If you are looking for a puppy, Winston will absolutely be the perfect edition to your home and family!

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, early Bulldogs were used in the bloody sport of bull bating. Some of these dogs emigrated with their masters from England to America. Eventually the English Bulldog was bred down in size and his personality was softened, but the American version remained a larger, fiercer dog. The American version has longer legs and more speed and agility than the English show dog. Thanks to the efforts of John D. Johnson of Summerville, Georgia the American Bulldog exists today. After he returned from WW II he was disappointed to find that, like the English Mastiff, they were almost completely extinct. He then decided to gather the best he could find from all across the rural south and bring them back from the brink of extinction. He has been breeding these dogs longer than anyone else in the world and his father bred them before him. He is an old man now (in his 80's) and these dogs have always existed in his family. He is the sole reason why they exist today. If it were not for his efforts they surely would be gone. He has been breeding them non-stop since then. The American Bulldog has also been used as a guard and in hunting bear, wild boar, squirrel and raccoon. They have even been trained to drive cattle and guard stock from predators. Farmers prize these dogs for their stamina, protectiveness, intelligence and working abilities. Some of the American Bulldogs talents are hunting, watchdogging, tracking, weight pulling, and guarding. An American Bulldog should never be confused with uniquely different breeds such as the American Staffordshire Terrier or the American Pit Bull Terrier. The American Bulldog is a brave and determined, but not hostile dog. Alert and self-confident, this breed genuinely loves children. It is known for its acts of heroism towards its master. These dogs have fought wild dogs, bulls and even fire. It is said "fighting off one of these dogs is like fighting an animal that possesses an alligator's head and a python's body." Yet when called off by their handler, they immediately obey. No wonder they are said to have "true grit, true devotion and true love." Because of its strong protective instincts, the American Bulldog should be well-socialized and obedience trained at an early age. Some may be aggressive with other dogs and reserved with strangers. They need to be around people to be truly happy. This breed tends to drool and slobber. They have a life expectancy of up to 16 years.