Basil the Bulldog Puppy's brother, Harley the Bulldog Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Basil the Bulldog Puppy's brother, Capone the Bulldog Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Basil the Bulldog Puppy's brother, Grizzley the Bulldog Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Basil the Bulldog Puppy's brother, Romeo the Bulldog Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Description:
These beautiful puppies were rescued from a high kill shelter after they were abandoned there at just 3 weeks of age. Since they were abandoned with no mother or father we are not sure what their breed is. We suspect they are Bulldog mixes.

Foster Update:  Basil is a dark brindle with lots of energy.  He has a white mark on his nose, chest and tips of his paws.  He loves to be held and he loves to play.  He is a good eater.  He has been interacting with my Doberman and my Bichon.  He runs right to you and tries to be the first one out of the enclosure.  Of the five puppies, Basil is right in the middle of the pack size wise.

• Leash Manners – Have not worked on leash.
• Crate/House Training – Basil is crate trained and we are working on potty training.  I work from home and he is able to go outside from my laundry room into the dog run whenever he wants to.  When he does not have access to the outside he will go potty on newspaper.
• Socialization – Romeo is great with people and dogs.
• Energy Level and Exercise – He is a very busy puppy and spends his days playing with is siblings.
• Daily Structure and Schedule – He east Fromm Puppy Food (dry) twice a day and in the morning it is mixed with Merrick’s Canned puppy good.
• Confidence Level – He is a very confident little guy.
• Obedience Training – Just starting working on this.
• Behaviors – He comes when called and loves to play with his Kong and dog bones.
• Personality Quirks – Basil has a funny thing he does when you hold him.  He snuggles up to your neck and then he moans.  It is so funny!
• Ideal Home – Basil is a high energy dog that will be a good size.  He is too much dog for a small child.  He is not suitable for an apartment and should not be left alone all day.  He needs a strong leader.

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.