Capone the Bulldog Puppy's brother, Harley the Bulldog Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Capone the Bulldog Puppy's brother, Basil the Bulldog Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Capone the Bulldog Puppy's brother, Romeo the Bulldog Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Capone the Bulldog Puppy's brother, Grizzley 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 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:  Capone is a light brindle and is definitely the leader of the pack!  His colorings are very nice.  He does have a white streak on his nose and white on his chest and the tips of his paws.  He is the largest and the most dominant of all the puppies but he still loves to cuddle up to your neck!  He eats more than the other puppies.  He is the first one to run out to play with my Doberman.  He is all over the Dobie and seems like he cannot get enough playtime in.  He will follow you anywhere!  He is also the most vocal.

• Leash Manners – Just starting to work on leash.
• Crate/House Training – Capone is crate trained.
• Socialization – Capone is the most dominant of the five puppies in his litter.  He does like to play with his siblings but he also likes to be the leader at all times.
• Energy Level and Exercise – He is a high energy dog.
• Daily Structure and Schedule – He eats Fromm Puppy dry food twice a day and in the morning I mix it with Merrick’s canned puppy food.
• Confidence Level – He is an extremely confident dog with an alpha personality.
• Obedience Training – Work in progress.
• Behaviors – He is a dominant puppy who will need consistent training so that his energy level is contained.
• Personality Quirks – In spite of being a very dominant puppy, Capone is definitely a mommy’s boy.  He is going to be a very large, sturdy dog.
• Ideal Home – Capone would do best in a home with no small children or in a home with adults only.  He is going to need very consistent training and a strong leader to keep all his energy under control.  He should not be in an apartment and needs a fenced yard.  He can be vocal about wanting to get his own way.  He can be very stubborn and he is extremely strong for being a puppy.  Not a good dog for an inexperienced owner.  He will prove to be a loyal, loving dog with the right owner.

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.