Romeo the Bulldog Puppy's brother, Harley the Bulldog Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Romeo the Bulldog Puppy's brother, Basil the Bulldog Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Romeo the Bulldog Puppy's brother, Capone the Bulldog Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Romeo 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:  Romeo is a very light brown with just a hint of brindle.  He is definitely the lover of the bunch, thus the name!  He is very inquisitive and seems to know before any of the other puppies when it is time to eat.  He plays well with all the puppies and with my Bichon and Doberman.  My Bichon lays next to the play yard fencing and Romeo snuggles up to her.  It is very cute.  Once you pick him up it is hard to put him down because he snuggles right in.  He has a great personality.

• Leash Manners - Have not spent much time working on leash.
• Crate/House Training - Romeo is crate trained.  I think once he is separated from his siblings he may cry when put in the crate, however, it should not be for very long.
• Socialization - Romeo is well socialized with all people and loves to cuddle.  He plays very well with both large and small dogs and spends his days playing with his siblings.
• Energy Level and Exercise - Romeo spends his days playing with his siblings and is very active.
• Daily Structure and Schedule - He eats Fromm Gold Puppy Food dry twice a day.  In the morning I mix it with canned Merrick Puppy Food.  Romeo and his siblings all eat out of the same large bowl.  He has no food aggression issues.  He has a healthy appetite.
• Confidence Level - Romeo is very confident but loves to cuddle.
• Obedience Training - He is a very happy puppy and will be easy to train.
• Behaviors - Romeo will dig in the dog run if left alone.
• Personality Quirks - Romeo loves people and loves to be around people and pets.  He gets his name because he is a lover.  He has great eyes that melt everyone!  He loves his Kong and natural large bones.  He will drag the bones around the house.  He does not particularly like bath time, however, loves getting dried with a blow dryer.
• Ideal Home - He is going to be a strong, sturdy dog and would do best with older children or adults.  He needs a strong leader and will not do well if left by himself for too many hours a day.

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.