Aristocrat's Bulldog Adventures

Update on Lulu X Rocky pup: Introducing Mugsy!

2010-02-08T06:11:00.001-08:00

We LOVE to hear how our puppies are doing! We were so excited when we got this email and pictures yesterday. Not only is it great to get an update on Mugsy, but it was wonderful to see how nicely he is turning out, especially since we are planning a rebreeding of Lulu X Rocky this summer. You can see more pictures at http://www.aristocratbulldogs.com/webpages/litterbox09.html

Hi Brandi,

We are from Buffalo, NY. In September 2009, we adopted Billy. I did receive your christmas card and i'm sorry i'm just responding now. We named him Mugsy. He is 6 months old almost 7 months and he weights 49.1 lbs! The vet said he will gain another 10lbs. He is great with people and other dogs. The day we received him, when he would go to sleep, he would suck on the blanket and pass out. Till this day, he grabs the blanket and sucks on it until he fells asleep!! He loves to cuddle at night. He loves the snow!! He sticks his head in the snow and goes crazy! When he doesn't get his way, he pouts just like a baby! We receive so many compliments just about how beautiful he is. We love him so much and boy is he spoiled!!! I hope you enjoy the pictures!! I hope to hear from you soon!

New Aristocrat Litter Coming!

2010-02-07T11:56:00.000-08:00

Kitty was bred to Benchmark Bulldog's Simon Says and is due April 5th. We have an ultrasound scheduled for March 5th. We are expecting this breeding to produce nice short legs, cobby bodies, correct head planes, rolling gaits, and wonderful sweet bully temperments. Check out the Litterbox page on our web site for more information. Make sure to check back on the blog too to watch the puppies grow!

We also have a rebreeding planned for late spring/early summer 2010 between Lulu and BIS, BISS CH. Dowat's the Contender, AKA Rocky.

http://www.aristocratbulldogs.com/webpages/litterbox.html

Sway Likes to Play in the Snow

2010-01-05T15:32:00.001-08:00

Sway is such a cutie!

I just got this update from Marsha in Iowa:

Sway is always in the snow. She climbs on the mountains of snow and jumps on people! She also likes to hide behind the snow and jump out at you!

Deer Hunters

2009-11-05T05:11:00.001-08:00

Kitty and Lulu decided to hunt a deer last weekend. The actually chased the deer down and proceeded to attack it when it got stuck in the brambles! They were very excited and luckily someone was able to pull them off the poor deer. They had the deer down and were grabbing it by the head and back. Their nightly run was cut short and they got locked in their crates for the rest of the evening. Its hard to imagine those two plump girls running down a deer, but despite their looks, they are very athletic. Also, we have to remember that bulldogs were originally bred for bull baiting. Thank goodness there wasn't a bull in the field!

The deer was a little dazed, but after it was pulled out of the brambles it got up recovered and ran away. I imagine it will steer clear of the bullies in the future! Hopefully, we won't underestimate our bullies again.

Molly All Dressed Up!

2009-10-13T06:49:00.001-07:00

Isn't she cute? Molly is dressing up as a pink devil this Holloween. Sway will be showing later this month and then possibly at the Bulldog Nationals in November. Our newest, little boy out of Rocky went to his new home in New York. I am sure he is having lots of fun terrorizing his new owners. He is one of the orneriest bulldogs we have had so far.

Kitty is doing well. She is still growing. She is such a sweetie and loves everyone. Lulu is still a foot biter (with lock jaw)... Ouch! She likes to be top dog.

Lulu X Rocky Puppy Goes to His New Home

2009-09-24T11:48:00.001-07:00

Our little singleton baby boy went to his new home yesterday. Mom was very sad to see him go, but she drove to Missouri to meet his new owners. Rob and Joe had driven all the way from Buffalo NY to get their new little boy. They were very pleased with their new baby. Hopefully we will get some new photos soon! We also can't wait to find out his new name. I am sure Lulu and Kitty miss their ornery little playmate.

This little boy is gorgeous! I loved his short little legs and stocky body. He also has a nice big head. I think he is going to turn out to be a very nice boy and would do awesome in the show ring. We will be repeating this breeding in the summer and hopefully we will have a whole litter as nice as this little boy.

The New Little Boy

2009-08-26T10:06:00.000-07:00

Lulu gave birth to a beautiful brindle baby boy. This little guy is GORGEOUS! He has a very flat little face, huge head, and nice cobby body. His fathers is top 10 bulldog Best in Show (BIS)winner, multiple Best in Specialty Show Winner (BISS), AKC CH Dowat's the Contender. He is an only puppy so he is being completely spoiled! Hopefully, we will have some video up of him in couple of days and sometime next week we should have some stacked photos.

Kitty the Athlete

2009-08-26T06:03:00.001-07:00

Kitty is one of the most athletic bulldogs I have seen. She is a master at water volleyball, so loves to fetch, swim (with proper floatation device) and run. On my recent trip to my mom's house, I got to spend some time in the pool with Kitty. When we first went out to swim, we locked her outside the gate. She insisted upon coming in with us. She runs over to the pool step and waits to be geared up. Once her floatation device is securely in place she takes off for a few laps around the pool. Then its back to the step where she waits for a floaty that she can stand on for a volley ball game. We always make sure that someone is nearby and holding the floaty. Kitty is very competitive and sometimes in her launch for the ball she overshoots the mat and has to be saved. She has very good aim and is often able to accomplish several successful volleys. She is pretty impressive for an eight month old and hopefully she will have a long successful career.

Puppies Coming Soon and Congrats to Sway and Marsha

2009-07-28T17:30:00.001-07:00

Puppies will be here tomorrow! We are so excited. Lulu is miserable. Mom has everything ready to bring the babies home. Hopefully, we will have some puppy pics up on the site tomorrow. I got to visit with Lulu and Miss Kitty about 3 weeks ago. Kitty is looking very nice. She has a beautiful head and a wonderful attitude. She loves to play in her little pool. She is very spoiled and loves to be held and give kisses. Her and my dobe, Cinders, don't get along. Kitty insists that it is her house and she is the boss and Cinders does not agree.

Congratulations to Marsha and Sway. Sway went RWB in Omaha on July 11^th owner handled. There were 7 bitches entered so this was a nice accomplishment for a 6 ½ month old. I am very proud of my girl!

Bella and the Pool

2009-07-07T09:27:00.001-07:00

Here is an email I recieved from Bella's mama-

"Bella is doing great and she is such a cuddle bug. We crack up when she gets excited her whole body wiggles. Her teeth sticking out cracks us up...how can anyone not love a bulldog????? We had had her in the pool a couple of times under strict supervision. We have a baha shelf that is about 6" deep that she stands on. She is also able to get out on her own. I am still watching her all the time when she is out back alone to see what she does around the pool. She ignores it unless the kids leave something floating in it. House training is great unless someone rings the door bell and comes in. Then we have an accident. She can go for 10 hours a night thought without any potty breaks. She is truly a joy and makes us laugh daily. She has a bond with our son where she tugs on his shorts until they are around his ankles. He runs an screams and she goes into her "savage" mode. I need to get it on tape as it is hilarious. I am not sure who is having more fun Bella or William????

Hope you are enjoying your summer,

Andrea "

Maverick and Sway go to their first Real Show

2009-07-01T18:06:00.000-07:00

Maverick

Here is an email I got from Linda:

"Hi,Just a note to let you know how the boy is doing.Maverick was entered in the Vermillion show this past weekend, he came up with second, both days the judges like him and they both said he is a very nice puppy, but they had to give it to the other dog because he looked more mature, and he was. He was almost nine months old and Maverick was six months and five days old so there was a big difference, but Maverick likes to show and he thinks everyone at the show is there for him. He is quite the guy."

Sway

"She is doing great! She didn't win at her and Mavericks first real sanctioned show last weekend, but the judge really liked her. We show July 11th and 12th in Omaha. I will let you know how she does."- Marsha

Kitty

Mom says Kitty is doing great. She loves to play in the kiddie pool and chill out near the pool.

Bella

Bella is doing good. She has been enjoying the California sun.

Kitty Report

2009-03-27T18:39:00.000-07:00

Kitty is a mess but I love her to death. She is a great addition to the family. She has had only two messes on the floor this week and she knew she was bad. I put bells on the door knob and she rings it to go outside and to come in. It is working real well. She has gotten so big that we are having to make her larger stairs so she can get on and off the bed by herself.

-Mom

Miss Kitty and Sway

2009-03-19T08:38:00.000-07:00

I heard back from mom and Kitty is doing well. Mom says that she knows her name well and she sits on command. She is house trained and mom has a little ladder that she uses to get up on the bed at night. There she sleeps on mom's pillow.

Sway (right) is also doing really well. She is ornery! She gets to go play with Maverick sometimes and will enter her first match next week!

Happy St Patrick's Day!

2009-03-17T17:26:00.000-07:00

I am so happy that all my little bully babies are doing well. I have had multiple reports and the babies are ranging between 14lbs and 22 lbs right now. Maverick (the only boy) is gearing up to go to his first match in a month or so. Kitty is keeping my mom busy and turning into a really nice dog.

Sway is doing good in Iowa and working on growing into a nice show dog. Molly has an unfortunate nickname that tells us which side of the weight scale she is on! LOL!

The picture is Bella (Lavender) already out in that Southern California Sun!

Taking Advantage of Every Opportunity

2009-02-10T05:06:00.001-08:00

I came home from running a few errands Saturday afternoon and an electric company guy was in my back yard playing with Lily and Lulu! Normally, I don't leave anyone outside while I am gone, but it was such a nice day and I was only going to be gone a short while. Lily and Lulu where mauling the poor guy. Of course, he seemed to be enjoying himself playing with them. The electrical problem was at the neighbors, but he was just making sure that all my lines where ok before they turned the power on. I think he volunteered because of the dogs. I am not sure where that crew was from, but I have seen several in the area from Georgia and Alabama. He said they made him miss his dogs. I was just glad I had not left Cinders outside because she would not have allowed him back there. He said she had been barking at him through the window and he was glad she wasn't out there.

He was a grizzled husky guy with a hard hat, uniform and some equipment on, so I thought it was an excellent opportunity for some socialization. I told him I had some pups and asked him if he wanted to see them. Of course he did! I knew he had to go back to work, so I brought out two bullys first. One was the boy ( I thought he would like him) and the other was Molly. While the 2 bullys were being loved on, I went in and got the purple and red pups. All the pups took to this big guy very well. The red pup did not want to wait her turn and was trying frantically to climb up his legs. Too bad he had to go back to work or I would have brought everyone out.

I am very happy the power is back on and the weather has improved. I let the pups run in the yard for an hour or so and I took some video. All together during the power outage I took an hours worth of video that needs to be uploaded and edited. So for those of you that got the first installations, that was about 30 min of video cut to 20 min. I still have another 30 min to go and I am already thinking about taking some more. Likely I will create another agility course this weekend. I am already thinking about it. However, I believe I have one on video that hasn't been uploaded yet.

12 days and counting w/ no electricity

2009-02-07T08:30:00.000-08:00

The puppies are doing well. Everyone has moved to the living room and are living in the x-pen with the Dobermans near the wood stove. Everyone is getting more and more ornery. The little lavender collar girl is the explorer and she seems to be the first to always escape and roam around the house. The boy is also an escape artist. However, his method of escape is to bulldoze his way out. I have been creating puppy agility equipment for them and videoing them playing with it. Unfortunately , I can not upload the video until the electric comes back on. Everyone is so cute. They are all very chubby and wrinkly. Molly looks a bit lopsided. One of her ears is folding properly and the other is still floppy.

Puppies Everywhere!

2009-01-27T09:53:00.000-08:00

The babies are getting big. Lulu loves to play with them. In doing so, she often collapses the side of the kiddie pool and frees everyone. I am sort of a sucker and all my floors are hardwood, so I usually let them run around for a while. They get into all sorts of things and have even had encounters with the dobe pups.

I took the available puppies over to my friends house Sunday. There they got to meet a few more Great Danes and a Pekingese. The orange collared fawn girl is very outgoing and was the first to start running around at my friend house. They are still nursing some, but Lulu is starting to dry up. They are eating moistened and canned puppy food pretty well now. Mostly they are just in to everything!

Puppies Go For a Visit

2009-01-19T11:18:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I took all the puppies over to my friend's house to get stacked photos. The babies had lots of fun. My friends children played with the pups and they even called their neighbor over to see the little ones. Stacking and pictures went pretty well. At only 4 weeks old there is only so much we can expect from them before they get tired. I need to retake photos pf the boy and have had requests for side by side photos of the two remaining females. I will work on getting those and emailing them out to everyone.

The babies have really started to play with one another and with people. I have a new video which I sent out to several people, but it will also be available on the website shortly along with the new photos.

Puppies are starting to eat more and more real food (Purina Proplan Puppy). That is good because mom is getting tired of feeding them. Their little teeth hurt!!

Walking

2009-01-15T16:43:00.001-08:00

The little Bulldogs have been walking around pretty well now. I have had requests for a more updated video. I will be making a video this weekend, so be sure to check the website.

weights

Burgundy (Molly) 71.6

Orange 54.3

Kitty 60.3

Green 61.7

lavender 59.2

Unsinkable Molly Brown

2009-01-13T07:10:00.000-08:00

I am very pleased to announce that Burgundy Girl is now going to be called "Molly". She has a great home lined up in Michigan and hopefully will soon be on her way to being a Champion! I know I will enjoy watching her grow and keeping up with all her adventures. Maybe I will get to see her show some day.

I talked to my mom yesterday and she has decided to keep Ms. Kitty. Kitty is so adorable. We all love her. She is going to be a nice addition for my mother and I am sure she will enjoy life in Arkansas. It will be fun watching her grow as well and maybe I will show her someday.

New Puppy weights

2009-01-08T16:27:00.001-08:00

The Bulldog puppies all have their eyes open and are starting to move around really well. They have moved out of the box and into the kiddie pool. Ms. Kitty has moved in with the Dobes. You can find out more about her adventures at http://masayadobermans.blogspot.com/ I will be taking their first video and updated photos this weekend.

Here are their 16 Day weights:

Burgundy 50.4 oz

Orange 37.3oz

Kitty 38.4 oz

Green Boy 43oz

Lavender 43.7

Purple 46.5oz

Still Growing!

2009-01-03T11:41:00.000-08:00

Bulldogs are getting bigger every day.

12 Day weights

Burgundy 34.5 oz

Orange 28.2 oz

kitty 26.4 oz

Green Boy 31 oz

lavender 28.5 oz

Purple 30.6 oz

Puppies eyes starting to open

2009-01-02T07:08:00.000-08:00

These pups are getting huge. Its a wonder some of them can move they are so chubby. There are some really nice puppies emerging. Nice large heads and cobby bodies. Orange, burgundy and Green boy are the largest. Green Boy has awesome markings and a HUGE head with really nice layback. I'll get new weights posted soon. The purple collar female was the first to start opening her eyes. We first saw her little peeper at 8 days old. Thats really young. Most pups don't begin to open their eyes until 11+ days. Lulu is still watchful of the puppies. They have moved to a larger box with some wood shavings for bedding. Everyone is really healthy and they really like to eat! They had lots of visitors Sunday and acquired a new fan in my Dane breeder Friend.

Puppy weights and update

2008-12-25T18:01:00.000-08:00

The puppies are learning to eat well. It seems like they want to eat until they explode! The Burgundy collar female and the male especially. Kitty and purple still have some problems with getting milk up their nose, but they are getting better. Lulu has learned the nursing procedure and comes readily out of her crate to feed the babies. Here are the babies current weights:
Burgundy 1lb
Orange .8lb
Hello Kitty .72
lavender .88
Green .92
Purple .88

Puppies

2008-12-23T06:43:00.000-08:00

Puppies and mom are doing great! One of the girls (red and white) is about 2x the size of all the other pups. I weighed everyone last night and assigned collars. I will post the weights later. Lulu did really well nursing the puppies. A couple of them were difficult to get started eating. I took 2 of them to Lily and got them started nursing on her (her milk is easier to get to), then I pulled them off and took them to their mommy for that all important colostrum.

Lulu ate some frozen biljac and puppy food with yogurt for Dinner. She is starting to feel better and is protective of the pups. She growls at the other dogs when they walk by the baby gate to her room.

I think we have some really nicely marked pups. I took photos of each one last night, but will try to get some better ones this week. I think the Giant Girl is already being nick named "Olga".

Puppies are here!

2008-12-22T22:18:00.001-08:00

Its been a long night. Lulu had 6 very healthy babies. 5 girls and 1 boy. 2 brindle and white, 2 red and white , and 2 fawn and white.

Soon...

2008-12-21T18:00:00.000-08:00

Lulu is very large and miserable now. She can no longer climb the stairs and I have to pick her up to bringer her in the house. This isn't easy since she now weighs 60+ lbs. She hasn't been acting right and this morning she didn't finish her breakfast, so I took her to the vet today and they did a progesterone test to see if the puppies are ready to be born. They called and said she wasn't ready yet. She refused Dinner tonight as well. I am guessing it will be tomorrow or the next day when she has to go in for C-section.

Lulu Visits the dane pups

2008-12-16T16:17:00.000-08:00

Lulu took her turn visiting the Dane pups today. She was pretty patient with them. I think she made Lily a little nervous though. She seems really active today. You can see she is very large. I am guessing 5 puppies.

Adventures in Bulldogs

2008-12-16T12:21:00.000-08:00

For me, owning a bulldog has been an adventure. They are unlike any other dog breed I have every had. Benchmark's English Aristocrat aka Lulu is a complex mix of independence and dependence. I anticipate my first Bulldog litter to be a very unique experience. Lulu was bred to CH. Staley's Steppin Out Simon. Simon is a beautiful white bulldog . This is a line breeding on a very well known and very nice BISS CH Beauties Amos. I think this litter is going to produce very nice looking Bulldogs. I am hoping for some white dogs that look like their father.

Lulu is due next week, so she is getting pretty large. She is starting to get kind of grumpy with the other dogs and due to her extreme girth, she spends a lot of time in her crate. I'll post a picture of her if I can get one. She is camera shy and a little stubborn. She is more than happy to visit with me right now if she wants petting or cookies, but if she think I want something- forget it!