Aspen the Petite Bulldog's Info...
| Breed: | American Bulldog | Color: | White | Age: | Young |
| Size: | Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) | Sex: | Female | ID#: | 5357460-1192 |
I am already spayed, purebred, a special needs pet, up to date with shots, and good with dogs.
Aspen the Petite Bulldog's Story...
Aspen wieghs about 35 pounds and is very muscular and strong. Although she is still a puppy, she isn’t overly hyper. while she is deaf she is extremely inteligent, understands basic commands.
Aspen is a deaf American Bulldog mix. She is small at only about 30-35 pounds and is a total doll! She was picked up as a stray in the Florida panhandle and brought to a local kill shelter where her time was soon up. She is super cute and super sweet.
You can learn a lot about living with and training deaf dogs at www.deafdogs.org.
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.
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Aspen wieghs about 35 pounds and is very muscular and strong. Although she is still a puppy, she isn’t overly hyper. while she is deaf she is extremely inteligent, understands basic commands.
Aspen is a deaf American Bulldog mix. She is small at only about 30-35 pounds and is a total doll! She was picked up as a stray in the Florida panhandle and brought to a local kill shelter where her time was soon up. She is super cute and super sweet.
You can learn a lot about living with and training deaf dogs at www.deafdogs.org.
• Appearance: Aspen is smaller than her picture makes her seem. She is only about 35-40 pounds, but she is very muscular and strong.
• Energy Level: Medium. Although she is still a puppy, Aspen isn’t overly hyper.
• Food: Aspen eats about 1 cup of dry food twice a day. She has sensitive skin so I have been experimenting with different dog foods, trying to find one that works best for her. She is currently on Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach. Adopters should be aware that they will need to keep her on a high quality, grain free food for her skin and coat.
• Adaptability: She adapts quickly to new situations.
• Behaviors:She likes to give kisses! She also does pull on the leash some and is a work in progress in that area.
• Human Social Skills: Aspen LOVES people and getting attention. She seems to be as fine with men as she is with women. She hasn’t been around children much but I think she would be fine with older kids. She is a little mouthy (puppy!) and very strong so I wouldn’t recommend her for people with very small children.
• Animal Social Skills: Aspen is good with other dogs but she likes to be the one who approaches and greets. Sometimes when other dogs approach her quickly, almost always when she is on leash, she gets a little snippy. As long as she can be the one to do the greeting she is fine. She has also been to the dog park and does fine there. Aspen is a little dominant and will take bones away from dogs three times her size, so she needs to be with dogs that will tolerate her bossiness. She can get a little possessive of her foster mom, especially if she’s on the bed and the other dogs get close, however, her behavior (usually a little growl) is easily corrected and it never escalates.
• Obedience: Aspen knows signs for sit, come, crate, eat and potty.
• Training: Aspen is very smart and learns new things quickly. She is crate trained and will go in for you no problem. She should be crated when no one is home.
• Personality Quirks: Aspen is very mature for a pup – so much so that I often forget how young she is. Then out of the blue she will chase her tail or start playing with a toy all by herself and I am reminded that she’s just a baby. She loves to chase lizards and leaves that blow in the wind. Her one bad behavior is a little gross and embarrassing but common in puppies – she sometimes eats poop! Mostly her own but other dogs’ once in awhile.
• Personality Quirks: Aspen is very mature for a pup – so much so that I often forget how young she is. Then out of the blue she will chase her tail or start playing with a toy all by herself and I am reminded that she’s just a baby. She loves to chase lizards and leaves that blow in the wind. Her one bad behavior is a little gross and embarrassing but common in puppies – she sometimes eats poop! Mostly her own but other dogs’ once in awhile.
• Ideal Home: Aspen would do best with people who are pretty dog savvy and who are willing to keep signing to her and keep teaching her new signs. She is not a good fit for first time or inexperienced dog owners. She would not do well as an only dog – she should have canine companions. She also really needs a fenced in yard so she can chase lizards and play securely – there is no way to call her if she gets out.
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.
Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.
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About Our Rescue Group...
We are a private, non-profit rescue located in Sanford, Florida, dedicated to the rescue cats and dogs. Many of them come to us with medical needs. They are doctored to the best of our ability and resources.
We are a private, non-profit rescue located in Sanford, Florida, dedicated to the rescue cats and dogs. Many of them come to us with medical needs. They are doctored to the best of our ability and resources.
Our most urgent goal is to rescue animals that are abandoned or in distress, update their vaccines, and find good new homes for them. But we attempt to be more proactive than that. It is our heartfelt desire to prevent any animal from the need to be "rescued." With that vision in mind, we take a three-prong approach through the education of pet owners and the general public about:
- proper care of animals, including correct diet of good quality food, fresh clean water, daily exercise, and lots of love
- spaying and neutering companion animals (dogs and cats) in order to prevent euthanasia and over-population
- low-cost spay/neuter clinics and wellness centers in their local community
Come Meet Our Pets...
Although many of our pets are cared for at our facility in Sanford, many others are in private foster homes. To arrange a meet, it is best to first complete an online adoption application so that we can set up a meeting. You can access complete information on our pets plus the adoption application on our website, www.petrescuebyjudy.com. Adoptions are held at our Sanford Adoption Center as well as our Oviedo Mall Adoption Center. Please visit our facebook page, facebook.com/petrescuebyjudy, for a full listing of events where PRBJ is represented.
Although many of our pets are cared for at our facility in Sanford, many others are in private foster homes. To arrange a meet, it is best to first complete an online adoption application so that we can set up a meeting. You can access complete information on our pets plus the adoption application on our website, www.petrescuebyjudy.com. Adoptions are held at our Sanford Adoption Center as well as our Oviedo Mall Adoption Center. Please visit our facebook page, facebook.com/petrescuebyjudy, for a full listing of events where PRBJ is represented.
Our Adoption Process...
You can get full information on our pets through our website, www.petrescuebyjudy.com. You may then complete an online adoption application. After being processed, we will arrange a meet with the pet at our facility in Sanford. Our adoption fees for cats are generally $75-$150; for dogs $100-$350. We also have a Seniors For Seniors Program to promote the adoption of senior pets by senior citizens.
You can get full information on our pets through our website, www.petrescuebyjudy.com. You may then complete an online adoption application. After being processed, we will arrange a meet with the pet at our facility in Sanford. Our adoption fees for cats are generally $75-$150; for dogs $100-$350. We also have a Seniors For Seniors Program to promote the adoption of senior pets by senior citizens.
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We limit our adopting families to the Central Florida. We're sorry but we do not ship pets.
We limit our adopting families to the Central Florida. We're sorry but we do not ship pets.