Posted over 2 years ago
| Updated over 2 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
American Bulldog
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
Jen J
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My health
Shots current
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
So you may think that I should have Caterpillar or John Deere stamped on my butt!?! That is because everyone I meet thinks I am a bullDOZER. Okay, maybe not a real bullDOZER, but I do have some girth behind my 80 pounds and I am an American BULLdog! You would think with the name DOZER that I am quite intimidating, but that isn’t quite the case. I am really just an XL marshmallow. I was surrendered to a county animal shelter in southern Indiana with my fur siblings, four chihuahuas. I know, it is a little bit embarrassing, but I think I am their size. I don’t fully understand that I really am a piece of heavy machinery, aka a bull in a china shop. There was no reason given why I was surrendered by my former owner. However, I was extremely underweight when I first arrived. The shelter workers used their tools and got me to a healthy weight and worked diligently advocating for me. Rover Rescue got into the trenches and cleared the way for me to head up north. I am now in a wonderful foster home and am learning how to be a great fur family member. The shelter originally thought I was around the age of 5 years old, but this really nice lady called a vet said, “No way”! She thinks I am between 2 to 3 years old. True to the American Bulldog breed, I am an affectionate, social and energetic kind of guy. I do need plenty of physical and mental exercise to keep me out of trouble. If left to my own devices, I will find ways to entertain myself that you may not appreciate. A fenced in backyard is a must for me. I need to romp and play and explore. If you have a fur baby that loves to wrestle, play tug and play chase, I am all in. I have gotten along with all the dogs that I have been introduced to that have been bigger or smaller than me. If the other dogs decide that they are done exercising, I will find toys and entertain myself. Actually, lots of Nylabones, Kongs and heavy duty super chewers are going to make me and you very happy. I love to walk around with a toy in my mouth. If a 4 legged friend is not available, I would love to play with a 2 legged one instead. While my foster mom was on vacation, I got to stay in a home with children and I did great. The youngest furless friend was 18 months old and we did just fine hanging out. I particularly liked meal time together. Did you know that kids are really messy eaters and they drop food from the table? I was really impressed with my catching skills. No item ever hit the floor. I am told that American Bulldogs are highly intelligent and are notoriously rebellious and stubborn. Don’t believe everything you read just because I like to get my way and choose to have selective hearing on occasion. On the other hand, since I am so smart, I tackled housebreaking like a champ. With a consistent schedule, I am accident free. I do spend my nights and alone time in a crate. I go in without any fuss and settle in quietly. I wait patiently for my family to come back home or get up in the morning. I love to go on walks, but my foster mom uses a pinch collar since I can be a puller. I would love to practice my leash skills with you. I do love my cuddle time and I really match the energy level of the house. One of my favorite activities is sit in the chair and look out the window. I must keep up with what is going around the neighborhood and bark at the dogs who think they want to poop in my yard. If you would like to find out more about me, DOZER, please call Jen at 630-801-3294. Call now and get the job done! The fee to adopt DOZER is $225.
