I use Diamond dog food from Tractor Supply, it's Gluten, Soy and Whey free so no huge piles of poo to fall in, hence most is absorbed so a 50lb bag goes a month. I've tried many different types of dog food and trust me DO NOT think you are saving money with Ol' Roy, you have to take in account how fast that lovely food is going through their body. Another words how much is going to their muscles and fat stores and how much is just passing through waiting for you to step in it? Although Max looks menacing to those unknowing, he is really quite an aloof fella only out to take care of his family and livestock. Often uneducated people not knowing the difference between an American Bulldog, Pit Bulldog, Brindle Bulldog etc... are intimidated by Max little do they know what an intelligent gentle giant he really is. He (along with other White English Bulldogs) require little to no training at all, they are family orientated and are submissive yet protective. My favorite quality of the WEB is they are not those annoying barking type dogs. You know what I am talking about, your out taking a nice and peaceful walk next thing you know baby Kujo comes out of nowhere and instantly ruins your silent oasis with a high pitched attempt at a ferocious yip. Better yet the 'wait until everyone is asleep' barker, yes I think my neighbors dog knows when my head hits the pillow. Secretly I believe they have somehow gotten in this house and put sensors in my bedroom, I have tested this theory and it is still a work in progress. My dark side thinks it's time to get a BB gun, my angelic side thinks the owners should by shock collars and train their dogs. Thank goodness Max only barks if there is a reason, and none of those reason include terrifying an unsuspecting and quite innocent person or an extremely tired person or the mere fact their butt hair has tweaked to the left turning on the 'I am going to bark all night' button. Out of respect for Max I finally made the time to put his picture out on my logo:
He is my pride and joy, canine he may be but he is part of the family and I have gained new and life long friendships in the journey to preserve such a magnificent breed. Yes my skin crawls a bit when someone says "Wow he sure is a handsome American Bulldog" but I step back and realize five short years ago I myself didn't know the difference either. I see the glazing over of the eyes when I start talking to most but sometimes I see that spark of interest from strangers too. When they want to understand just how historic this breed is, hope fills me and I look at my children hoping they can keep the legacy going. Max isn't a show dog, he isn't judged for hang time or how pretty he stands and I am more important than any other judge in this world. I look for the simplest quality... loyalty. Max has been my therapist, my friend, my canine companion, my savior and most importantly my hero. He saved my boys life from being attacked by a Pit Bull that was later shot and killed by the local Sheriff's Department and he has put himself between me and a domestically violent situation. That my fellow bloggers is quite a smart dog and I give him a score of 10 all across the board.
Thank you Ray and Heather for everything without you Loosahatchie Bulldog's wouldn't exist and quite possibly I wouldn't be alive.
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