Whaddya know about Olde English Bulldogges?

[TricAP]

I love how boxers play...even if our did EM picked up on those traits from ours. Such a joy to watch!

 

[JamieHalverson]

Btw, I meant that boxers play obnoxiously. Not that the other dogs and their owners are obnoxious for not liking that kind of play. Lol. Figured I'd clarify.

Lol, I knew what you meant. I have always rescued, Lillie is actually my first ever puppy. I've rescued Rotties, a JRT, Yogi, a Doberman... I've always had relatively large, sometimes difficult, dogs and they ALL had no manners, lol. Even if we do take this one, the vet is committed to her and will take her back at any time, no questions. But I have to admit, I have no idea how Boxers play...

 

[Hector]

She looks like an OEB to me. As mentioned earlier, the play between Lillie and her are better BUT I think Pixie plays very well. There is a lot of stopping, pausing, separation to sniff around - those are signs of healthy play. I'm actually very excited for you. She looks like she is very energetic and will be super fun to train. Don't dwell so much about the breed when you train. Train based off of their personality and drives. Since she is young and super energetic, it's a great to start with place command and teach her house manners. It's also nice to see she's not overweight.The thing I hear a lot about OEBs is that they are riddled with health problems, but that could just be the ones that I know of are unlucky ones.

 

[JamieHalverson]

Linda, I think you are absolutely right and yes, she is VERY smart and willing with training. She is very biddable, enthusiastic, food motivated but not obsessed. I had her walking tolerably well by this afternoon and my daughter played some name game with her. I've had her crated or leashed to me inside.

Unfortunately, exactly what I think Dennasmom suggested just happened... She's very possessive of her space. I had her leashed next to me on the couch, on the floor. Lillie walked about 2 feet away and Pixie launched herself at her, she redirected to me when she couldn't get free of the leash and bit my arm. Not hard and not with intent to do harm, clearly worked up and frustrated. But nope, that's not for me.

 

[Hector]

Linda, I think you are absolutely right and yes, she is VERY smart and willing with training. She is very biddable, enthusiastic, food motivated but not obsessed. I had her walking tolerably well by this afternoon and my daughter played some name game with her. I've had her crated or leashed to me inside.Unfortunately, exactly what I think Dennasmom suggested just happened... She's very possessive of her space. I had her leashed next to me on the couch, on the floor. Lillie walked about 2 feet away and Pixie launched herself at her, she redirected to me when she couldn't get free of the leash and bit my arm. Not hard and not with intent to do harm, clearly worked up and frustrated. But nope, that's not for me.

Ah wow. Resource guarding and redirection can be huge problems especially with a child. I think you made the right choice.

 

[JamieHalverson]

Ah wow. Resource guarding and redirection can be huge problems especially with a child. I think you made the right choice.

Yeah, she needs to be an only dog. We weren't even looking for a dog, and while I would love a dog a little more drivey and enthusiastic than my lugs, I'm just not willing to put in work like what this one needs. She sure is a lot of fun though!

 

[tmricciuto]

Sorry for your daughter, but I'm sure this will make for a much happier pixie and your pups. No one dog wants to worry about being attacked and no dog should have to become stressed because another one walks by.


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[Boxergirl]

I'm sorry. Resource guarding is hard enough to deal with, but redirection is very dangerous. Especially when you have a child. It's just not worth the risk. I hope your daughter understands. Ella redirects, which is why I make sure to stop her from getting overly aroused before it becomes an issue. She could do some serious damage and she wouldn't even mean it.

 

[JamieHalverson]

Sorry for your daughter, but I'm sure this will make for a much happier pixie and your pups. No one dog wants to worry about being attacked and no dog should have to become stressed because another one walks by. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Absolutely true... But now everyone in the house has been bitten by the bug and we just loved her energy and vibe so so much. But rather than waiting for a random dog to fall in our laps for no good reason, we are going to keep our eye out for a smallish (like 40 ish pounds) young bully male, probably through a rescue who properly evaluates their dogs. I'm thinking probably a little pittie mix.

 

[TricAP]

Sorry to hear she didn't work out. I'm sure you'll someone who needs your family as much as you need them.

 

[cj-sharpy]

I think you've made the right choice.
She can no doubt be resocialised and helped over her stress and redirecting but that can't be you if you have a child or other dogs in the house.
Whether or not they want to do damage any dog is more than capable and bully breeds have some powerful mouths.
A "go away" nip can can be pretty serious.

The right dog for your home will come along and the right home for this dog will too.
How could it not? She's beautiful.

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[JamieHalverson]

I think you've made the right choice. She can no doubt be resocialised and helped over her stress and redirecting but that can't be you if you have a child or other dogs in the house. Whether or not they want to do damage any dog is more than capable and bully breeds have some powerful mouths. A "go away" nip can can be pretty serious. The right dog for your home will come along and the right home for this dog will too. How could it not? She's beautiful. Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk

Oh, for sure on both counts! The dogs in my house don't have to love or even like each other, but they definitely can't fight each other. I didn't have a second thought after last nights episode and she went back right away this morning. Simone was next to me and saw the whole thing. She's dissapointed, of course, but agrees that she wasn't a good fit. She's a smart girl! There is apparently a former employee of the vet who is interested in her, she will make someone without other dogs a REALLY great friend!

 

[cj-sharpy]

Oh, for sure on both counts! The dogs in my house don't have to love or even like each other, but they definitely can't fight each other. I didn't have a second thought after last nights episode and she went back right away this morning. Simone was next to me and saw the whole thing. She's dissapointed, of course, but agrees that she wasn't a good fit. She's a smart girl! There is apparently a former employee of the vet who is interested in her, she will make someone without other dogs a REALLY great friend!

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