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| Name: |
Tucker
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Age: |
Seven months old
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| Gender: |
Male |
Breed: |
English Bulldog |
| Home: |
Rosedale, Maryland, USA |
Tucker
is a purebred bulldog that, after hundreds of hours of research,
I purchased from a breeder in Missouri. I always liked Bulldogs. They
have a unique appearance that sets them apart from all other breeds. But
I never knew how much work they could be!
Tucker is an exceptionally stubborn little beast. But with that
stubbornness comes a complement of personality that is undeniable
charming. Tucker thinks he rules the roost, but he has a soft side that
compels him to snuggle in close to us when he sleeps. He has his
favorite spot on the couch and on my bed too! Tucker greets my wife and
I when we return from work by ritual of wagging his head one way while
the butt wags in the opposite direction. Because bulldogs have no
extruding tails, the entire rear end must compensate. It's funny to
watch. Tucker is extremely submissive. Some people are intimidated by
his looks (although I don't know how this is possible), but as soon as
they see Tucker slithering up them on his belly and turning over so they
will rub him, he's an immediate hit, and any concern about aggression is
assuaged.
Tucker is beginning to find his protective instinct. He has a half-howl,
half-bark going on that is adorable. He's starting to exercise this new
found ability quite frequently. As mentioned, Tucker can be stubborn,
but when food is involved, he is a student of unequal measure. With just
a couple of treats, he picked up on sit, speak, give paw, down, and roll
over in just a few days. When he speaks, Tucker looks like he is talking
back to you, his jaw moves rapidly with animated head movements and
series of grunts and growls that follow, sounding nothing like full
barks. Sometimes, it's like watching a kung-fu movie with subtitles.
It's something you must see for yourself.
All in all, Tucker is a prize and wonderful companion. Almost everyone
that sees him stops to pet and play with him. Even the most
dispassionate non-animal people melt when Tucker is around.
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