Friday, December 29, 2006

Kennels - slab gets poured

Today we the slab was poured for the ranch
We were lucky to get a great driver that helped us out with excellent tips. This is the largest slab I've ever been a part of making. Not very big for many people, nonetheless, was quite big for me.









I'm glad I decided to put a board against the back or we'd have a heck of a time getting it correct. We were going to eye it but it would have been a huge mistake.









Here we let little G take the wheel. He was very familiar
with the process as he watches Bob the builder.







He insisted on running the show so we let him jump in. Best time to start working is now.
I'm very happy so far with the results(2 stars and a snap) - even though Greg didn't come help he did support me by phone. This is the largest slab I've done but so far I'm pleased with the results.


Jr. enjoyed the dumptruck on the property, I was a bit concerned having 80,000 pounds cross

over the waterpipes to the barn, but it all worked out well.





We rented the float, though I thought about buying one. More expensive then I had imagined so I rented it. I have many more slabs to do here at the ranch but one will cross my path.











Then we rouned out the corners - Greg gave me a great tip about it. Least we got something accomplished over vacation :-) Thanks to my bro in law for always helping me when I need him. We have a shot of faith in there, she is looking good.




She looks good and is a good girl. We can't wait to watch her thicken up.








Were ready for the BULLDOGGES!!!


























































































Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Why is there so much Olde English Bulldogge variation out there




<============= Tweed, awesome looking Olde English Bulldogge

This question comes from a reader:

I love these kinda questions and they deserve honest answers. The creator of the Breed David Leavitt I believe didn't realize there would be such a demand for these dogs. Call it what you will but for whatever reason didn't trademark the name so many other people bred a dog that looked similar.

They found out that breeding a dog back to an English Bulldog wasn't exactly too difficult to do and many people did things to try to re-create the wheel or add their signature to a line (I guess)

I felt that the 35 years of quality dogs that the breeders before me did in keeping the line as pure as possible would give me better consistency and health.

I noticed from my first purchase of an Olde English Bulldogge that she didn't come out like I had hoped. She was not an Olde English that came down from David's original stock, she was a mix. She was enough to make me work harder to get a True Olde English Bulldog.

I got the Bozz and the rest is Bulldogranch history, he was that good to make me jump in with both feet. His hips also checked out great but again, thats from work of all the breeders before me.

Here is a picture of David with one of his favorites in the day Bullmead's Tweed, this dog is the true Olde English Bulldog and why I am a traditionalist about the breed.



Sunday, December 17, 2006

Tasha and Jewels


The two of these look good together... don't ya think?


Boneshakers High Hopes aka. Jewles


Picked this beauty up from Greg yesterday, she's having a good ole time with Tasha.


2007 is the year of the Bulldog


Saturday, December 9, 2006

Off to Tampa


CB aka ABC is going to be living in TAMPA!


All puppies have been sold


Bassie- going to be loved in Stone Mountain Atlanta!
We're going to miss you buddy but we found you a great home.
This dog is going to be one to watch, his temp is just fantastic
Keep us updated Eric

Tuesday, November 28, 2006

www.bulldogranch.com puppies available

Here are a few pups we have available

www.bulldogranch.com puppies available

Here are a few pups we have available

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Bulldogranch today has purchased another pup from Boneshaker Kennels.