I don't pretend to know **** about...

[BigMotherTucker]

Bulldogs, but apparently we lost Champ yesterday. Does it not seem we lose our mascots right after retirement? Maybe these old *** 17ers I work with know something.

 

[TBone.sixpack]

Not sure how old he was but I have owned 3 Bulldogs and each lived 9-10 years. One aspect that sucks with the breed.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

Not sure how old he was but I have owned 3 Bulldogs and each lived 9-10 years. One aspect that sucks with the breed.

Champ was 11. When did yours health start to decline. Mine turned 8 last spring and I may go into a clinical depression when his time comes. The vet says he's in perfect health and that he has no end in sight.

 

[TBone.sixpack]

It was sudden with all 3. Heart disease came on fast. I had a pair after my first one and both died of congenital heart disease within 2 months of the other. Those dogs were with me through a divorce, 2 moves and the birth of my first child. To this day if I allow myself to think about the end I will cry. I have to block it out. Putting a dog you love down is among the worst things in life IMO.

That doesn't mean your buddy won't have many years left in him. I didn't mean to get all dire on you.

 

[AustinDawg]

Mine is almost 6 and and a half. He was a hw-positive rescue, and while he has great health now, I have no idea how his early years will come back to get him. I get choked up a little bit just thinking about not having the little lug (60lbs) around.

I've had a lot of dogs over the years, but bullies are in a class by themselves.

 

[SuspectZero]

Threads like these make me think of my 2 bulldogs. I have one that is going through the heart problems now and we don't know how much longer we have with him. He was a rescue and his early are catching up with him. We just take care of him as best as we can and love him like there's no tomorrow. Our girl bulldog is having problems of her own. She is currently being treated for an ulcer on her eyeball and a bladder infection. It never ends with these two. I wouldn't trade them for the world though. It makes me sad to think they won't always be there.

 

[dawgstudent]

They really need to change the breed. It's just not healthy

 

[AFDawg]

I wish we would go with these: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olde_English_Bulldogge

 

[StillTbonewannabe]

That Bulldog actually looks like the original mascot from the pictures I have seen.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

Sorry to hear that. We lost our lab recently and it was the first dog I've ever had to bury myself. One of the hardest things I've ever done. I tell myself I'll never get any more dogs because of how hard it is losing one, but we're already looking at different bird dog breeds.

 

[TBone.sixpack]

I tell myself that everytime. This time I went to the pound and rescued a lazy hound puppy. He rules.

 

[AFDawg]

It does.

 

[Shmuley]

If Abe Vigoda was a bulldog ...

 

[RutherfordBHayes]

My bulldog lived about 11 years. Otherwise healthy, he was dead in his bed one morning.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

This thread has made my house really dusty

 

[thatsbaseball]

"Tell Mike it was only business, I always liked him"

 

[thekimmer]

That is a nice looking animal and would give our mascot a unique look from all the others. I'd be down with that but the tail would have to go. In fact our jak looks a lot more like that compared to champ. Longer legs, leaner more athletic body and smaller head.

 

[biscuit.sixpack]

I've had three. The first one was 12 and died of congestive heart failure. The second one was five and I had to put him to sleep for heart failure. The last one was 5 and got cancer and died in a matter of weeks. Still breaks my heart on all three. I got a border collie/ jack russell mix from the pound now. I can't do bulldogs again.

 

[MeridianDog]

I have a friend who is a vet. He says that having two or three Bulldogs in your patient list can pay enough of your overhead to make your practice successful.

And he loves bulldogs for the great dogs they are. They just have lots of medical problems.

 

[skip dog]

the following was written and posted to Facebook by the lady that takes care of, provides a home, and is on the field with our live mascot. I know several that know her well, and she loves and cares for them like they are children (as I am sure many of us care for our dogs the same).....Anyway, bless her, and we should all be grateful for her, and go out of our way to encourage her......

"To MSU you were a great mascot! You have the most wins in Bulldog history under your belt. You also have the most bowl game wins in Bulldog history. You were on College GameDay, ESPN, and SEC Network countless times. Anyone who knew anything about MSU knew your sweet face. You served MSU proudly for 7 great years. Always happy to pose for pictures and get a back scratch by anyone that would.
When you passed the honor of MSU mascot down to your son, Jak you helped me teach him how to be a great mascot and iconic face of MSU.
Retirement suited you well. Sleeping in the recliner, and watching ESPN and SEC Network.
To me you were the sweetest man ever. You were my traveling partner to work everyday, to countless ball games, to elementary schools to read to all the kids. You were my Gatorade drinking, treat loving, snuggle buddy, my ride or die for almost 11 years.
You were the face of MSU to so many loving fans but to me you were everything.
I had no idea I would lose you so soon. I will miss you more than I can say!!
Help your dad, Tonka, Bully XIX, watch over me until we meet again. I love you forever Champ, Bully XX."

 

[Maroon Eagle]

I understand that - I had two bulldogs. One died when he was almost a year old from eating a poisonous weed. His sister lived to be almost thirteen years old. Even though I won't get another bulldog, I like to pay attention to the Mississippi Bully Rescue Patrol facebook page. Their most recently featured bulldog is one that is temporarily living with them because his family was displaced in the Baton Rouge flooding...