Bulls on Parade

29/07/2025

We're moving right along and are at 39 Days of pregnancy! Pepper's projected due date is August 22, 2025 💗

24/07/2025

Annabelle and Carter had a great time at the park this morning 🌄

18/07/2025

🐾 Do you know how many rejections it costs to be a breeder?

Being a breeder is not just pictures of cute puppies and pride in beautiful dogs.
It is also a whole ocean of rejections that are invisible to someone on the outside.

🕰️ Time? There is no such thing as "free"

You forget about weekends, trips, vacations. At least for a few hours.
You can't go to the movies with newborns lying in the crib.
You can't sleep peacefully at night if the pregnant bitch is worried.
You can't leave the incubator when one puppy is fighting for its life.
There is no "break" in breeding. Every minute counts.

💸 Money? You invest endlessly

💰 Good dogs are expensive - and very expensive.
💰Tests, genetic tests, exhibitions, travel, food, supplements, c-sections, medicines, vaccines,accessories - these are thousands of dollars 💵
💰 Income? Sometimes it just goes away. There isn't any. Sometimes you are left in debt and... with an empty bed.

💔 Emotions? You learn patience and pain

➡️ When a puppy dies in your arms, and you are powerless.
➡️ When a bitch does not give birth, despite your efforts.
➡️ When you have to refuse a person who "only wants one dog", because you see that it will not be a good home.
➡️ When you sacrifice everything - and in return you receive hatred, jealousy and slander.

👩 ⚕️No routine - you are a breeder, but also:

🩺 a nurse/neonatalogist
🍼 foster mother
📖 in genetics
📦 in logistics
📷 a photographer
🧹 a cleaning lady
🧠 a psychologist
💬 advisor to their clients, often for years

👨 👩 👧 👦 family and friends ?? Things can be difficult

- "We can't meet because the bitch is giving birth." ""
- "I won't come because the puppies have diarrhea and I need to guard them." ""
- "No, I won't leave them with anyone. "It's my responsibility."

Not everyone will understand. Not everyone will stay.

❤️ But through it all... it's love

Love for animals, for their lives, for the development of the breed.
Love that makes you get up 10 times a night.
Love that doesn't let you take shortcuts.
Love that makes babies grow up healthy and makes you happy despite being sick,or tired.

🐶 A breeder is not a "puppy person".

This is someone who gives up their OWN comfort for the benefit of animals.
This is someone who doesn't equate love with money.
This is someone who lives between joy and pain, and still wouldn't trade it for anything else.

❤️ Respect passionate breeders. Every day they give everything they can, although no one sees it. ❤️

Ps. I give my consent to copying, let it go into the world because Breeding is not only about cute puppies. 🥰

12/07/2025

Being a preservation breeder is about so much more than just raising a litter of puppies. It means being a guardian of the breed’s legacy, and at the heart of that is a deep respect for their history.

This history, for the Bull Terrier, includes a past as a bull-baiting dog, which instilled the breed's immense courage and deep drive.

As preservation breeders, we are committed to respecting this history, not ignoring it, because it is the very foundation of the breed's character. That same innate drive is channeled in modern times into safe and responsible pursuits like competitive sports and, for some, hog hunting. I may not personally participate in hog hunting, but I believe it is neither inappropriate nor irresponsible to respect this history and support those who responsibly channel a dog's deep-seated instincts. To deny a dog the chance to fulfill its purpose—in a modern, ethical way—is a disservice to the breed itself.

It is also important to understand the distinction between working and show lines within a breed. Show lines are often bred primarily for physical conformation and appearance to excel in the ring, while working lines are bred to maintain the original drive and instincts for their historical purpose. As a preservation breeder, my goal is to produce dogs that are both correct in structure and sound in temperament, with the drive and courage to excel in their intended purpose. The ideal Bull Terrier possesses both beauty and bravery.

When you choose a puppy from a preservation breeder, you're not just getting a new family member; you're getting a legacy. You receive a puppy from a carefully planned litter, bred for optimal health, a stable temperament, and to be a true representation of the breed. You also gain a lifelong relationship with a breeder who has a deep understanding of the breed and is committed to being a resource for you, for the life of your dog.

The ultimate goal is to maintain the unique character and genetic integrity of the Bull Terrier’s lineage for generations to come.

It’s a passion, a responsibility, and a privilege to help preserve this incredible breed for the future.

06/07/2025

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19/06/2025

I love this boy so much!! He definitely has his mother's eyes! Brandy Thomley