Adopted
| Breed | American Bulldog |
| Color | |
| Age | Baby |
| Gender | Male |
| Size | Extra Large |
| Coat Length | - |
| Adoption Fee | - |
Characteristics
Health
House-trained
Good in a home with
Quincy is a big puppy! At 10 months old he has lots of pure puppy energy!
Quincy didn't have a very good start on life, he was neglected and tied up. Fortunately a good Samaritan came to his aid as well as a caring Animal Control Officer. After some healing physically Quincy will be ready for adoption. Mentally, you can't tell Quincy had a rough start, he's quick to love you and doubly quick to give you a great big kiss!
Quincy is doing pretty good on being house broke, walks real good on a leash, isn't food or toy aggressive and appears to get along with "some" dogs. Each case would have to be well monitored and introduced gradually.
Requirements for adoption:
1) Quincy can only be adopted to someone with prior big dog experience.
2) Since we do not know his complete background and due to his size, he won't be adopted to anyone with children under 12.
3) have proof of registration in Obedience Class (not Petsmart or Petco).
4) The entire family must be in attendance for each meet and greet prior to adoption
5) A secure fence is a must
"DON'T OWN AN AMERICAN BULLDOG IF YOU LACK LEADERSHIP (SELF-ASSERTIVE) PERSONALITY. Dogs do not believe in social equality. They live in a social hierarchy led by a pack-leader (Alpha). The alpha dog is generally benevolent, affectionate, and non-bullying towards his subordinates; but there is never any doubt in his mind or in theirs that the alpha is the boss and makes the rules. Whatever the breed, if you do not assume the leadership, the dog will do so sooner or later and with more or less unpleasant consequences for the abdicating owner. Like the untrained dog, the pack-leader dog makes his own rules and enforces them against other members of the household by means of dominant physical posture and a hard-eyed stare, followed by a snarl, then a knockdown blow or bite. Breeds differ in tendencies towards social dominance; and individuals within a breed differ considerably. You really cannot afford to let an AB become your boss. You do not have to have the personality or mannerisms of a Marine boot camp Sargeant, but you do have to have the calm, quiet self-assurance and self-assertion of the successful parent or successful grade-school teacher. If you think you might have difficulty asserting yourself calmly and confidently to excercise leadership, then choose a breed known for its socially subordinate disposition, such as a Golden Retriever or a Shetland Sheepdog, and be sure to ask the breeder to select one of the more submissive pups in the litter for you. Leadership and training are inextricably intertwined: leadership personality enables you to train your dog, and being trained by you reinforces your dog's perception of you as the alpha." (reposted w/permission www.americanbulldogrescue.com
