Taz went to the mountains

Hi Adele and Craig,
Thought you might like to see pictures of Tazzie's mountain adventure...
It was great fun. The kids are just having a blast playing with little Tazzie - she is such a ball of joy!

We all had the biggest laugh and still do when we retell the story of the evening Jasper and Tazzie both jumped through the door of our pop-up camper at the same time - mind you, there is barely enough space for one person to walk in and turn around...Well, when they both jumped in at the same time. Tazzie got stuck under Jasper's legs and then neither one could move forward or turn around - talk about STUCK! We had to ease them out backwards the same way they got in...

later, Kim

Vickie, Kadee & Maggie - 3 Generations!

I have just visited your web site. I must say that it is very impressive. You have beautiful children (bulldogs). My wife and I raise bulldogs also and can validate everything you have to say on your "why Bulldogs are so expensive" page. They really are almost human. Ours get there feelings hurt and sometimes when we put them to bed, and they are not quite ready, they will sulk and won't eat their "go to bed treats". It's funny to see.

I have a picture of three generations of our dogs that is pretty cool. Our biggest kid (on the right as you look at the picture) is Vickie. Next to her is her daughter Kadee, and next to Kadee is her daughter Maggie. Maggie lives in Houston, TX with my brother in law. We live in Siloam Springs, AR. (extreme northwest Arkansas).
Mervin Church

Crusher in her home

Hello Adele!

Just some pictures of Crusher! I can only attach three so if you want more let me know. I do want to get out there to see you some time and bring Crusher with so I haven't forgotten that! By the way...do they always sleep with their tongues out? Luke and I keep trying to tell her that her tongue gets all dry when she sleeps with it out like that but she just lets it hang out:)

She is SO good! She is like 90% potty trained. We just have to work on the deck. She thinks because she is "outside" she can pee. But the good news is that yesterday she came to the door on the deck, then went down stairs to "ask" to go out and then did her stuff outside! YEA!!!

Most of the time that we have had her I have seen physical development but I feel like these past two weeks I see a huge increase in mental development. She is exploring more and is understanding our commands better and quicker. She is very interested in everything that we do. She will just sit and watch us most days. SO CUTE!

Crusher has lost LOTS of teeth. I think that all the front uppers have been lost and now she is working on the bottom teeth. So we keep a huge stock of ice for her to chew on. I think that it soothes her mouth. Poor baby.

Luke just got a 50' tv. She used to watch the 25'er but you should see her now. I love that bullies watch tv.

Crusher is pretty fearless...except when it comes to fireworks. That was a bust. I hope that she is not scarred for life. The humans had fun though! It was especially cool to have Luke home for the fourth. Nothing like saying thank you to a solider, who happens to also be the love of your life, on the forth. THANK YOU TROOPS!! GOD BLESS YOU!!

I am keeping a good thought for you. I may not write often but I think of you often! Hang in there!

Love,
Shelley

Getting to know her family

Taz giving some good hugs to her daddy Neil

Playing outside

In her new bed

Going for a walk with Jasper, Wyatt and Whitney
Taz & Jasper


Adele,

Thank you so much for your kind words. Yes Tazzie is very much spoiled and loved. We had the most wonderful Father's Day yesterday thanks to her! We had such a fun time shopping for all her essentials. Wyatt even took along his own money to buy her some toys himself.

She has made a very smooth adjustment. The first night she got up a few times and was restless, but I was constantly up with her and assuring her, trying to make her feel secure and comfortable. Last night was perfect - she slept like a baby the entire time. Her favorite spot is on our bed, between Neil and I stretched from our knees to our feet.

Our little family feels so normal and "just right" with Tazzie - as if it was meant to be. She follows me around from room to room and takes naps either at my feet or in her little green bed in the living room. Jasper has a new spark thanks to her, and the two of them get along fantastically.

We have an appointment with Dr. Tom for Friday. Her vitamins are on the way and she's been eating her bulldog food just fine. We've been using Puperronis as her treat (Jasper now seems to like them as well) when praciting our "good manners." When you come over you'll have to show me the signs and words you use for her different behaviors - I want to be as consistent as possible.

I've sent a few more photos. enjoy.

My heart is filled with thanks,
Kim

Taz has a new home

Craig and I are so grateful to have found Kim and Neil Wiser. They have adopted our little Taz and she is loved and wanted. My prayers were answered completely and I couldn't be happier. I miss her so much but I know this is right and it worked out perfectly for everyone. Harley, Mugsy and Tank ran through the house last night after I took down all the baby gates from the doorways. Tank ran room to room looking for Tazzie and kept stopping to search my face for where she went. I wish sometimes I could talk to them and tell them things. Help them understand and maybe that would even help me to heal faster. You give your heart away to a beloved pet. And that's the way it should be. If I hadn't loved her so much it wouldn't hurt to let her go. This is one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. But it's better for HER. I can live with that. She is in a place where she is safe and going to be spoiled and pampered for the rest of her life. Harley wouldn't let us have Taz anymore. I won't really ever know why that happened but we learned a valuable lesson. Never allow two breeding females to become attached to each other's infants. Harley wanted Taz's babies and when she didn't get them she didn't like Taz anymore. Simple as that. I now understand the dynamics of the dog "pack" and won't be making that mistake with Mugsy and Harley. Taz was meant to be a member of the Wiser family. I knew that the minute I met them. I just feel so privileged to have had the opportunity to raise her for one and a half years and I'm so thankful for the joy she brought into our lives. She is one loved little bulldog!

Adele

Not this time

Mugsy on the left and Eloise on the right. Eloise is Mugsy's baby from her first litter last summer.

Today we did the ultrasound for Mugsy and she isn't pregnant. No babies this time. We were sad for awhile until we realized it was a mixed blessing. Our daughter Taryn will be having major surgery in July and with puppies coming it would have been hard to raise this litter during the surgery and recovery. Things happen for a reason and maybe this reason was to clear the way for us to be with our family. We are going to breed Harley when she goes into heat in June and hopefully that litter will be available by the end of the year. It's clear to me why bulldogs cost so much, a litter is a small miracle every time. We are going to miss the babies that we were hoping for but next time we'll be in a better place to care for them all.

Adele

Uma's Visit with us

Playing with aunt Harley and Mugsy


Harley's little shadow


Playing with Grandpa Gregersen while he watches TV



Grandma Gregersen won't let me chew on the chair!



Mommy Taz ready to "pounce"



Baby Uma at four months old


For the past week or so we have had the delightful pleasure of watching Uma for her family while they go on vacation. It has been so fun to play with her and watch her with her mommy and the other dogs. She is so active and lively that half the time she wears the other dogs right out. She plays hard then falls to sleep and snores. We just love her to death! She is so cute and funny. This is the first time we have been able to "puppy sit" and it's been so nice to have a baby to hold again. I'll be sad when she leaves us again.

Adele

Baby Bella!

I can NOT get over how much Bella looks like her mother, Harley. Wow! She is 8 months old now and so beautiful!!! Thanks for the pictures you send to us, we love them!!!

Adele

Baby Mugsy Update!

Hi Adele and Craig!

Baby Mugsy went to her first vet visit, seen Dr. Geiselhardt and had a good report. Mugsy weight is 19.9oz at 12 weeks old. A growing bulldog..healthy and looking more like her daddy every day. As you can see, she doesn't miss a meal. As the saying goes, "she's built like a Mack truck".
She has develop quite a personality and loves the grandchildren.
She can fetch her frisbee and tennis ball and is completely crate trainned. The whole family has just fallen completely "in love" with her.
We are sorry to hear about her mommy Taz, but we know that you will find a good home for her.
Till the next time,
Sandy and Jim

A home for Taz

We are looking for a special home for Taz. Ever since she had puppies for us last March she and Harley & Mugsy have been fighting to the point where it's no longer safe for Taz to be here with us. Mugsy and Harley get along fine with each other they just don't get along with Taz. Apparently there is a "pack" order to females and Harley is our Alpha and Mugsy is a Beta but Taz isn't a Beta, she wants to be in the lead. She and Harley fought over the babies and ever since then they haven't been able to tolerate each other. We had to make this decision recently and it's very hard to let Taz go. She is 18 months old and perfect. AKC registered, Obedience trained, house trained, sweet and cuddly and needs to be an only child in a loving home. We are selling her for $2500 with full breeding rights. She has a champion pedigree and would be an amazing pet to anyone who loves bulldogs. She is gentle and kind and this is so hard for us to part with her. If you know of anyone who might be interested in her please let us know. We will keep her until the perfect home is found.

Adele & Craig Gregersen
303-987-8243