Bad news/good news RIP Jack

Hibachi · September 2010

Jack, my playful, whiny, and center of attention English Bulldog passed away this morning...2 days before we where going to pick him up. He was perfectly fine until this morning, he was eating but started chocking, so the breeder pulled the food out of his mouth and was "slinging" him (what you do to newborn puppies), but it just kept falling out of his mouth - so they rushed him to the vet, but the vet said it was too late....it was lodged all the way in the back of his throat and no matter what it wouldn't have been able to be removed. I loved him, but I'm just glad this didn't happen after we took him home and I was attached to him like you would be with a dog that you've had for years. But, this wasn't the first time that he had chocked on his food. The good news, we originally where going to get this GORGEOUS female she had a white face and little patches on it but we decided to go with the male (Jack) because I didn't want to deal with the bleeding from a female and I just prefer males to females (as you can tell my only female animals are my mice.) Anyways, they tried everything to sell her, the breeders kids where begging to keep her, I really did want her but I was attached to Jack and I knew a male would be better for me. Any who, when she called me this morning she said that she still hadn't sold her and that if we wanted her we could have her (she said we don't have to pay the extra 300 for her, because her females are $1800). I guess everything works out for a reason and that's why they never sold her. We are naming her Lyla, what my name would have been for a female. Funny thing though, we already bought Jack his collar, leash, toys, etc. so it looks like Lyla will be wearing blue until she grows out of it. RIP lil buddy. Tell Bama, Rouge, Delilah, and Daisy hi for me.

Mileysmybaby · September 2010

Im Sorry

DustyVinci · September 2010

Sorry about your little pooch

but it's really great that the breeder is kind enough to give you the other one *hug*

Magical · September 2010

It broke my heart reading this... I guess you really were meant to get the little girl though

RoyalRaccoon · September 2010

That's really sad. I'd be devastated to have gone through what you've done, only to loose the pup right before bringing it home. I'd also really hate to be the breeder that had to call and inform the you. I hope Lyla works out for you. A quick fix to bleeding is spaying, though it always makes me nervous with brachycephalic breeds. As long as you find a good vet that's experienced with bulldogs(maybe the one the breeders use?), then all should be well. In my county we have a great father and son team that specialize in treating English Bulldogs, so I've already determined my peke will be done by them, no matter how long I have to wait for an appointment.

Hibachi · September 2010

Thanks guys.

We aren't getting her spayed because she is going to be in conformation and we are possibly going to breed her in the next 2-3 years, like we where going to use Jack as a stud. But, with Lyla we are going to watch her VERY carefully, we are gonna get one of those food balls that you put in their food so that she will eat slower and possibly keep her dry food moist until she's a little older - being this is a problem with most Bulldogs.

RoyalRaccoon · September 2010

Oh, I see. Well, you could always try dog diapers if it becomes a problem while she is in heat. They make full diapers, washable ones, and ones that only need a pad changed when dirty. My peke has only gone into heat once, and it wasn't too bad, but I've heard some dogs can bleed a lot. Fortunately our peke does not like being inside for long periods of time, so we didn't have to spend too much time worrying about it getting on the carpet, and what not. I wish you the best of luck with her~

Shibagirl · September 2010

Avla wrote:

Thanks guys. We aren't getting her spayed because she is going to be in conformation and we are possibly going to breed her in the next 2-3 years, like we where going to use Jack as a stud. But, with Lyla we are going to watch her VERY carefully, we are gonna get one of those food balls that you put in their food so that she will eat slower and possibly keep her dry food moist until she's a little older - being this is a problem with most Bulldogs.

I know a woman who does Bulldogs in conformation. Very comical dogs XD Good luck with that!

NickelbackLuver · September 2010

Aw, I'm sorry about that. Hopefully this puppy proves to be a very nice dog for you. Bulldogs usually seem to be enjoyable dogs xD I wish you the best in confo too ;D Just have fun with it ^^

Hibachi · September 2010

That's what we where thinking Sushi.

Anyways, she is home - it wasn't the one we where originally going to get. The female we where going to get her cousin decided at the last minute she wanted her and so we got the other female they where going to get. She was the shy one of the litter but as soon as we got home she was full of energy and playing! She's already brought a lot of laughter and joy. <img src="http://i53.tinypic.com/2dhuq8l.jpg"; alt="http://i53.tinypic.com/2dhuq8l.jpg"; class="bb-image" />

Mileysmybaby · September 2010

Avla wrote:

That's what we where thinking Sushi. Anyways, she is home - it wasn't the one we where originally going to get. The female we where going to get her cousin decided at the last minute she wanted her and so we got the other female they where going to get. She was the shy one of the litter but as soon as we got home she was full of energy and playing! She's already brought a lot of laughter and joy. <img src="http://i53.tinypic.com/2dhuq8l.jpg"; alt="http://i53.tinypic.com/2dhuq8l.jpg"; class="bb-image" />

awwwwww shes ADORABLE!!

Shibagirl · September 2010

Mysterous Love wrote:

Avla wrote:

That's what we where thinking Sushi. Anyways, she is home - it wasn't the one we where originally going to get. The female we where going to get her cousin decided at the last minute she wanted her and so we got the other female they where going to get. She was the shy one of the litter but as soon as we got home she was full of energy and playing! She's already brought a lot of laughter and joy. <img src="http://i53.tinypic.com/2dhuq8l.jpg"; alt="http://i53.tinypic.com/2dhuq8l.jpg"; class="bb-image" />

 awwwwww shes ADORABLE!!

Awww so lumpy and cute!

Lumpy puppies are the best kind. XD

molly6173 · September 2010

Very sorry for your loss. Hope all will be good with your little girl, shes adorable. Best of wishes :] Mo

Hibachi · September 2010

Thanks everyone! Yesterday she fell asleep like this: <img src="http://i56.tinypic.com/ru8osi.jpg"; alt="http://i56.tinypic.com/ru8osi.jpg"; class="bb-image" /> Oh and this morning I went to take a quick shower only to come back to a spilt water bowl and a little puppy sitting in her poo. -.- After I gave her a bath she went outside and rolled in the dirt. She's hilarious.

Shibagirl · September 2010

Avla wrote:

Thanks everyone! Yesterday she fell asleep like this: <img src="http://i56.tinypic.com/ru8osi.jpg"; alt="http://i56.tinypic.com/ru8osi.jpg"; class="bb-image" /> Oh and this morning I went to take a quick shower only to come back to a spilt water bowl and a little puppy sitting in her poo. -.- After I gave her a bath she went outside and rolled in the dirt. She's hilarious.

Awwww!!!! And I bet she was just hiding her poo XD Just not very well haha.

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Bad news/good news RIP Jack

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