Sam&Saki Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 Hi guys, thanks for all the input The introduction, in my opinion, went ok. Saki was quite confused by all the bulldog noises, and the bulldog was terrified of Saki at first, but that did improve. Admittedly there was a bit of dominance posturing and a bit of rough play just at first but no actual aggression whatsoever. No hackles, no growling, no teeth baring. Wagging tails and lots of play posing with heads and front legs down and bums in the air, and taking turns flipping over to show bellies. & also lots of downtime just lying, sitting or walking side by side. They even shared both toys and food with no drama. However the bulldog owners didn't feel comfortable leaving the dog with us because of the rough play, and we didn't feel comfortable taking the bulldog considering they wanted someone to take her and keep her immediately - as in no slow introductions, no time to put in for leave from work to supervise the dogs together at first, we would have had to have adopted the dog immediately tonight. I'm now a tad concerned for the bulldog as they're talking about giving her to a vet clinic to give away for free. This bulldog is a young, undesexed female, and I'd hate her to go to the wrong owners and end up a backyard breeding machine. The owners tell me the vet told them that lost of people like to have a "pair of bulldogs" so they could easily rehome her, but to me that just screams "breeding pair"...? Can anyone recommend a rescue that could take this girl before she gets given away free to an unchecked home? :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 I think if both dogs are socialised, they could get along.A little OT but, What is a "aussie bulldog"? Haven't heard of them before. Is it a recognized breed? An aussie bulldog is a cross between a British Bulldog and an American Bulldog.(I believe) It's a crossbreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam&Saki Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 It's a developing breed. So not ANKC registered. Not sure if we're allowed to discuss it here. Apologies if I should have said 'crossbreed' rather than 'Aussie Bulldog'. If we were buying a pup we'd absolutely only get a purebred from an ANKC registered breeder, but this is a dog in need of rehoming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemesideways Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 I think if both dogs are socialised, they could get along.A little OT but, What is a "aussie bulldog"? Haven't heard of them before. Is it a recognized breed? An aussie bulldog is a cross between a British Bulldog and an American Bulldog.(I believe) It's a crossbreed Ooooh Right. Thanks for telling me. I'll go check them out (Via our lovely friend Google) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odin-Genie Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 My elkhound and golden retriever get along really well even though their body languages are totally different. My elkhound's best friend is a staffy cross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 (edited) When I bought my Bulldog home my Rotti was terrified of her. She breathed loudly, her eyes bulged and her jaw protruded, permanently showing teeth. He wouldn't go near her and if she went to him to say hello (she loved dogs) he would back away. After a few weeks he learned that she meant no threat and after that he let the Bulldog curl up to sleep on him. They became very good friends. In your case, being both dominant females of quite dominant breeds, I would always separate them when not at home. I am sure though, if the meeting goes well, that they could learn to live together nicely under supervision. I don't think I could ever leave them alone together though. eta: Sorry, should have finished reading the thread, have just seen your post that it's a no go. Edited August 3, 2010 by Clyde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjelkier Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 My SPitz live with a Lab and no hassles at all. Mistral is actually madly in love with Bulldogs, no idea why, he just can't stay away from them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullyfan Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 The Aussie bulldog clubs organise rescue and rehoming, I'd personally suggest they get her desexed before she goes otherwise she will spend her life being bred until she's of no use. Too many people see the $ signs before the welfare of the dog. Aussie bitches are getting sold at 5 years with comments of "ready to come into season soon..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam&Saki Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 That was exactly my concern bullfan. Thanks all for the input. I did get onto a breed specific rescue who I feel confident will do their best by her. They have the contacts and funding to desex her, foster her and rehome her appropriately. If anyone ever needs this particular rescue group in future PM me for contact details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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