Kobe came from a high kill shelter. He is now looking for his forever home.

 

Foster Update 7-25
Kobe is an ABSOLUTE DOLL! He is so sweet - he gets along with every dog he meets
so he would do great in a home with other dogs, small or big. He has a corgi
friend who is a little larger than he is, but he plays equally well with large
dogs (50 plus pounds) and is not intimidated by them if they are gentle with
him. He is very submissive to other dogs and rolls on his belly for them. He is
playful but not obnoxious - sometimes he just sits down regally and looks at you
- like an adult dog trapped in a puppy's body. He likes to curl up on clothes on
the floor or on a blanket and will entertain himself with a toy. Kobe wags his
little tail for everyone he meets. He loves to cuddle and has no problem being
put on his back and getting belly rubs. When you take him outside, he stays real
close and wants to hang out and be with you. He will stay right alongside of you
when you go for walks.

 

He is doing SO GOOD with potty training! If you are diligent about taking him
out immediately before bed and immediately in the morning, he won't go potty in
the night. I come home from work on my lunch break to let him out and most days
he doesn't have an accident in his little crate (which is really a cat crate but
he doesn't mind). Just remember that with potty training it is the OWNER'S
responsibility to get the dog outside in a timely manner. Dogs don't like to
soil their areas and would much prefer to go outside, so just stay on top of it
and he will be easy to train. Most times he likes to do his business in the
bushes or a pile of leaves where he has a little bit of privacy.

 

Kobe met a cat on Saturday and was very curious about her and barked at her to
try to get her to play. He was not aggressive toward her or rough, but he was
curious and didn't understand why she didn't want to play with him like the
corgi at the house did. I think he'll be fine with cats if he is introduced to
them at this young of an age.

 

I don't have kids so Kobe hasn't interacted with them regularly, however, he IS
a puppy which means he has sharp little teeth and he is playful so he would
probably do best with older children.

 

I feed Kobe a small bowl of dry puppy food mixed with a little wet food twice a
day - he has a GREAT appetite and usually finishes all his food.

Everyone who meets Kobe in person absolutely falls in love with him! He is
beautiful, nearly all white with very little black on him and is so soft and
sweet. This little guy doesn't have a mean bone in his little body. He is going
to make a GREAT dog for someone - it might as well be you!

 

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, early Bulldogs were used in the bloody sport of bull bating. Some of these dogs emigrated with their masters from England to America. Eventually the English Bulldog was bred down in size and his personality was softened, but the American version remained a larger, fiercer dog. The American version has longer legs and more speed and agility than the English show dog. Thanks to the efforts of John D. Johnson of Summerville, Georgia the American Bulldog exists today. After he returned from WW II he was disappointed to find that, like the English Mastiff, they were almost completely extinct. He then decided to gather the best he could find from all across the rural south and bring them back from the brink of extinction. He has been breeding these dogs longer than anyone else in the world and his father bred them before him. He is an old man now (in his 80's) and these dogs have always existed in his family. He is the sole reason why they exist today. If it were not for his efforts they surely would be gone. He has been breeding them non-stop since then. The American Bulldog has also been used as a guard and in hunting bear, wild boar, squirrel and raccoon. They have even been trained to drive cattle and guard stock from predators. Farmers prize these dogs for their stamina, protectiveness, intelligence and working abilities. Some of the American Bulldogs talents are hunting, watchdogging, tracking, weight pulling, and guarding. An American Bulldog should never be confused with uniquely different breeds such as the American Staffordshire Terrier or the American Pit Bull Terrier. The American Bulldog is a brave and determined, but not hostile dog. Alert and self-confident, this breed genuinely loves children. It is known for its acts of heroism towards its master. These dogs have fought wild dogs, bulls and even fire. It is said "fighting off one of these dogs is like fighting an animal that possesses an alligator's head and a python's body." Yet when called off by their handler, they immediately obey. No wonder they are said to have "true grit, true devotion and true love." Because of its strong protective instincts, the American Bulldog should be well-socialized and obedience trained at an early age. Some may be aggressive with other dogs and reserved with strangers. They need to be around people to be truly happy. This breed tends to drool and slobber. They have a life expectancy of up to 16 years.