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Monday, April 2, 2012

B is for Bulldog


The bulldog who holds our hearts without raising a paw is Meathead.

Actually his full name is Meathead Augustus Shanks. And like the Caesars of the old Roman Empire, he also holds a high position of honor among the humans, fellow dogs and resident cats.

He is a typical English Bull Dog. He loves his comfort and his exalted position. He snores, and farts and passes wind and flaps his jowls when he eats and drinks. Sometimes food can be found on his eye brows as well as the floor around his dish. But it is no matter. He has eager servants who can clean his face and the floor.

He spends many sleep over nights at his grandma's house - looking just like this picture. He knows his own mind and he probably knows the minds everyone around him - but he just doesn't care about other minds! His mind is the only one that counts!

And, if you ever want to share your life with a bulldog ... you need to know all these things.

But you also need to know that sharing your life with an English Bull Dog is the best of the best!

Truly!


16 comments:

Stuart Lloyd said...

Hi!

Nice to meet you through the A to Z Challenge. He looks like a nice contented bulldog. He's very lucky to have you.

Look forward to more of your posts.

Stuart

Lloyd of Gamebooks - virtualfantasies.blogspot.com

Emily White said...

Very cute dog! And yes, he looks VERY content. :D

Anonymous said...

Awww..Meathead's a honey. We should set up a meeting between him and John Greys Mabel.

Brenda said...

I'm partial to this dog. My sister has Myrtle (an olde English Bully Dogge) and Mabel (an English Bull Dog). Mabel is the typical little sister. We love them!
Hey, I just got my "M" post...thanks for the prompt!

alberta ross said...

well yes I understand devotees of the breed dote on them but have to say I am more of a cat person:) happy blogging:)

nutschell said...

Meathead is adorable! Great A-Z post!
Nutschell
www.thewritingnut.com

Eliza Wynn said...

Meathead is a very handsome boy!

I've wanted an English bulldog for as long as I can remember.

Linda said...

Great picture of a great dog!

Patty said...

I love that he has a first, middle, and last name. And that he has (the opinion) of having royal Roman blood.

Very creative and charming post. Can't wait to see what else you've got.

Julia said...

Speaking as a knitter/artist, I'm very much excited to see more of your writings. Brought here by the A to Z challenge <3

Your dog is absolutely ADORABLE!!!

*~* Julia *~* http://beautifullywhimsical.blogspot.com *~*

Gail M Baugniet - Author said...

Judging from the first picture in your blog header, I would guess you had no trouble picking your B is for ... topic.
Beautiful dog.
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Carolyn said...

What an endearing dog Meathead is ... and he really owns that "high position of honor"!

T. Powell Coltrin said...

Aw, Meathead, you are a perfect creature.

Teresa

Michelle said...

He is super cute! We're a Beagle family, but it seems pretty similar. They each have their spots on the couch and in bed and we human's gladly share.

Linda Fischer said...

Too cute! I'm partial to any breed of do who have a smushed in muzzle and a few wrinkles!

g-girl said...

my sister wants to have an English bulldog. :) We've always had a fascination for bulldogs in general. :)