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Abbey is a pure bred English Bulldog. Due to a change if family situation, she and her daughter, Zoe, are in need of a home in which to spend their twilight years together. According to their owner,
"Abbey is a big ole lover. She really wants attention and loves to be scratched. When we take her to the dog park she loves to wander around and just basically say hello to everyone. She is getting old and is not as active as she used to be. Zoe is a more outgoing type personality she loves to be scratched on the ribs, and will purr when you scratch her chin. They will both fall asleep with a good belly rub (this is their favorite thing). They try to play ball but it really just goes that they will chase the ball and wait for you to come and pick it up next to them (make sure that you give a good rib scratch first). They both love to play tug still, when Abbey is the one tugging Zoe will come over to get into the game and it usually ends up they are both tugging against each other. Zoe likes to sit upright while turning in a circle and biting at the air (this is really funny to watch) Abbey likes to roll in the dirt specially after getting a bath. They both liked to be vacuumed.
They are both great with kids. Zoe will try to dominate / intimidate dogs at first but then seems to get along fine with them afterwards. Abbey gets along with everyone. I have never seen them around cats so I do not know.
These dogs have never been separated and they need to be kept together! The would be best in a home with older children and with a family who can give them the attention they deserve. They are both great dogs and are very affectionate we are going to miss them very much."
We made an appointment with our vet and had them checked out. Their owners were shocked to be told that Zoe is essencially blind and Abbey is also losing her vision. I asked how this seemed to be affecting their behavior:
"Abbey Vision,
Honestly this is a surprise to me because she gets around just fine and does not seem to have an issue with her eyes.
Zoe Vision,
She is fine with her vision and I thought she was mostly just blurred vision. If you move quick to pet her she will very slightly pull her head back but as soon as she realizes you are petting her, it is game on. She does not bump into walls, sometimes she will rub up against you as she is walking by, I always think this is her way of saying hello and not a way finding tactic. "
They also need ear and eye drops (their tear ducts aren't working). You know, we have found homes for numerous blind dogs and cats over the years and we are always astonished at how well the animals adapt and how especially wonderful the families are that adopt them! I have not doubt that the same will be true for the family that adopts these two angels.

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, Although the English Bulldogs appearance can be somewhat intimidating, it is among the gentlest of dogs. Just the same it will see off any intruder, and few would risk a close encounter with a dog brave enough to bait a bull. It is described as a very affectionate and dependable animal, gentle with children, but known for its courage and its excellent guarding abilities. Bullheaded and stubborn, this breed can be very persistent. They do not give up easily. Bulldogs are very much a peoples dog seeking out human attention and loving every bit it can get!! A lot of human attention is required for the breed's happiness. Some English Bulldogs can be a bit dominating and need an owner who knows how to display strong leadership and understands alpha canine behavior. A Bulldog who understands it's *place* in the human pack, is nice to, and reliable with all people. This breed is good with family pets, but some can be scrappy with strange dogs. When Bulldogs are young, they are full of energy, but slow down as they get older. They snore very loudly, and most have drool and slobber tendencies.
Today's bulldog has a very different temperament from those of his ancestors. The breed is descended from the ancient Asiatic mastiff, but its

Good with Dogs, Good with Kids

Abbey the English Bulldog must be adopted with her baby girl, Zoe the English Bulldog (adopted).