Interview with an English Bulldog puppy
Boudica has kindly agreed to an interview today to update us on the 4 weeks she's spent with the anjkara family.
Warning 2: Raw meat pictures
So, thanks for taking the time to talk to us today, Boudica...
Please. Call me Boo.
Sure, Boo. How's your first 4 weeks been at the anjkara family?
It's been interesting, amazing actually. I feel quite at home now. Everything seems to be mine until a human confiscates it.
How are you getting on with toileting?
Never had any trouble there, IMO. There's no skill involved. I get a little feeling and sniff around like this... Easy. I'll show you now if you like?
Sorry, I meant with toileting in the appropriate areas. Can you tell us about that?
Yeah, they have designated areas for that. They had me under surveillance for a while. Followed me everywhere. Talk about Big Brother! I think they're psychic though – they always seem to open the garden door when it's time to 'go'.
Do you prefer to 'go' outside in the garden?
I'm proud to say I do 95% of my toilet outside now. Good girl, me. It'd be 100% but I can't unlock the door while they're out, can I!
Anyway, going in the garden is awesome. Not only do I get to do my thing, I also get to play with leaves, plant pots and even the odd lump of poo that anjkara has forgotten to pick up. We have a laugh. When she tries to bend down to pick it up, we race to see who can get there first. She's very grateful for this – I can tell by the excited noises she makes when I win.
How are you getting on with Trevor the Bullmastiff and Nelly the English Bulldog? I hear they're a tough crowd.
Well my first day here was scary AF. The other two dogs (especially Nelly) kept trying to sniff me. I spent most of the first day hiding behind anjkara and the other humans, pretending to be invisible.
Then how did things progress?
After a day or so, I gradually started to creep out from behind their legs and get to know the other dogs. Nelly was a bit of a nuisance. She kept trying to sniff my privates which was difficult because her head is massive. Every time she dipped under me to have a sniff, I'd end up with my rear end high in the air, balanced on her head. I fell off a few times.
What about Trevor. He's a big guy.
I know, right! He just wasn't very sociable at first. He'd usually just ignore me. One night, I tried to get in the bed with him. Well, it looked so cozy and fluffy. He pretty much told me to fuck off, so I did. Nelly was the first to let me stay in bed with her.
How is Nelly? I've heard she can be a weirdo.
You're not wrong. Nelly has her moments. If she's not in the mood to talk, she'll pull a funny face until I leave her alone.
I've heard you like to bite the other dogs. Can you tell us about that?
Yeah, I'm no innocent. It's my teeth, see. I'm teething and their jowls are so soft and smushy. They're impossible to resist.
How do they handle that?
Not very well actually. LOL. Well, at least Nelly doesn't handle it well. With her, I can maybe get in one good chew before she does that weird bite-warning face. Trevor would lie there all day though. He's such a hippy. It's almost like he can't feel it. He has his limits though. He makes a big 'Oooohhhfff' sound over and over when he's nearly at the point of a proper warning bark. He's gentle though. Except when he accidentally stood on me. That fucking hurt.
Have you got a favourite dog?
Not really. Nelly's podgy and cuddly, good for bedtime (if you can handle her snoring). Trevor's good for playing. I've managed to sneak a bit of sleep with him too but he has to be out cold first. He never lets me sleep by him when he's just trying to doze off. He has 'personal space' issues or something, I dunno.
Why's that, do you think?
It's hard to know but maybe coz I have, when he's been sleeping, launched a ninja attack at his head. You know, where I sneak up on him, launch my almost 10kg into the air and land all my sharp bits on his muzzle. You should see the surprise on his gob though. It's so funny coz he wobbles his jowls with indignation and looks confused. It's hilarious. I laugh my head off every time.
How is play time with the other dogs?
Trevor sometimes gets the pull rope or one of anjkara's teatowels (when she's distracted with Steemit) and we play man-o'-war. That's great fun. I'm not as strong as him but he lets me win sometimes, usually when he's ready for a lie down.
Nelly's not as much fun. She's a bit stingy with the toys. Her mouth can be crowded with a ball, a squeaker and a soft toy but still she wants whatever I'm tryna play with. Greedy bitch!
Have you learned any tricks yet?
Well, I dunno if I'd call them tricks. I could sit the hell down anyways. But you know what humans are like. They try to take the glory for you being able to sit your arse down when they make a noise with their face. Yeah, I can do that. It's fun actually. I get to lick liver pate mmm.
Do you like food?
OMG yes! It's probably my favourite thing in the whole world. And cuddles.
What do you eat?
Pretty much anything in range but mostly raw meat and bones. If there's any leftovers, I like to scatter them about. It's my art. I'm using working titles for my artwork at the moment, such as Crime Scene #1, etcetera. Don't judge me.
What's your favourite food?
Liver pate. That's my one true love. Then chicken hearts. They're good too. But I also like a mix of tripe and organ meat. And beef. Marrow in the bone is delicious too. Keeps me busy for ages. Did I mention pate yet?
Yes. Are there any improvements you're looking to make in the future?
I'm a dog. The future doesn't exist, silly.
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I raw feed our Boston Terrier, Elfie, Boston terriers where bred with the English bulldog and the mastiff.
Hiya Hans
I didn't know that about the terriers being bred with bully breeds. Cool :d
Yeah, raw meat's the best for dogs. They need it.
thanks for commenting
cheers
Anj :)
My sister gave him a large piece of sheep's meat. and he almost died. I managed to save his life. She fed him like 95% meat and 5% bone. It should always be 60% bone. He just tried to swallow a big piece and choked. He is now 120%! I was so disappointed I kept telling her to also watch as he eats when he is still young..
Hiya Hands
Did the pup choke on the meat? I've found that Boo handles all meat and bones really well. When I was feeding her the ground meat, she would be finished in seconds! Then she'd go bothering the other dogs for their food. This way slows her down and she eats enough without overdoing it.
I'm not sure about the 60% bone ratio. I feed mine a mix of bone, muscle and organ meat.
Thanks
Anj :)
"Now Merlin was a plumber, but he had got on quite far,
An honorary druid appointed by Queen Boudica.
He was devious and shifty like all used khazi dealers are.
One didn't argue with Merlin."
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Hiya Catweasel and @enchantedspirit
Lol. Nice piece about Boudica. Thank you. She'll be happy to hear there were stories foretelling her coming ;)
Thank you so much for curating my work. I'm really honoured and happy about it. Grinning :D
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Anj xx
Hello Boo! Glad to see her again! ♥♥ Then I think she got her wittiness from yah!
Haha thanks Dawn
Lol, yes, she does seem to have picked up a bit of my personality -- and swearing :O
cheers
Anj xx
Boo swears too? Hahaha
All my female dogs swear :P
Trevor doesn't though. He's a gentle fella.
Happy Sunday to ya xx
:D
Hahah it's finey fine.
Happy Sunday. ^^
Yes love this so much. You are so smart, witty and gave me a lovely shout out. If I get this property I will get pups so I may need some pointers ... from Boo. Lol
Aw thanks Eagle.
Fingers crossed you get that property and fill it with pups. Awwwwww XD
laters
Anj xx
Sure thing, no worries!
Fingers crossed my friend .. xx
This Boudicca would conquer the Romans with cuteness. You have given her a great name and she is just adorable:)
Thanks Prydefoltz
The name passed the approval committee because Boudica could be shortened to 'Boo'.
:D
cheers
Anj :)
I had to love it because I am such a dog person!! the commentaries crack me up
Thanks Mav. Always lovely to find another dog-person on my blog.
Cheers
Anj x
Glad to see they are all getting along :). I'm trying to imagine those acrobatic scenes in my head too, with all the butt flipping and all. Crime Scene #1 ahahaha... I can imagine the pleasure of finding raw bits of meat everywhere...
Thanks Eon.
As you can imagine, finding bits of raw meat in unexpected places is a joy!
cheers
Anj xx
GAHHHH!
LOL Cygon :D
thanks for popping by.
cheer
Anj :D
Hahahahahaha, so adorableee! :D That's one really smart bulldog puppy :O So many complex concepts and social criticisms.
Thanks Sharon.
Yes she's quite a philosopher for her age :P
cheers
Anj xx
Such an eloquent lil'dog.
Has a lot of character, liver pate is also my cat's favorite.
Yes, they must put heroin in it or something :P
thanks Max
xx