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Bowser – 3-year-old Staffy x pocket bully
French Bulldog & Staffordshire Bull Terrier Hybrid1 month
French Bulldog & Staffordshire Bull Terrier Hybrid3 years1
£200
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Bowser – Beautiful 3-Year-Old Staffy x Pocket Bully Seeking His Forever Home
This is, without question, the hardest thing I have ever had to write.
If you’re looking for a dog who wants to be your shadow, your best friend and your biggest cuddle buddy, then I’d love you to meet Bowser.
Bowser is not being rehomed because he isn’t loved. In fact, quite the opposite. He is one of the most loving, affectionate and loyal dogs I have ever known, and making this decision has broken mine and my 11-year-old son’s hearts.
Bowser came into our lives unexpectedly as a young puppy when my son’s father brought him to my home after contact with our son. My son instantly fell in love with him, and from that moment I made a commitment to give Bowser the best life I possibly could. For the last three years I have genuinely tried my absolute best, but I have reached the heartbreaking realisation that loving him isn’t enough if I can’t give him the life he truly deserves.
Bowser is the definition of a Velcro dog. He doesn’t just want to be with his people – he wants to be part of everything they do. If you sit down, he’ll be beside you. If you lie down, he’ll probably be on you. If you leave the room, he’ll almost certainly follow you. Personal space simply doesn’t exist in Bowser’s world! He adores skin-to-fur contact, cuddles, fuss and simply being involved in family life. He forms incredibly deep bonds with his people and has so much love to give.
He has a huge personality, a wonderfully goofy sense of humour and the most expressive face. He absolutely loves chasing a ball (although giving it back is often optional!), playing tug of war, racing around like a lunatic, using a flirt pole and exploring on long sniffy walks. He has lots of energy, loves interactive play and thrives when he has opportunities to burn off both physical and mental energy. He isn’t particularly fond of baths, but absolutely loves being towel dried afterwards and wrapped up in cuddles. And if it starts raining… well, you’ll be met with the most dramatic, miserable face imaginable because Bowser firmly believes rain is completely unacceptable!
Bowser is healthy, happy, active and, to the best of my knowledge, has no medical issues. He is unneutered, uninsured and had all of his puppy vaccinations and annual boosters until he was one year old. He absolutely loves people and has never shown any aggression towards my son or towards dogs outside of our home.
My biggest wish for Bowser is that he finds a home where he can simply be Bowser. I truly believe he would thrive as the only dog in an adult household, or one with older teenagers, with a secure garden where he can charge around like a bull in a china shop, zoomie to his heart’s content, play until he’s happily exhausted, and then curl up on the sofa for hours of cuddles. He has an enormous heart and loves so deeply that he deserves someone who has the time, experience and understanding to embrace both his energetic, playful nature and his need to be close to his people. He doesn’t just want an owner—he wants a best friend, and in return he’ll give unwavering loyalty, endless affection and every ounce of his heart.
Sadly, as Bowser has matured into adulthood, his needs have become far greater than I am realistically able to meet. I work full-time with a long commute, and despite trying everything I can, I know I cannot provide him with the level of exercise, structure, training and mental stimulation that he deserves.
Within our home, Bowser has become increasingly possessive of me, toys and food, and his relationship with my older 8-year-old Lhasa Apso, Ralphie, has deteriorated. Ralphie is now visibly stressed and anxious around him. Bowser has started targeting Ralphie within our home, and I now have to separate them, particularly overnight. This decision has been made before a serious incident occurs because I believe that is the responsible thing to do. I refuse to wait until either dog is injured before accepting that Bowser deserves an environment better suited to his needs. The behaviours that have led to this heartbreaking decision are specific to the relationship between Bowser and Ralphie, which is why I truly believe he will flourish as the only dog in the right environment.
Over the last three years I’ve realised that love alone isn’t always enough. Bowser deserves more than I am currently able to give him, and making this decision is about his quality of life, not my convenience. He deserves someone who can provide the time, exercise, enrichment and stimulation that a young, intelligent bully breed needs to truly thrive.
This is not a first-come, first-served rehoming. I will happily wait as long as necessary for the right person because Bowser deserves nothing less.
I’m looking for someone who understands just how intelligent, sensitive and people-orientated bully breeds are. Previous experience with bull breeds would be ideal, or someone who is committed to continuing his training, understands the breed’s needs and can offer him the structure, consistency and active lifestyle he deserves.
He isn’t just a dog.
He is family.
And because he is family, I owe it to him to make sure the next home he has is his forever home.
Home checks, and meet-and-greets will be required, and I reserve the right to refuse any application if I don’t believe it is the right match for Bowser. Finding the right home is far more important to me than finding a quick home. I hope whoever is lucky enough to welcome Bowser into their family might be happy to keep in touch with the occasional update, if they’re comfortable doing so.
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Litter details
LocationRotherham, South Yorkshire
Pets in litter1 male
BreedFrench Bulldog & Staffordshire Bull Terrier Hybrid
Ready to LeaveAvailable now
Age3 years, 3 months
GenerationF1
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Parents are health testedWorm and flea treatedVaccinations up to dateHealth Checked by a vetMicrochipped by collection dateKC registered by collection
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Bowser
Male£200