Many
people think that we, here at Topline, are fanatics about proper breeding
practices. We have been the subject of much anger from other breeders
who feel that we set the standards for breeding too high. We, however,
feel that it is the responsibility of the breeder, not only to the American
Bulldog Breed itself, but also to the folks who buy pups, to ensure breeding
the very best American Bulldog possible. Johnson's Sugar Boo is largley
the reason we feel so strongly about this. Eileen Jaworowski set
out for Georgia in the fall of 1995 to purchase a "perfect" puppy from
a very well-known breeder. This puppy was "Boo" and Eileen loved
her with all her heart. It wasn't long, however, before Eileen knew
that something was very wrong with her puppy. By 3 months of age,
Boo had a very serious limp. By 6 months of age, Boo was diagnosed
with severe hip dysplasia, a bad rear hock and front elbow dysplasia.
These problems were compounded by severe allergies that gave this pup no
relief. Eileen was broken-hearted and disappointed that all the dreams
she had for Boo were destroyed. Eileen made Boo as comfortable as
possible with medications and trained Boo to a Therapy Dog title.
She and Boo were partners and went to many nursing homes for Therapy.
It broke her heart when the day came to put Boo to sleep just before Boo's
second birthday, but Eileen dedicated her breeding program to Boo that
day and swore, in her memory, to do her best NEVER to let another person
or puppy suffer the way she and Boo did.
For
My Boo At
two, my love, you had to part A
puppy still, yet lame. You
left pawprints in my heart, I'll
never be the same XO
XO XO XO XO XO XO
