PRAISE REPORT FOR EPUPPYPRO, EPUPPYPRO.COM,

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Comment by brad on May 15, 2008 at 8:28pm

okay.....

Comment by Amy on May 19, 2008 at 12:21am

Hey brad,
I also found this article about english bulldog puppies.

English Bulldog

The English bulldog is the dog breed of extremes par excellence: considered by some, the most ugly and, by others, the most beautiful dog, with one of the most ferocious history in dogdom (of bull baiting and dog-fighting), but with, at the same time, one of the funniest, most adorable and most photogenic faces among dog breeds. It is also one of the few breeds symbolic of a nation, chosen as an emblem by individuals and organizations all over the world. So what makes the English bulldog so popular and ill known at the same time? Indeed, the ancestry of the Bulldog has long been subject to controversy among cytologists and naturalists. Etymologically, Bulldogs owe their name to the fact that they were once used to guard, control and bait bulls. Bull baiting was considered a "sport" and enjoyed great popularity in the Middle Ages among noblemen and royalty. It was also believed that if a bull were to be slaughtered, it should first be baited so that the meat would be more tender and nutritious. The bulldog's fighting dog ancestry is still noticeable in some aspects of their character and temperament. Their strong will and legendary courage make them rarely complain or whine; they only bark when there really is a reason and are never demanding. That explains why they require attentive owners, who can properly take care of their bulldogs and are always ready to check that their Bulldog has everything he needs for his well being. Read more about the basic needs of the bulldog.

Their incredible tenacity has turned into loving patience. Like no other dog breed, the placid and trustworthy bulldog will tolerate poling and prodding by the children of their human family without becoming annoyed. However, like with any dog, children should NEVER be left unsupervised with their pet, however loveable it may be, and children should be taught to respect their dog. Bulldogs, like any other dog breed, should never be considered a surrogate baby-sitter. English bulldogs never really grow up: they are perpetual puppies. While the average dog matures between twelve and eighteen months, most bulldogs only reaches maturity at the age of 36 months. Many English Bulldogs are persistent chewers. This chewing habit, which is normal in puppies, is much more pronounced in bulldogs than in other breeds, and lasts longer. (usually up to the age of 24 months). Bulldogs may keep some of this chewing behavior throughout their lifetimes, so it is important to train them to direct their chewing onto authorized, chewing-safe objects. If not, they may chew on just anything, from your hands or clothes, to electric wires, furniture, walls, etc. and can become very destructive when left alone. More about how to control your puppy's chewing behavior.
Prospective buyers should know that bulldogs are sensitive to temperature variations and may have breathing problems in the heat, that they are relatively short-lived and may present whelping difficulties due to the massive head as compared to the small pelvis. More about the bulldogs' health.

Prospective buyers should know that bulldogs are sensitive to temperature variations and may have breathing problems in the heat, that they are relatively short-lived and may present whelping difficulties due to the massive head as compared to the small pelvis. More about the bulldogs' health.


However, most english bulldogs are capable of unsuspected athletic performances. Their clumsiness is only apparent. Indeed, from their ancestry english bulldogs have kept the potential to defend their home and family. They are certainely not a vicious breed, but they do show great courage in protecting their owners and family. Their appearance alone can be a deterrent to any would-be intruders. Apart from the deterrent factor of their appearance, some bulldogs also show great courage and commitment to physically defend their home.

If necessary they are capable of an incredible (short) sprint to the front door or gate and have a patented way of using their body weight to physically destabilize unsuspecting intruders. The impact produced by their body weight when jumping up is absolutely incredible.

Of course, like in all breeds, individuals differ greatly, but not all English Bulldogs are those lazy couch potatoes, uncapable of any type of exercise, with congenital diseases, as described by opponents of the breed. Bulldogs may have genetic defects, just like any other dog breed, and are also subject to illnesses that affect many other dog breeds.

One way to avoid these problems is to buy your puppy from reputable breeders with a scrupulous breeding policy. If treated kindly and trained appropriately, chances are high that your puppy will then develop a delightful personality, demonstrate an unquestionable loyalty to and affection for his master and be capable of much more than you would have ever suspected.

Comment by Donna LeBlanc on September 18, 2008 at 9:17pm

North Richland Hills puppy dealer sued over multiple violations

03:27 PM CDT on Thursday, September 18, 2008

By CHRIS HAWES / WFAA-TV


Chris Hawes reports
September 17, 2008

But the Texas Attorney General's office is taking action against a puppy broker.

Investigators say the North Richland Hills business sometimes sold deathly ill, imported puppies.

Many customers of Epuppypro and LoBoPuppies say they believed they were buying healthy puppies, that grew up at the North Richland Hills home.

Now, the Texas Attorney General's office says, in many cases, that simply wasn't true.

Late last year, the Bell family decided they were ready for a new baby - a bulldog baby.


Piper arrived malnourished and without hip sockets. Valerie Bell searched the internet for local breeders and found a nice-looking face on LoBoPuppies.com.

"I found her picture first is what did it for me. She was a beautiful little puppy," she said.

The Bells paid the $2,000 selling price and took her home but when LoBoPuppies failed to deliver the certification papers, the couple began researching the company, along with its sister site - Epuppypro.com.

They discovered stories of puppies delivered near death, along with online memorials to puppies that didn't make it.

Piper, as one bulldog was known, arrived undernourished, infected and without hip sockets, her owner says.

"I think we're one of the lucky ones that got a healthy puppy," said Bell.

This week, the Texas Attorney Generals' Office sued Epuppypro.com and LoBoPuppies, along with the people who run them.

According to the filing, the operators violated the deceptive trade practices act by, in some cases, failing to disclose health problems, failing to provide certification papers and failing to disclose the puppies were imported from Russia and other countries.

The Bells believed Maggie was raised in the United States until their vet discovered a tattoo.

"We asked him 'why would they tattoo her?' and he said 'she's imported' and we knew then she wasn't domestic that she was imported from somewhere outside the United States," Todd Bell said.

"That is what has horrified me the most about this case is I feel like I've supported a puppy mill unknowingly," said Valerie Bell.

The websites' operators did not return our calls for comment.

The Attorney General's office has asked a Tarrant County district judge to issue a restraining order against the websites and operators.

They've also asked the companies be forced to repay any damages for which they're responsible.

Comment by Donna LeBlanc on September 18, 2008 at 9:18pm

State Busts Up Alleged Puppy Mills
FORT WORTH (CN) - The State of Texas accuses a married couple and the wife's sister of running puppy mills, misrepresenting the diseased bulldogs they sell for $2,000 to $3,000 apiece, falsely claiming to have bred the dogs themselves, and refusing to replace dead dogs with healthy, live ones.
The defendants are Kristy O'Neal dba EPuppyPro aka EPuppyPro.com; her husband, Charles O'Neal, also dba T.B. Elite Marketing LLC dba EPuppyPro.com and Lobopuppies.com; her sister, Melody Edwards dba Lobopuppies aka Lobopuppies.com; and Vickie O'Neal Alvord, an officer of T.B. Elite Marketing and epuppypro.com and lobopuppies.com.
The O'Neals operate out of North Richland Hills, Texas, Edwards out of Hurst.
The state alleges:
The defendants misrepresented the health of at least four sick puppies, claiming they had been checked by vets; one died the day after arrival; another one died soon thereafter; one has "two genetic disorders which left it unable to walk or stand."
One puppy the defendants sold was ill on arrival and died within 6 weeks.
The defendants advertise their dogs with alleged testimonials from customers, but at least one such customer "made no such statements and remains dissatisfied with his or her purchasing experience."
The defendants use AKC and other trademarks to advertise their dogs, but refuse to provide AKC papers when requested.
The defendants misrepresent themselves as the dogs' breeders, but the dogs have tattoos indicating they were imported. One puppy, which Kristy O'Neal misrepresented as bred at her home and "her kids' favorite" went to the purchaser "straight from the airport immediately after being imported."
The state demands penalties of up to $20,000 per violation.

Comment by Donna LeBlanc on September 18, 2008 at 9:21pm

The last two comments are FACT! The Attorney General doesn't play around! Danielle O'Neal, her husband, sister and sister-in-law are all in the BOGUS BULLDOG BUSINESS and now they are going to PAY for putting all the innocent puppies through hell just to make a buck!! You gotta love it!!

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