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Editor Theo Koekemoer Based in South Africa, Theo’s involvement with Bulldogs date back to the early 1970s.

He is a specialist Bulldog judge.

www.bullishmagazine.com www.facebook.com/groups/bullishmagazine/ Tel 0027.84.4333.957 To advertise contact Theo Koekemoer theo@bullishmagazine.com Rates

Front Page // $250 Double or Single Page // $75 Deadline for next issue //20 April 2015

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From the Editor 24. Sketches by Debbie 34. Woofstock 2015 49. Preciousbull Kennels 56. Bekaa Kennels 63. Bumbullb Kennels 65. Janayin Kennels 81. Paseya Kennels 82. Bullybabe Kennels 86. Bullyack Kennels 105. Juniors 113. Judging 116. New Litters 118. Stud Dogs 120. New Champions 130. Bulldog Story 140. Kara Gordon Challenge

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Theo K | FROM THE EDITOR

Theo K Australian breeders are doing a great job. Many thanks to everyone for your contributions for this issue. Also thanks to David Martinez who conducted the interview with Bronwen Ackland.

In Cape Town, South Africa, the judge at a recent show withheld the bitch CC. Is the quality that poor or is the judge to blame? One of the bitches has won eight CC’s under local and international judges. The other eight could have been wrong. However, the main criticism by the exhibitors, was the inconsistency of the placements.

They felt the bitches were of superior quality to the dogs and the judge awarded the dog CC. Have you booked your space for the 2015 Bullish Annual yet? Email me to book your space now: theo@bullishmagazine.com I trust you will enjoy this issue.

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Sandra Martinez | WOOFSTOCK 2015

Woofstock 2015 (USA) Start making plans for one of the BEST venues in the West!!!

Vallejo, CA. June 3 thru June 7, 2015.

Mother Lode Bulldog Club of Sacramento will hold a 2 show SPECIALTY shows on June 3...Breeder Judges, Paul and Hayley Seal.

Then 4 days of Breeder Judges: June 4 & 5 Dan and Toni Powers June 4 Cody Sickle (BCNC specialty June 4 after morning judging) June 5 Jean Kozatek (BCNC specialty June 5 after morning judging), June 6 Mark Kennedy June 6, Breeder Judge, Carlos Albuquerque.

June 7 Lynn Smith..Sweepstakes, EIGHT shows in 5 days!!!! Start making plans!!!! A show you will LOVE!!!

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Cherie Terry | PRECIOUSBULL

Preciousbull Kennels (Australia) Hi my name is Cherie Terry and I first started Preciousbull Kennels in 2005.

I had admired and loved the British Bulldog for a very long time. The British Bulldog is a rare and hard breed to obtain. But with lots of searching and years of waiting, I finally got my first Bulldog...... I named her PRECIOUS. She came from DEWBULL KENNELS. All my bulldogs are so precious to me, but PRECIOUS is my first, and she is still with us, she is over ten years now and she my baby. She is the foundations of PRECIOUSBULL BRITISH BULLDOGS. We are on a 2 1/2 acre property and my bulldogs love it, lots of room to run and play. All my bulldogs have been in the show ring and are going well.

We have many Australian Champions , Grand Champion and Best Of Breed At The Adelaide Royal Show Winners My aim is to breed happy, healthy, sound Bulldogs with great temperments. So I take great pride in my breeding program. Only using the best quality dogs available. All of my breeding is carefully selected and planned.

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Preciousbull Tangerine Queen Cherie Terry preciousbull@bigpond.com

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Lorell Sheppard| BEKAA KENNELS

Bekaa Kennels (Australia) Bekaa Kennels is a small family owned Kennel. Established over 30 years ago the kennel started with, and continues to successfully show and breed Welsh Corgi Pembrokes.

Five years ago we gained our first British Bulldog “Jimmy” Aust. Ch. Pugnax Man of the Hour. This is where our love for bulldogs started and we have recently titled our first “Bekaa” bred bully. At Bekaa we strive for quality not quantity.

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Donna Whillock| BUMBULLB

Bumbullb Kennels (Australia) Bumbullb British Bulldogs was established 16 years ago by myself Donna Whillock and my family. We are located in Picton , Which is a suburb of Sydney, NSW, Australia. We breed for conformation, health and temperament. In our first litter we bred 2 Australian Grand Champions. We only breed a litter when we want something ourselves to keep and show.

We have been very successful with the dogs in our kennel and we strive for the best. About 5 years ago we began to combine our own breeding program with Janayin British Bulldogs in Melbourne , Victoria, Australia. The combination of our two kennels has worked a dream. Producing some very high profile winning dogs. Between us we have Bred Best in Specialty Show winning dogs and Runner up Best in All Breeds show winning dogs, and Best of Breed Sydney Royal Dog, amongst other high profile winners.

Our dogs are a huge part of our life and my children also enjoy showing the dogs. We pride ourselves on the standard we have set. Our dogs are raised in a family environment and their temperament and personalities show this .

Bumbullb British Bulldogs and Janayin British Bulldogs are proudly Australian Owned and Bred.

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Linda Dempsey| JANAYIN

Janayin Kennels (Australia) In 1997 I bought my first bulldog to keep my mother company after my father died. My interests at the time were working dogs and mastiff breeds.

Nelson joined me on weekends as one of my show dogs and quickly stole my heart and began my journey into the British Bulldog.

As we live on a rural property and have beef cattle I have always placed great emphasis on dogs that are not only conformationally correct but also mentally sound and functional. Our dogs accompany us on farm duties and are trustworthy around large livestock, we require all of our dogs to be fit and clean breathing and sound. These are the same dogs that I exhibit most weekends.

I have been fortunate to share the last 5 years breeding alongside Donna Whillock of Bumbullb Kennels, and together we have had some amazing success that I know I could not of achieved alone...

Linda Dempsey & Jeff Jansz Janayin British Bulldogs Victoria Australia

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Australian GRAND Champion Janayin Who Wears Da Pantz

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Australian Champion Bred by LINDA DEMpsey owned by donna whillock

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Australian Champion Bumbullb with ya Pants Down Australian Champion Owner/breeder/Handler: Donna Whillock Bumbullb Withya Pantz

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Bronwen Ackland | BREEDER PROFILE

Bullyack Kennels (Australia) When did you begin in the breed? Why did you choose the British bulldog?

I (Bronwen) have fond childhood memories of a white Bulldog living down the road. When we were married we had a Great Dane, as she grew older we purchased our first Bulldog bitch as a family pet. We joined the Bulldog Club of South Australia, where we were encouraged to show and eventually breed.

What does your kennel name ‘Bullyack’ mean? Was it your first choice?

Yes, ‘Bullyack’ was our first choice. The prefix was simply made from using the word ‘bully’ and combined with the beginning of our surname ‘Ackland’. Recently our daughter Charlene also joined the kennel.

When did you decide to start breeding Bulldogs?

Who were the breeders that caught your attention and why?

We bred our first litter in the early 80’s from our first Bulldog ‘Sophie’ purchased from Korrina Kennels in Adelaide, South Australia. Korrina, Shyola & Craigrossie Kennels were successful in the show ring offering their support and sharing their breeding experience and advice. All three kennels put a lot of time and money into the breed, which didn’t go unnoticed.

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Bullyack Kennels (Australia) Do you think we need a better interpretation of the standard?

We have an, ‘extended standard’ in Australia which explains the principles very well of an otherwise complicated breed.

What are the principles to be followed by clubs to control the breed standard?

We like clubs to encourage breeders to do all the health testing that is available for their breeding stock. It is important to refer to the standard and not digress. We currently have an issue in Australia with the introduction of colored Bulldogs. The Club is trying to educate the general public regarding the health issues associated with these colors and prevent the exploitation of the breed.

What can you tell us about hereditary problems?

During our 32 years in the breed, a few hereditary problems have been addressed in Australia. We see much better breathers, larger nostrils, free moving tails and clearer eyes. Successful breeders/exhibitors should always strive to improve the health of the breed to ensure the breeds future.

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Bullyack Kennels (Australia) How would you define good breeding stock, and which is more important the male or female? Why? Our breeding stock above all else has to be sound in movement and temperament from both parents, type is secondary. We believe the bitch is more important in the breeding program and puts more into the progeny, however both male and female should complement each other in both appearance and pedigrees.

Do you think that there are secrets in breeding?

What would you tell someone who is just beginning to show or breeding?

The welfare of the dog always comes first and yes, we are always happy to help and share things we have learned from our experience. We feel you should never become complacent, as there is always something new to learn. However, experience be it good or bad should always be shared for the benefit of the breed. We would advise newcomers that breeding Bulldogs is rewarding and often heartbreaking.

They should be prepared for hard work and long hours raising a litter. Show handling is an enjoyable hobby. However it takes time, experience and most of all patience.

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Bullyack Kennels (Australia) What are the most important bloodlines you are currently following in England?

We love what the Ringablok McDonald lines have produced, along with Ocobo/Mystyle, Iceglint & Hillplace Kennels.

What current dog would you like to use to enrich your breeding?

International Champion, Multi Champion Sebyan Wilson What are the conditions and characteristics that a dog should have for show and how should it be presented to look better in the ring?

We would expect dogs to be in good physical condition, clean, well groomed with good temperament and confidence. A Bulldog should show presence in the ring.

Do you believe there are dogs that are born to win?

Only a few dogs have a real presence in the ring, and those are the dogs you just can’t take your eyes off of.

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Bullyack Kennels (Australia) When you are judging what order of importance do you give to the head, structure, movement, type, etc..?

Movement (soundness) is number one to us and the breed should look as if it has the capabilities of doing what it was originally bred for. Type, correct head, balance overall are all essential with their being no exaggerations.

In the movement of a dog what is more important to you? The step seen laterally, front or from behind?

If a Bulldog is put together correctly the movement should look good from all angles. The greatest view is from the front when you can see the outstanding square front coming towards you.

What kind of judge do you consider yourself?

To judge your own dogs you need to be critical however when judging others you have only a short period of time to look for the positives and be careful not to ‘fault judge’.

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Bullyack Kennels (Australia) What makes you choose the winner in a final round?

A sound type Bulldog with correct head (not too overdone). A happy, confident dog with a presence in the ring.

Ping pong, short questions with short answers PERSON YOU ADMIRE: Pat Davis, Ocobo/Mystyle Kennels UK DOG NEVER FORGOTTEN: Grand Champion Karazma De Ja Vu ‘Denzel’ SHOW NEVER FORGOTTEN: Winning the British Bulldog Club of South Australia’s Centenary Show with Grand Champion Craigrossie Bnditlkbekham under Kevin Davis Ocobo/Mystyle Kennels UK. A TRIUMPH: Our home bred dog Supreme Champion Bullyack Muskateller winning Runner up Best in Show at the Royal Adelaide Show (all breeds) under two Swedish judges with an entry of 2,630. Also, Best in Show in Sydney at the Northern British Bulldog Club show under Specialist judge Sue Garside - Iceglint Kennels UK. BREED YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE: We love all breeds however have a fondness for the Great Dane.

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Bullyack Kennels (Australia) ONE FRIEND FROM DOG WORLD: A few close friends ONE COUNTRY: UK ONE CITY: London

Thank you David Martinez for conducting this interview with Bronwen.

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Andria Haskins| JUNIORS

Andrea Haskins My name is Andria Haskins, better known to my friends and family as Andi. I will be 17 years old in April. I have grown up in a very dog-loving home, and as a tiny child we had 2 Staffies Tessa and Zak, and later 2 Great Danes Charlotte and Josephine.

My parents have Irish Wolfhounds. I have a Saluki, who was the start of my Junior Handling career. In my early handling days I showed quite a few friend’s Irish Wolfhounds, Afghans and Daschunds.

Over the past couple of years I have been given many wonderful breeds to show to widen my experience: English Springer Spaniels, a top winning English Pointer, Dalmatians, a Pharoah Hound, Weimeraners, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Whippets, Borzois, Siberian Huskies, Australian Shepherds, Corgis, Basenjis, Bull Terriers, Bulldogs, Papillons, Pomeranians, Chow Chows, French Bulldogs, Lhasa Apsos, Poodles, Boxers, Dobermans, Great Danes, Rottweilers, Schipperkes, Shiba Inus, Newfoundlands, Bearded Collies and an Affenpinscher.

As a Junior Handler you are expected to be able to handle any dog from any group, so I have been lucky enough to gain experience with all these different dogs, showing in both the breed ring, as well as the Junior Handling classes.

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Andrea Haskins Having grown up with dogs, I always accompanied my parents to training, and later to shows. Because of my love for them, I guess I just always absorbed what was going on around me. Being old enough to take my Saluki through Puppy School and Socialisation was definitely a high point. Working hard on the relationship, understanding and later towards obedience. The basics that have stood out for me are knowing and understanding your dog’s fears, and how best to work and reassure them.

I got involved in the basics of show training 11 years ago. I learned from watching and trying things out.

I was given help from patient friends and various trainers. This included show preparation, setting up your dog correctly, moving your dog at the correct pace. Later a lot of my focus was on the requirements for Junior Handling, which are far more extensive than breed classes.

In Junior Handling the handler is judged on their handling abilities and skills. Whereas in breed classes, the dogs are judged for conformation. Showing dogs is a super sport for dog-loving children.

It means you get out into the fresh air, having fun building your relationship with your dogs, and spending time with like-minded friends. It is a good place to learn about winning, losing, fairness and good sportsmanship.

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Andrea Haskins One of the best ways to introduce friends to the sport is to invite them to come along to a show and explain how it all works, and let them watch and learn.

As much as it is jolly hard work, it is interesting to learn about the techniques for different breeds of dogs. I have learned so much from trainers over the years about, bathing, grooming and preparing different breeds for the ring. I also have friends who I have helped to prepare and show Afghan Hounds, and that is certainly a lot of hard work, but loads of fun.

As a young child, my very first big win was Child Handler of the Year, at our Best of the Best Competition, with a friend’s Standard Wire Daschund, under an International Judge. It was a very special win for me, and I was presented with a beautiful crystal trophy and lots of lovely presents.

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Andrea Haskins The organisers and sponsors are normally very generous with their prizes for Children and Junior events, and it does keep us motivated and it’s fun to win dog-related goodies.

Our KUSA Nationals in 2012 was a big event for me. I was awarded Reserve Junior National Handler of the Year, with my Saluki Cemal. It was such a thrill as I had worked so hard with him from a tiny puppy, as well as my first time at Nationals. I have been awarded my provincial colours for Junior Handling for the past 3 years in succession, and this too has been a major high point of my showing career.

My first ever All-Breeds Best In Show with AM/ CAN/SA Champion Seasyde Hollywood – Rodayo, a friend’s English Pointer at Highway Kennel Club in Durban, her first BIS in South Africa, and mine too – what a feeling! Later in the year, we had another super win with a Best In Show at All-Breed Roodepoort & Districts Kennel Championship Show.

I have awesome parents and friends who have extensively supported my interest, and we try to attend as many shows as possible, even traveling across South Africa, when school timetables allow. I work pretty hard in term and exam time, so I plan to put in extra effort when I know a busy show weekend is on the calendar.

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Andrea Haskins This is my hobby, my sport and my passion, so I make time to ensure I plan properly to get sufficient study and assignment time.

I look forward to the Show Season for 2015 !

Thank you very much Andria for finding the time to write this article for Bullish Magazine! Next time we would like to see you with a bulldog in the ring!

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theo k | JUDGING

Judging is a tool If a judge chooses to withhold a CC and not award it, should they explain after the show to the exhibitors as to why they did it or should it be left as is with no explanation?

Or should they do it there and then?

This post on facebook caused quite an uproar. I think this comment by Lucky Watson is one of the best posts I have read in response to the above.

“Judging is a TOOL, one could even say it is basically a behavior modification tool... A person standing in judgment over criminals, cakes (at the county fair), livestock, dogs or whatever must have integrity, moral fortitude and the ability to make decisions that is in the best interest of what they are juduicating over… So therefore they must be experienced, qualified by some type of measurement system and held accountable for their actions… Again to be held accountable or to have real accountability one must be able to articulate why the decision was made and in this case it would be their critique based on their interpretation of the Standard…

A critique written after the fact IMO is worthless as it can be justified in many ways on paper and skirt the lack of real knowledge and real understanding of the breed Standard…

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Judging is a tool There is only one true type of critiquing and that is a “verbal Critique” that has the transparency of real experience, real knowledge and real accountability of being qualified to judge… Judges must do this to correct the things that breeders do wrong, correct where breeders are making mistakes etc… In other words CHANGE the BEHAVIOUR of the breeders for breeding inferior animals that do not fit the breed standard and are lacking in BREED TYPE and UN-SOUND… I agree with Betty Davey bring the dogs to the Standard and this will only be done when judges quit putting up inferior dogs that lack in soundness and breed type… And I agree with Daniel Caballero you are crazy and a fool if you think changing the standard is going to fix the problem… It is clearly a multi faceted problem... What judges put up will be what a lot of breeders will breed because they want to win over breeding a sound dog that has correct type…

One of the issues I see is that there are a lot of judges that are judging dogs that should not be judging dogs, they just simply are not qualified IMO…

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Judging is a tool Because a person withholds a CC or Winners Ribbon does not make that person correct or right… What makes it right is if that judge can articulate exactly why they made the decision based on the standard and has real accountability for their actions…

You can all criticize me for this statement but IMO it takes more than just meeting certain very weak requirements to sit in judgment over some peoples life and life’s work… I will say that one of today’s issues at least IMO is that a lot of Judges do not hold themselves to a higher standard as years past like a judge MUST and a lot of them do not have true knowledge of the breed IMO… Of course that statement is with the caveat that most of them think they do of course.”

So many of the learner judges in South Africa and the old school judges are unhappy with the learner judges scheme which requires learner judges to submit “evaluations” after 30 days.

Let’s face it. The scheme is a dismal failure.

Ask anyone and they will tell you that is the situation. Its time to wake up and take action. There is no place for written critiques that is done afterwards. It should be done on the spot!

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Annette| BULLDOG STORY

Bulldog story As I told you last time: in Holland we have winter with all sorts of weather.

Usually we have enough rain to make sure our skin gets enough hydration. Sometimes I think that the weather gods think we are like grass so we need a lot of rain….but we are bulldogs so; thank you but no.

In Holland people like to skate if it’s cold enough they skate on our canals, on flooded meadows, as a matter of fact they skate everywhere they can.

The whole country gets excited when our “eleven-cities” skating event is possibly going to happen. Lucky for us bulldogs there was not much frost this year. So we didn’t have to wear some kind of strange coat to protect us against the cold like last year. That coat is as stupid as a dog with a raincoat.

Who makes that up? This year we had a relatively stable winter, not too cold, not much rain, a moderate temperature and sometimes even a bit of winter sun. So we were delighted and we had nothing to complain about for a long time. When it’s a worthless winter I try to fake dormancy.

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Annette| BULLDOG STORY

Bulldog story I have seen that on TV I believe turtles and bears do so. But my bosses do not buy that. Well, as a bulldog I have to be smart, I can’t help it that I was born with that many qualities!

This is the time of the year we feel that the weather is changing and we are getting into another season. We bulldogs don’t need weather forecasts and weathermen on the TV to tell us what the weather will be like because most of the time they are wrong, lucky for us.

No, we follow our instinct in fact we just follow our nose………..so this time of the year when we go out with our bosses our nose is stuck to the ground for 99% of the time. Now there are so many great things to smell. You should try it. It’s your chance to see the world in a different perspective.

The other thing, which happens now, is that our whole body reacts to all these great fragrances that are out there on the street… we can smell we are getting in to another season.

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Annette| BULLDOG STORY

Bulldog story We notice our skin is starting to molt, our senses are on edge, our nipples tingle and we feel mentally strong. But the big question is: where do all those great fragrances come from??… what kind of fragrances can do this to our body and mind?? Could it be that it has something to do with the female dogs in our neighborhood?

My brother and I think so …….we are more than ever attracted to them. Even the most ugly female makes us shine and make us feel like we are on a pink cloud. When that happens we look at each other: are we going nuts? We squeeze each other to make sure we get back to this planet. Can you imagine how exhausting all this is for us?

There are a few downsides about this great time of the year. This has to do with the fact that we are walking with our nose on the ground all the time.

For instance you see different kind of creatures.

Mostly hairy insects, those seem to have no brain so they don’t step a side for you. I try to avoid them because I don’t want to flatten them. But that’s hard while there are so many of them….

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Annette| BULLDOG STORY

Bulldog story Also earthworm kind of creatures…. when I see them I ask myself which part is the beginning and which part is the end?

And I hate to admit I am a little bit afraid of them all even when they are so miniscule. They make me shiver and that’s not cool….I have to think about my ranking in the neighborhood.

A good ranking is also important to impress the girls. The last small disadvantage is that I get a stiff neck when I walk that way. I get the feeling that by all the stretching to smell everything my neck gets longer… but I have developed a way to get free massage from my boss to solve that. When I push my head long enough to their legs when we are home they start to massage me. Ohhhhhh I love that feeling… it makes me purr like a cat…

As you see I have a solution for everything.

So I am ready for the new season …. yeahhh baby bring it on ……I am hot!

You enjoy it to and till next time!

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The Kara Gordon Challenge I want to CHALLENGE my Bulldogger friends!

The next time you enter a specialty or supported entry, try to HELP the club offering the specialty. Offer to donate a raffle item or to bring something for hospitality - this does not mean spend a lot of money - it means be creative and SHARE the love.

Maybe you can help clean up poop or empty the trash...

Recently some Bulldoggers offered to do a bake-off at my home clubs’ specialties! That was awesome!

Welcome the newbie.

Be happy for someone else’s success.

If you see someone making a mistake or struggling offer to help if you can do so with an open and honest heart.... if the specialty/supported entry, etc. is part of an allbreed show then go and support a Bulldog/Bulldogger in group. Cheer like you mean it and maybe you will....

Treat others like you wish they would treat you.

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The Kara Gordon Challenge I might be NOBODY, especially compared to “Bulldog royalty� and the long-timers in Bulldogs, but I know how BAD it feels to be discouraged and dismissed and how GREAT it feels to be supported, encouraged, loved and appreciated....

Just one small action on your part can change the sport for someone else...

Why not make it a POSITIVE? What have you got to lose? WHY NOT?????

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