'I loves ya Queenie babe?' ... 'Yeah and I love you too Mummsie.'

We are not sure if we have three honorary Great Danes or several honorary Bulldogs! 

I had looked into getting my first pedigree dog at the age of 18 and the breed I was interested in was the Bulldog, but for one resason or another, it just never happened.Over the years (and there have been a few!) my love for the breed has never wained and I would every now and then take a peek at some pups and dream on.

Then one day Neates caught me checking out some pups on the internet and after some considerable discussion we made plans to get our first Bulldog pup. We phoned our good friend Kenny who lives in Brimingham and asked if he would come and baby sit for us. Without hesitation he said he would be here and we started on our trip to Norfolk to look at a pup.

We met a lovely couple and in every sense we were bowled over by their fabulous Bulldogs. We were amazed and were totally won over, hook, line and sinker with the pup, we were absolutely smitten!  11 1/2 hours later and at 3 o'clock in the morning, we returned to our cottage with our bundle of pure joy. We introduced our Maisie to Kenny and all our big girls and boys, who were all still up waiting for us to come home!

Come and say hello to new baby boy and of course our girls...

GEORGE ELLIOTT:

'Look at your face Georgie boy, have you been under that woodburner again? ...

'Oh that was lubbly Mammy Gins, any more breakkie then, only me bowl's right empty it is?'

'Time for another log on the fire me thinks Mammy Gins'. ... 'On my way Desiree. Shhh now, don't wake up George. You know what he is like when he starts playing, no one can get a word in egdeways.'

'What's this white stuff then Dante?' ...'This 'ere is what we call snow little man.' ...

'Where you going Queenie?' ... 'This way babe, we're off for a bundle.' ...

'Wooowaaa! Think I'll pass on this one.' ...

Ah, that's better!' ...

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THE GIRLS ...

Who says Bulldogs can't go for a long walk? Here is our Maisie hitchin' a ride and ...

not to be out done, Queenie has a go too!

'Hey Ma, look what I found...

would it be okay if  I play with it for a while?' ...

'We got it for you Maise, it's your new Bully-ball, Bully-Bob. Handle with care now babes.' ... 'No probs. ...

Geeee, I'm such a lucky girl, thanks Ma.'

QUEENIE ELOUISE

One little snow flake in a whole lot 'a' snow.

Okay, okay, I'll be good. Can I come in now please?

'Coma on Ma, let's go play on the grass.' ... 'You'll be in trouuuuble.' ...

'What, with this look? I don't think so!'

'Muuuuum?' ... 'Yes Queenie?' ... 'Mum, are we going to eat first or play?' ... 'Tell you what, how-s-about we have a jig about in the garden for 10 minutes and then I get your dinner ready?' ... 'Tickety Boo ...

Come on then Ma, throw the ball ...

Yahoooo! Go Queenie go! I loves runnin' I do, I loves it!' ... 'Okay babes, that's enough now, have a little rest while I get everyones dinner sorted.' ...

'Cor flip me, I never thought it would arrive.' ... 'Steady girlie, take your time.' ... 'Oooooow that were lovely, I'm all filled up and ready for a kip.' ...

'That's it baby girl, time for a bit-o-shut eye.' ... 'Phew! What a great day!'

'Careful Queenie, that pond's a bit deep for you poppet.' ...

'Owwwwww My, my, my. I think I's gone too close to the edge ...

Owww - ahhhh, that's better. I likes to feel the terracota under me feet I do.' ... 'Sure that's terracota flower?' ... 'Oh yes, really, I'm sure.' ...

'Neates, do you fancy a cuppa? I say Neates - Oh right I get it, a bit of fresh air and you two are out for the count.' ...

 'Zzzzzzzzz' ... 'No cuppa yet then?' ...  

'Psssst! Mammy Neates, what do ya think, any room for a little'un?'

'Quick Josh, let's get comfy before all the others come. ...

Too late! Hey Mummy Gins, this fire is none too good, needs another log or too me thinks. ...

Not to worry, I'll snuggle up with the gang, but then again ...

think I'll try me buddy Josh again ...

Nearly there, but not quite. ...

Oooops! Caught me! ...

Me and Dante that is. Partners in crime, that's us! ...

Lubly chubly!!!

'Oh my, Mammy Neates, I'm a bit worried see. Is it safe to play here like?' ... 'Safe? Oh yes Queenie babes, just ask Dante and Mummy Maisie.' ...

'Woo hoo! Come on Dante, race ya.' ... 'Right behind you Maisie.' ... 'Wait for me you two.' ...

'No probs girlie, I got ya.' ... 

'Think I could get to like this. Dante man, careful mind, that looks a bit tricky out there.' ...

'Nahhhhh! It's only the sea. Come on girls, let's have a paddle.' ... 'No way, brrrrrrrrr too cold for me matey.' ...

'Hey you there, having fun then babes?' ... 'Wow! Mammy Gins, this is just the best!' ...

'Okay little girl, that's enough for your first trip to the seaside.' ... 'Right-e-o Ma, I am a bit pooped see, but that was brill, real brill!' ...

'One last piccy before we go, ahhhhh that's a nice one. Come on then, let's go and say hello to Granny and Grandpa.'

INTRODUCING OUR MAISIE GRACE ... 

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Only 5 hours after joining our clan and Maisie joins them all for a spot of breakfast.

Even our Willow couldn't resist Maisie ...

and it didn't take long before she was up on the patio joining in the fun with our Danes ...

'Hey Maisie you okay up there?' ... 'Hold on Mammy Gins, I'm concentrating see. Only I gotta think how I can get this 'ere toy before them there big dogs get it.' ...

'Don't over do it babes, you better come in and have 40 winks.' ... 'Okey-dokey, I'm on me way.' ...

'Oh my, my, my! I loves me new pals I do, I'm so excited I don't think I could sleep a wink.' ... 'Hmmmmmm! So we can see!' ...

The rest as they say is history! So, come and join in the fun we all get up to with our very own Bully-Bob, who is our Maisie Grace ... 

'Who's a pretty girl then?' ... 'Oh I say, do you mean me mammy Gins?'

'Ahhhhhhh Maisie you do smell lovely.' ... 'Oh yes, I've had a bath see and I'm all foofooed up!'

'What's this then Vienna?' ... 'This is where we get a drink, but don't you worry girlie, there is a little one down there for you.' ...

'Huh! I don't think so, I'm a big girl I am, see?'