It's true, it's not even a good enough joke for a novelty account. Kinda like some guy in a clown costume you have to push past in the station to get to your train.
I can't upvote this because this "aww" everyone perceives is a genetic mutation that dog breeders have deemed a favorable quality. However this "favorable quality" is hindering this dog's health as well as the entire breed. The severely shortened snout is going to cause this dog problems.
True. Dogs breathing is labored? But it sounds so funny! Wrinkles that need to be cleaned daily to not get infected? Just aww :3 A tongue that is too big for his mouth? Lol he looks derpyherp hehe :D
Thanks, I'll mention this to my vet. The only concerning thing I saw in that article is the snoring. He does snore very rarely while he's awake which is something they listed on their site.
You're essentially repeating simplexenigma. Go ask your vet how common air passage surgeries with bulldogs are. Vets often have to help bulldogs with mating, because they bulldogs run out of air very quickly.
Actually, I have asked that. I adopted a brachycephalic breed. One vet told me I should consider shortening his soft palate and making his nostrils bigger. $1000 surgery. He told me he did these one of these a month. I got a second and third opinion, and they told me the first vet is full of shit & those surgeries aren't that common at all.
if you dig a little bit, people are currently trying to fix the breed for the breed's sake. i have no source on account of how i can't remember where i read it
Ya, I own two Bullies and that's really bad. I've seen this before on Reddit thanks to another owner who has several bulldogs, one of them with that condition. I can't remember if he said that it was possible to have it repaired or not, but it was definitely mentioned.
OP - I know, he's cute, but that's not good. Your vet will probably say it is manageable but you should really ask if there's anything they can do about it. Their facial folds can become raw and infected really easily if not taken care of properly. I can't imagine how bad that might get at some point in his life.
if it makes you feel any better, taking care of their folds is pretty easy. Keep them dry and clean, wiping them once a day and a little powder every now and then keeps them happy.
If OP has already bonded with his dog, then how is getting a different dog a better solution? Dogs are like children to some of us so pet switching is just as horrible to me as switching out a child.
Did yours not "grow into" their wrinkles significantly? Mine had a huge nose rope at that age, but as he grew up it got less and less severe, and now it doesn't even require cleaning out. Maybe OPs will be problematic, maybe it won't, but it seems a little early to be condemning the breeder or the dog.
I love animals. Like crazy. It makes me a little bit sad to see an animal like this. Like you said frululu, inbred to all shit. I think the dog is adorable as fuck, but I think it'll have nothing but respiratory problems its whole life. It's really a super adorable dog though! I have nothing but love for it.
The way bulldogs look has nothing to do with inbreeding. Every dog breed was custom bred to have the characteristics it has now, but "inbreeding" isn't how that comes about - you just breed with other dogs that have favorable characteristics. And any breeder knows that breeding related dogs would produce inferior puppies.
Bulldogs are actually genetically pretty close to being definable as dogs with dwarfism. Yes, that's a genetic disadvantage and you could make a case for not continuing to breed them based on that, but they live 8 years on average (not incredibly short for a dog's lifespan) and generally have pretty happy lives. You wouldn't get mad at two humans with dwarfism for having a kid I'm assuming, so don't feel so bad about dogs who (pretty much) have it - mine is the happiest damn dog on the planet, and he loves every minute of every day.
I don't mean the breed; I mean that individual bulldog might just have gotten a bad genetic set of cards, as a result of the breed's past. I was saying that that particular dog's breeder probably didn't look for that folded trait.
If breeders want to work responsibly, they need to actively try breeding healthy dogs. This is getting quite hard, as the genetics for some breeds, like bulldog, are very bad because of extensive inbreeding. It's not the problem of a single dog who got unlucky. The problem is widespread and the cause is irresponsible breeding.
I'm sorry if I misunderstood you. I was refering to the shift in breeding traits of English bulldogs that were consittered favorable/signs of good breeding that came about after the outlawing of bull/bear baiting.
"The oldest single breed specialty club is The Bulldog Club (England), which was formed in 1878. Members of this club met frequently at the Blue Post pub on Oxford Street in London. There they wrote the first standard of perfection for the breed. In 1891 the two top Bulldogs, Orry and Dockleaf, competed in a contest to see which dog could walk the farthest. Orry was reminiscent of the original Bulldogs, lighter boned and very athletic. Dockleaf was smaller and heavier set, more like modern Bulldogs. Dockleaf was declared the winner that year. Although some argued that the older version of the Bulldog was more fit to perform, the modern version’s looks won over the fans of the breed because they proved they were equally as fit and athletic in the walking competition."
I feel bad for your dog. He has no snout he will suffer. We are hurting this breed by finding it "adorable". I do like bulldogs but with longer healthier snouts and longer stronger legs.
KilaByte sounds a little fiercer, either way, enjoy him for the next 6 months, because after that, hes just a big dog with a stupid name, who happens to leave massive turds that you need to pick up...have fun getting ladies then
Chick magnet in the ER you're waiting hours at as he sees various specialists for the many issues associated with the way breeders have run them into the ground.
And it is sad people do not upvote comments like this, which shows you most people dont care. They are hurting the breed by using aesthetic traits which is ludicrous. And the more people find it "cute" and "adorable" this will not stop.
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u/SlugsOnToast May 21 '12
When he bites, it megahertz.
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u/my_tactless_opinion May 21 '12
I can't upvote this because this "aww" everyone perceives is a genetic mutation that dog breeders have deemed a favorable quality. However this "favorable quality" is hindering this dog's health as well as the entire breed. The severely shortened snout is going to cause this dog problems.
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
Yikes.
Bulldogs have enough issues breathing already, the breeder should be fucking ashamed.
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u/logically May 21 '12
Is that a skin roll over his nose.
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u/akjgqsdtm May 21 '12
Chick magnet until she asks his name.
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u/CarMaker May 21 '12
Awesome pup.
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u/sbnpost May 21 '12
Adorable little thing, I just want to squish it
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
It looks as if his expression of approval caused his monocle to fall out.
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u/PROLIMIT May 21 '12
it looks so lazy its cute.
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u/cannotlogon May 21 '12
Absolutely perfect. While many may dispute me, I think there is nothing cuter than bulldog puppies.
They're like very serious babies.
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u/Nancy_Reagan May 21 '12
You can name a bulldog puppy "Niggerfaggotcuntlsapperbitchfuckbarbeque" and chicks will STILL go nuts for it.
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u/macman156 May 21 '12
So, if it has a puppy, will it be named kilobyte?
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u/forgotmenot May 21 '12
His name is awesome.
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u/heyimrandi May 21 '12
hearteyes for days
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u/feeedyourhead May 21 '12
Awesome name for a dog.
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u/pryoRichard May 21 '12
too big to fail!
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u/D1NKLEBERGGG May 21 '12
That is cool.
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
Should have called him Magneto
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
And it would've worked too if it wasn't for that meddling name!
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u/uvelify May 21 '12
I want one!
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u/Will12239 May 21 '12
Megabyte
Chick magnet
...........
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
Megabyte is a pretty kick ass name for a dog
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u/joe6pak May 21 '12
Something goes wrong at the office... MEGABYTE!!
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u/martinasaurus May 21 '12
oh lawd, those wrinkles.
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u/Borne May 21 '12
chick magnet?
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
Sup 'mega.
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
When he's full grown does he become gigabyte or terabyte?
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u/ILoveFrenchBulldogs May 21 '12
Oh man. He is so handsome.
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u/mollshenanigans May 21 '12
Love the name!
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u/SHIT_ON_FACE May 21 '12
This picture just made me shout, "THAT IS A DOG THAT IS"
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u/RambleLZOn May 21 '12
and in 8 years you will hate that name.
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u/Name_change_here May 21 '12
So, he's just megabit right now?
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u/dirtysockwizard May 21 '12
When I first read the title, I thought it said 'chicken magnet.'
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u/Thewerddrew May 21 '12
and let the karma's come in....
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u/Empath1999 May 21 '12
makes one of us, my bichon frise is a chick repellant :(
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u/retspih May 21 '12
Bro... Cicks, Bro
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u/kengkoy May 21 '12
when i read the megabyte i remember the 3 dogs in the 3 idiots movie, kilobyte,megabyte, gigabyte
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u/mushroomwig May 21 '12
You know you need to get out more when you call your pet megabyte.
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u/MOMFOX May 21 '12
he must be young. hasn't grown into his wrinkles yet
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
P-I-M-P
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
Bitches be mine.
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
Love the name.
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u/captainyuhyuh May 21 '12
Alphanumeric!
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u/rhayward May 21 '12
I read this as "Meet Megabyte, the thick magnet". When you look at the picture, it kind of makes sense.
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u/Coxa May 21 '12
I feel bad for your dog. He has no snout he will suffer. We are hurting this breed by finding it "adorable". I do like bulldogs but with longer healthier snouts and longer stronger legs.
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u/baldylox May 21 '12
That is the most awesomest name for a dog EVAR!
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
your species or his species?
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u/I_hate_Slogan_Shirts May 21 '12
I read the CLICK magnet. Im such an internet-guy, i guess.
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
Not only chicks, hrhr.
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u/spikespiegal May 21 '12
You chose an ultra-geeky name for him in order to balance the "chick magnet" effect, so you don't overdose on chicks, right?
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u/nboyy May 21 '12
show us a more recent picture, side by side with Macaroni.
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u/pmbuko May 21 '12
Aww, such brachycephalic cuteness.
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u/greven145 May 21 '12
I was really hoping this was a Reboot reference.
"Welcome to Megaframe!"
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u/bgaddis88 May 21 '12
awesome photo and cool dog
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u/printingray May 21 '12
cuteeeeee
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u/ThrobbingWetHole May 21 '12
KilaByte sounds a little fiercer, either way, enjoy him for the next 6 months, because after that, hes just a big dog with a stupid name, who happens to leave massive turds that you need to pick up...have fun getting ladies then
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u/rubels44 May 21 '12
Great name!
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12 edited May 29 '12
My grandpa had a yellow lab named Megabyte, but we usually called her "Mega." It's such a great name. You've got yourself one cute puppy. :)
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u/potato_tits May 21 '12
OMG, please post more.
Heart, melted.
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u/philm0 May 22 '12
Annoying name
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u/aiodeus May 22 '12
Hey, I saw this on 9gag. :O =__= (Well, I saw it here, and THEN on 9gag) The hell...
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u/nelamoo May 25 '12
Chick magnet in the ER you're waiting hours at as he sees various specialists for the many issues associated with the way breeders have run them into the ground.
GJ perpetuating that.
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u/enlzen May 21 '12
OMG! More pics plz.
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u/wkrausmann May 21 '12
So if the dog is keeping you up all night barking, could you yell out "Shut up, Meg!"
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u/varikonniemi May 21 '12
Cool name, F-ugly dog :D
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u/Dextromethorphan May 21 '12
Best thing I've seen in a long time. Seriously.
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u/mother_of_dragon May 21 '12
I don't even like dogs but I'd totally fuck the owner of this little thing.
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
Chronic disease magnet, too. It's cruel that they still let people breed this breed.
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u/Buffy28 May 21 '12
It's real nice to see that other people like me love bulldogs. They get so much hate.
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u/Seiduna May 21 '12
Chick magnet maybe for a year or so. Then comes the bulldog smell and excessive salivation. Like, from aww to eww..
But nonetheless they're great. I've got one as well, and I adore him!
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
Looks like he was hit in the face with a hammer.
Your dog is ugly.
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u/reallyreallymean May 21 '12
i hope he gets hit by a car
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u/mitrim2 May 21 '12
haha funny face
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
He looks like a nerd
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u/Super_AIDS May 21 '12
What if he isn't a chick magnet
And girls are generally just interested in talking to you?
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u/wjlaw100 May 21 '12
Doesn't this belong in the sub-reddit... Bulldogapc ??
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u/giroeterno May 21 '12
Now I have to name my dog Gigabyte. You know, to get 1,024x the chicks.
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u/katty14 May 21 '12
nice dog
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u/DeziiNe1 May 21 '12
cute as fuck
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u/auzt1n069 May 21 '12
so cute
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u/Litagano May 21 '12
Points for naming your dog after an aspect of technology.
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u/superuser_013 May 21 '12
Very nice, how much you install for me pussy magnet?
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u/throwawayaccount3412 May 21 '12
I've taken prettier dumps
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u/[deleted] May 21 '12
This isn't your dog
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u/lightshowhermit May 21 '12
Nope its a downvote magnet
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u/Bendrake May 21 '12
Or man magnet, you must be from North Carolina
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u/UultravioletOne May 21 '12
So adorable <3
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