Macho Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uusnPKa88WA&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpvlnjAmmTo&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzB76kiy6uM&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TiziNvHjmA&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvKKTG3r22Q&NR=1

This is our favorite:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp--73tuCHI&feature=related

Cleaning Macho

Many people believe that the ancient Celts trained the bulldog to fight bears, lions, Karl Rove, Germans, and Heidi Montag. But that's ridiculous. No one can kill Heidi Montag. The truth is that bulldogs were bred to clean dishes. To the left you can see over 1000 years of ingrained behavior at work.

Intellectual Macho

Anyone who knows anything about bulldogs knows this, they are the smartest dogs in the history of K-9's. Clearly, Macho is a cut above in this regard. Last night Macho recited the entire number Pi from memory while farting the Star Spangled Banner. It is truly a beauty to behold. Its amazing enough that he knows that he's a US citizen, but its unbelievable that he knows enough of his personal history to be able to "sing" the national anthem. I mean look at this picture. How freaking smart does he look? The answer is "very."

Developing Macho

Macho is a ladies man. We are not sure who he got this from as his dad is clearly not a ladies man. Nevertheless, Macho already has several girlfriends. He expresses his affection through a semi-humping motion typically on the leg or arm. To the left you can see Macho in a lighter moment with Jane, his "steady." Don't mention to Jane's mother that she is dating a dog. Apparently she thinks Macho is too young to be dating.

Hello Trouble

Come on in.....The problem with a puppy on the mend is this: he's too "sick" to go outside for a walk or puppy class, but not sick enough to bite the ever living crap out of you. This means that when Macho's dad comes home from work, Macho lets loose about 4 hours of energy from being cooped up in his crate. This results in pain, lots of pain. Macho has put about 18 holes in his dad's feet, ankles, hands, arms, and face. In fact, at work today one of Macho's dad's colleges asked what happened to his face. To which he replied, "Macho bite." Trouble comes in many forms, but in my neighborhood it only comes in Macho.

Mending Macho

I hope everyone will be pleased that Macho appears to be on the mend. He's started eating again and continues to pee despite not drinking. His energy level is back to normal levels, which is not very good news for our suit pants and ankles. All and all we're very happy to have our little man out of the woods. Hank, however, is becoming jealous of all the attention Macho has been getting. Hank could be taking a swan dive off our roof soon.

Healing Macho

Its been a long couple of days for our man Macho. On Thursday, Macho came down with a bacterial virus that made his digestive system very unhappy. Late last night, Macho developed a case of pneumonia. This latest development is particularly troubling because he is so vulnerable and weak from the bacterial infection. Now he doesn't want to eat or drink water.

His Mom and Dad are very worried about him. But our boy is a tough little guy, and we are confident that he will pull through, but he's been through a lot in the last four days. Here's hoping that Macho is healing.

Closet Macho

The life of a dog is an easy one. Macho's life is full of chew toys, naps, long walks to the dog park, tango lessons, and civil war re-enactments. At the end of his long day, Macho likes to kick back and relax in his parent's closet. To the left you can see Macho at the end of a particularly exhausting day. Comments on my fashion sense will be met with swift justice.

Macho at the Park

Today Macho made his debut at our local dog park. If Macho is anything, he is totally stoked to meet new dogs and people. However, Macho is severly lacking in self awareness. For example, to the left you can see Macho attempting to tussle with a chow-husky mix named Dodo (agreed, unfortunate name). Macho did not seem aware of the fact that he weighs about a fifth of Dodo, nor did that fact deter him from headbutting Dodo. Within minutes Macho got about four left jabs to face sending Macho tumbling backwards. Each time Macho got back up and persisted with the headbutting move. When your legs are that short I guess that's all you can do. Afterward, Macho told me, "Its not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog." Good boy Macho.

Playing Macho

Our vet has told us that Macho has to socialize with other dogs unless we want him to be an outcast among his peers. Who knew that being a dog had such social pressures? Anyway, today Macho went to our friends Matt and Rachel's place to play with Sammy (pictured left). If Sammy humping Macho is a sign of friendship, then they got along swimmingly. Later they took naps. Despite the humping he took today, Macho seems very well adjusted. Thanks to Matt and Rachel for letting Sammy show Macho the ropes of K-9 behavior.

Macho Thanking

Macho has been fortunate to have numerous family and friends who have welcomed him to his new family by giving him chew toys. Macho would like to thank everyone who has given him a plastic mustache, squeeking mat, rope basketball, stuffed lamb, or meat filled rawhide. Macho's parents would also like to thank those same people for giving us a brief reprieve from Macho's foot/ankle chewing fetish. For real, thanks.

Happy Birthday Grandma Amy

Macho thinks you don't look a day over 39.

Cinco de Macho

Have fun Muchachos!!!!!!!

Bagging Macho

The English Bulldog's fascination with the bag dates back to Victorian England. Wealthy Brits would put their Bulldogs into their shopping bags and take them to the finest boutiques in England. In fact, the British designers of today, including Burberry, Thomas Pink, and Paul Smith, have said they draw inspiration from the Bulldog's stocky build and grace under pressure. You may be wondering, "Isn't British fashion distinguished by stripes, plaids, and big ugly ties? What does that have to do with the Bulldog?" Macho says, "Don't ask me. I know nothing of fashion. I'm here for the bag."

Chewing Macho

As anyone who has owned a puppy knows, they like to chew. A lot. Macho has been fortunate that friends and family have been generous enough to give him numerous different types of chew toys. Macho has stuffed basketballs, hard plastic balls, tennis balls, a frisbee, and a variety of heavy plastic do-dads. These do not interest Macho. His favorite chew toys are as follows:
1. Empty 12 pack of Bud Light (pictured left)
2. Plastic clothes hangar 3. Stuffed monkey head. I'm done trying to figure out what is going on inside Macho's head.

Socializing Macho

The English Bulldog, like their human English cousins, are sociable fellows. Macho is no exception. Today he made his public debut in Alamo Square. To the left you can see Macho and Laura by San Francisco's famous painted ladies. This picture was taken after hordes of lonely single women surrounded Macho with cries of, "OH MY GOD HE'S SOOOOOO CUUUUTEEEE." Macho say, "Hey sister, ever wonder why the internet dating scene isn't working out for you?"

Growing Macho

On Wednesday April 21 Macho weighed 11 pounds 9 ounces. Nine days later, on April 30, Macho weighed in at 16 pounds. Macho is growing.