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Bulldogs aren't the most active breed there is. They're not sporting dogs, and you won't need a huge backyard for a bulldog to run and play in. They make great apartment pets because they love loafing around just like you do.

Maybe that's why it seems like bulldogs take just a little bit longer to figure out this whole walking thing. It sure is cute to watch them try. Don't give up, little guy.

Squeak!

"Hey, Lucky."
"What's up, Scrambles?"
"Why are you always sitting in boxes? You cats are weird."
"Are you kidding me? Sitting in boxes is the best!"
"I wanna try. How do I do it?"
"Well basically, if you find a box, get in it, and there you are."
"That's it?"
"That's it."
"Do you think a bulldog like me can do it?"
"I don't see why not."
"What if I find a box and it's to small to fit me?"
"Oh, man. Then you hit the jackpot. The only thing better than sitting in a box is sitting in a box that's too small for you!"
"OK, I'm gonna go try it!"

One doesn't necessarily think of the bulldog as the world's most active or agile of dog breeds. Generally speaking we love bulldogs for sitting on the couch in the apartment living room and basking in the blue glow of the TV, or cuddled up with us for a nap and another in an ongoing series of snoring competitions.

But Kimbo isn't that kind of bulldog. In this video, he transcends breed expectations to take on an epic bulldog quest. He's willing and surprisingly able to navigate Finca Bellavista's jungle terrain in order to get to his favorite treehouse hangout spot. And the way he zips past Bronski Beat and the Bee Gees to soundtrack his adventure with Stevie Wonder and "Sir Duke"? This is our kind of pooch.

Michael Bay take note: you can achieve compelling action with a shoestring budget and zero explosions.

You take your dog for walks every day, but how often does the pooch have a new encounter or unique experience? It probably sees mostly other humans walking their other dogs, maybe a couple of joggers, maybe a couple of squirrels and whatnot. Pretty boring, even for a dog.

So it's no wonder this French bulldog goes completely mental when it mets a police horse on Wall Street. You'd probably be impressed to if you'd never seen (or smelled) a horse before and stumbled upon one during your morning walk. The dog is literally doing flips out of excitement! And the horse seems to be taking it all in stride trot. Wait for the moment when they touch muzzles and enjoy the rush of endorphins your brain gives you.

Readers, tell us about a new encounter your dog has had during a routine walk.

We don't tend to laugh at pugs or French bulldogs who snore, because we understand that the countless years of selective breeding that ingrained those breathing problems in the breeds are a lot sadder than they are funny. However, an infant doesn't understand those concepts, so it's free to laugh at a snoring French bulldog as long as it wants. Because, OK, snoring is pretty funny.

One of the first rules of dog adoption is to choose a breed that fits your personality and lifestyle, i.e. don't adopt an active sporting breed if you live in a tiny apartment and hate to go for walks. Based on this advice, we hope the household in this video contains two people of very disparate types, one calm and relaxed, one super energetic!

Don't get us wrong; we love the big dog/little dog dynamic. This is just like a real-life version of those old Spike the Bulldog and Chester the Terrier 'Looney Tunes' cartoons. "Hey, Spike! Whatta ya wanna do today, Spike?! Huh, Spike?! Whatta ya wanna do today, Spike?!"

Happy Humpday, Paw Nation. How's your week been so far? Kind of a drag? We know the feeling. So does Spencer the bulldog. He's even less interested in getting up and going for a walk than you were in getting out of bed and driving to work this morning. Who could blame him? That bed looks pretty comfortable. And while Spencer might not have to go and sit in an office all day, he does suffer a ruder awakening than you do. As much as you might hate to be annoyed awake every morning, at least there isn't some Russian guy teasing you and pulling on your legs when all you want is 10 more minutes to snooze.

Remember in the mid-to-late '90s when everything was "extreme?" The X Games gripped the attentions of the country's boys and young men, giving us a thirst for all things intense, which we quenched without actually risking profound damage to our bodies by using products like deodorant and toothpaste that had the word "extreme"--or even better, "Xtreme"--on their labels.

But that wasn't extreme. You know what's extreme? A bulldog who surfs, sandboards, snowboards, and skateboards. You know what you don't do? Even a single one of those things, probably. I definitely don't. When I was 9, I got on my friend's skateboard, wobbling and falling on my butt almost instantly. That was the last time I dabbled in extreme sports. I didn't and don't even have the coordination or physical talent of a bulldog, one of the clumsiest looking and purportedly laziest breeds of dogs around. But dang if this pooch doesn't have a thing or two to say about those stereotypes.

Former Spice Girl and current famous-for-being-famous person Victoria Beckham went nanners on Twitter Sunday due to a very special new addition to the Beckham family: a new puppy! The dog's name is Scarlet and she's a French bulldog, according to Beckham's tweets. "David loves little Scarlet!!!!she is so cute!!!!!!x," tweeted Beckham, referring to her husband, internationally celebrated soccer player, David Beckham. Scarlet should make good company for the Beckhams' other pet, English bulldog Coco. Both dogs can be seen in the photo above, included with Beckham's enthusiastic tweets.

Have you stuck to your New Year's resolution? It seems like everybody this side of Timbuktu has given up on shedding those pesky pounds.

But not Hercules the bulldog! Stocky he may be, but when it's time to hit the gym for some extreme cardio, the little porker jumps on the treadmill without hesitation. (Not that we recommend you putting your pooch on a human treadmill. A dog treadmill is another matter.)

Well, at least we know someone's getting winks in the local dog park.



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You'd have to ask a bulldog owner if the sound of his snoring, four-footed friend is considered cute, calming or catastrophic. Because, believe us, those smushy-faced babies can make a lot of noise once they enter R.E.M. sleep.

Then again, here are two snoring bulldogs who, in tandem, basically require hugs. They're just that cute.

Name: Lola

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Age: 6 months

Dog Breed: Beabull (Beagle/bulldog mix)

Favorite Toy: An old oven mitt.

Favorite Treat: Bananas.

Likes: Stuffed animals, the dog park, tug-of-war, playing with big dogs.

Dislikes: Ironing boards, suitcases, the vacuum cleaner.

Weird Quirk: She always wants to lick your toes and legs dry after a shower!

Fun Fact: She loves watching the Discovery Channel.

Congratulations to our submitter, causticchick. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool!

Names: Ricky and Jasper

Location: Illinois

Age: 1

Dog Breed : English Bulldog

Favorite Toy: Stuffed monkey, balls, anything that squeaks, and each other.

Favorite Treat: Milk-Bone dog treats.

Likes: They love cuddling on the couch, going for car rides, going to the park, attending parades, and posing for the camera.

Dislikes: None. They're pretty happy-go-lucky!

Weird Quirks: Ricky loves to sleep half sitting up, with his head resting on someone or something.

Congratulations to our submitter, Snowy4052002. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool!

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Name: Chief

Age: 4 (8 weeks in photo)

Breed: English Bulldog

Favorite Toy: Any one of his owner's daughter's stuffed animals that he can get a hold of.

Favorite Treat: Nylabone Healthy Edibles

Likes: Belly rubs, short walks, catching snacks tossed up into the air.

Dislikes: Vacuum cleaners and weed eaters are his mortal enemies and must be attacked.

Weird Quirks: He doesn't chase cats, but will go bonkers if he spots a mouse.

Fun Fact: Chief would choose a head rub or belly rub over a treat any day, paws down!

Congratulations to our submitter, Tracy Highnote. If you'd like to submit your pet to Cute Pet of the Day, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool!

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Names: Hustle and Flow

Location: Vancouver, B.C.

Ages: 3

Breeds: English Bulldog

Favorite Treats: Hustle likes to eat anything that falls on the floor, and Flow likes ice cubs.

Favorite Toy: A neon green squeaky bone is Hustle's favorite. Flow likes to play with anything Hustle is already playing with.

Likes: Hustle enjoys rolling on wet grass and lying in front of the fireplace. Flow likes watching TV and chasing moths or butterflies.

Dislikes: Hustle hates music videos with a lot of bass, and Flow is bothered by large suitcases and garbage trucks.

Congratulations to our submitter, AppleMackenzie. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool!

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