I'd like to thank everyone for your
support, the kind words, and for submitting these testimonials on my
behalf, as well as on behalf of the breed, but most of all - Thanks for
taking care of and loving my babies!
- Submitted by
Paul and Otis -
I am so pleased with the choice I made in adding an American Bullnese
pup to our family. I had done much research in trying to find the
"perfect" dog to purchase. And after talking to Lisa on the
phone, the decision was made. Not ever having a puppy so young, she
answered all of my questions so I felt well prepared when he arrived in
NY. The puppy even came up with a care package of some favorite toys he
had become fond of. I strongly recommend a bullnese pup for its
wonderful temperment, and even more highly recommend Lisa as the
breeder to contact and deal with in choosing one.
-Submitted by
Scott and Mindy Nethercutt-
After our pug died this past January, we researched different breeds
and came across the bullnese. We were looking for a smaller dog that
would be a good family pet and adapt well to our other dog. Lisa was
listed on the website as a breeder and we contacted her to find more
about the litter her dog was having. Lisa ended up being the perfect
choice. She kept in contact with us throughout Cali's pregnancy and
alerted us when the puppies were born. Lisa posted pictures quickly so
we could choose our puppy, Petunia, Lisa gave us a packet of
information as well as several other items. It was like Christmas! We
would definitely recommend Lisa if you are looking for someone who is
conscientious and caring about the puppies she breeds. She well
exceeded our expectations!
- Submitted by Teresa and Briscoe of Birmingham -
I can wholeheartedly and completely recommend both the Bullnese breed
and Lisa Simmons as a breeder. After months of searching for the right
dog for our family, we were thrilled to learn about the Bullnese. With
this breed, we found what we were looking for - a fun loving dog
that sheds only moderately and adapts to our busy lifestyle! Our dog
Briscoe has such fun and sweet temperament, and has been super smart
and easy to train. Briscoe never meets a stranger and is friendly to
all. With a house full of children and a crazy schedule, his easy-going
nature, adaptability and constant love have been so appreciated!
Working with Lisa was also a joy. She really went the extra mile in
everything - from answering three million detailed questions with
patience and accuracy, to working with us when there were troubles with
flight times for the dog, to providing us with a ton of extras, to
giving us such a precious and easy addition to our family! You won't
regret working with Lisa Simmons.
- Submitted by The Greaves Family -
We found the experience of getting our puppy from Lisa Simmons to be
wonderful. She kept in touch and answered every question we had. My
family loved getting her regular e-mails and pictures. She spent
several days trying to have the best traveling situation for our
family and our puppy. Once we got our puppy it was obvious to us what
great care she had. She came on a flight with several other puppies
from across the country and none looked like they had faired as well,
and our puppy came with information and a care package. None of
the other puppies on the flight did. Lisa was so concerned she stayed
up almost all night to make sure all puppies got to their destination.
She then e-mailed up to remind us when the heartworm medication was
due. We greatly appreciate all the care and we are sure that our
puppies great personality has to do with her early care.
We would quickly recommend Lisa Simmons as breeder of Bullnese and if
we wanted a second dog we would consider getting another from Lisa.
- Submitted by Jennifer in California -
I am unbelievably happy with our Bullnese puppy. He is a very
intelligent puppy and learns very quickly. He also has a very stocky
build making him a good representative of the breed. Both of these
issues convince me that Lisa is doing an excellent job in
breeding healthy, intelligent, quality puppies. I was also very
surprised by the fact that he was partially potty trained at 8 weeks
old! Our puppy is very well tempered and playful. He is also smart and
obedient. I don't forsee any training issues. Lisa was great at keeping
us posted with the latest information and photos. I highly recommend
her as a breeder and I wouldn't hesitate to purchase another Bullnese
puppy from her.
- Submitted by Will and Robby of WA -
My wife and I were originally living in CA before we moved to WA. With
this move to a completely new area, my wife was going to be quiet a
distance from her friends and family. So after some thinking, we
decided that getting puppies would be something that would benefit us.
They would give my wife something to take care of during the day, since
she was giving up a full time job moving up here to be a stay at home
wife; also, they would kinda be a little bit of
practice in patience, since we were also considering having
children soon. Looking around on the internet for
puppies was kind of depressing actually. We were seeing puppies for
more than I paid for my first truck. That and many of the long standing
pure breeds had a laundry list of medical issues. So we decided to
research the newer hybrid breeds. We wanted dogs that would be healthy
and happy for many years. When we came upon the bullnese breed, i was
immediately done looking. It took a bit to get my wife to come around.
They had all the physical features i like about the bull dog breeds,
but in a smaller dog and minus the list major health issues. When we
contacted Lisa about litter information and price, we were both
surprised at how reasonably priced puppies were. Lisa was very
enthusiastic about the breed and provided us with plenty of information
for us to make an educated decision. We decided to purchase our male
bullnese, Russ, as soon as Lisa had a litter that was available. Lisa
kept us up to date on everything that was going on with the puppy
through emails and videos. When Russ arrived, she had also sent us some
things from back home to aide in the transition to our home. What to
me, sets a good breeder apart from a great breeder is follow up
contact. Lisa has contacted us an several occasions to ask about how
Russ is doing and the rest of our family as well. A statement that
really sums up how we feel about the process we went through getting
Russ that my wife said was that, "We didn't just buy a puppy and get a
pet. We added an irreplaceable member to our family and were adopted
into a community."
A little bit about Russ. He has been such a blessing to our family.
I've had to leave home for extended periods of time on numerous
occasions and I know that his presence kept my wife strong through
those times. When I'm not around he is a "protector" of my wife and he
is very emotionally attached to people. When some one cries, he starts
whining until they are happy. When something isn't right, Russ is ever
on the alert, sounding the alarm. haha. He is a great family dog and,
to me, everything i wanted out of a dog, and so much that i didn't know
that we needed. A bullnese really adds another member to the family.
They have all the peronality of a person, the heart of a bulldog, and
the energy of a child; all wrapped in a small furry package.
- Submitted by Arlyn -
My brother and his wife decided that they wanted a dog shortly after
they were married in 2008. My sister-n-law did a lot of research and
discovered the Bulnese breed online. She was in regular touch with Lisa
and was anxiously awaiting Ramsay's arrival. In the meantime, I had
been considering getting a dog myself, but kept wondering if it would
be too much responsibility for a single person (especially because I
thought I wanted a larger breed.) My sister-n-law informed me that
there was a lone puppy for sale from the litter that Ramsay was coming
from and that I should check her out. I immediately fell in love and
contacted Lisa.
Ramsay and Phoebe arrived on the same flight on a freezing cold day in
February of 2009; they were 9 weeks old. Phoebe has been my constant
companion ever since. She is much smaller than her brother (she is 19
pounds, he is 24), has a slightly longer muzzle and longer fur,
loves to take walks with me (2.5 miles/day), loves the snow and the
beach, loves children and other animals, rides well in the car, and
requires very little maintanance overall. I exposed her to many
different animals and people when she was just a puppy so she would
learn quickly to like children and animals. For me, it was definitely
the smart decision to go with the American Bulnese. Phoebe was easy to
train and has become incredibly loyal to me. She loves to sit on my
lap; they are definitely lap dogs. Phoebe does shed quite a bit, but
that is the only "complaint" I would have, if you could consider that a
complaint since many dogs shed. She is anxious around strange people,
but calms down if the person is receptive and friendly to her.
I've found that cheese is a remarkable training tool.
I can tell that Lisa is a very responsible and caring breeder. Not only
were the dogs sent with love (and instructive, loving care packages as
well), but she has kept in regular touch through email and facebook to
see how the dogs are doing. I would definitely buy another dog from
Lisa.
People stop me ALL THE TIME to ask what kind of dog Phoebe
is because she is so unique looking. Most people mistake her for a pug,
but I'm quick to correct them. All my friends have fallen in love with
her, and I would buy another one in a heartbeat.
- Submitted by The Bottchers of Massachusetts -
When we had decided to start looking for a dog to add to our family, I
had spent months researching different breeds of dogs. I finally
stumbled upon the American Bullnese. From the basic information and
pictures I had found, this breed looked like it could possibly be the
breed I was searching for. However, I still had some questions. So,
after searching for breeders of American Bullnese dogs, I randomly
selected Lisa as the breeder that I would pose my questions to (and boy
am I glad I did!). I had to make sure that this specific breed of dog
would fit into our family and our lifestyle. With each e-mail I sent I
received a prompt answer which addressed each of my questions
thoroughly and with examples from her previous experiences. As our
e-mail conversations progressed, I became more positive that this
breed was for us and that Lisa was the breeder that we would use.
Luckily, Lisa had a litter available when our e-mail conversations
began. The prices were very reasonable and we were kept updated with
pictures and information on our chosen puppies often. Each of her
puppies comes home with a care package-which included a favorite toy
and a small blanket.
We couldn't be happier with Ramsay, our American Bullnese, or with Lisa
and her breeding program. I know that we have found the breed of dog
for us and the breeder for that matter. I highly recommend Lisa
Simmons' breeding program if you are looking for a "dog-on-cute, little
big dog". I can assure you that you will not regret it!
- Submitted by Jody -
Never did I think I would purchase a puppy across the internet but
having seen the joy my son and daughter-n-law received from their 2
bullneses I knew that's what I would have to do if I wanted to find
one. It was the timing of the puppy delivery and a stroke of good
fortune that led me to the Luvabullnese website in 2008. Frango, our
first puppy, is like the first baby that is perfect and spoils you for
all the rest. She is and always has been affectionate,
easy-going, attentive, obedient, gentle with toys and everything else,
protective of babies and sensitive to your feelings. She has never had
her own agenda and is up for anything at anytime. She wakes up in the
morning, bounces off the bed and runs to get a ball to throw at me for
an early game of catch/fetch before I get out of bed!
We have had such a wonderful time with Frango that we wanted to adopt a
sibling from Frango's parents' next litter for company for Frango while
home alone much of the day. Thus, along came Rosco! Lisa, you know your
puppies! Everything you told us about Frango was right on target, from
anticipated size to the anticipated temperament. "Mellow and sweet"
come to mind as the most telling of your descriptors. Well, you were
also on the money with Rosco! You said that, though he was the runt of
the litter, actually the smallest pup you had seen up to that time,
that he could hold his own with his siblings and seemed just as happy
playing by himself as with the others.
It's so interesting to see how this has panned out over the last 6
months. Actually he's no longer a "runt". He weighs in at 20 pounds,
compared to Frango's 21+. He is 10+ inches at his shoulders, compared
to Frango's 9 1/2. He's very independent minded and likes to go off by
himself when he can, even if it's just to the other side of the room.
He loves to be cuddled when he comes looking for hugs but if you're
looking for a hug he might run away. He and Frango play together with
great gusto, then crash to rest for the next round. They're so sweet
together at the end of the day. They lick each other's faces and ears
before bedtime, but only then. Rosco loves to play with all of his toys
and tug-of-war with Frango sounds rather serious but they love it. He's
very sociable when his cousins come around (there are 6 other dogs in
the family, including 2 Bullnese and 2 pugs) as he wants to be part of
the action! Howeverk he's not as fast or agile as Frango. He's also
slower on the stairs.
Just like with kids, it's hard to believe these 2 had the same
parents. They're both precious in different ways and still they get
along well and keep each other company. And they're developing
mutual respect for boundaries and temperament. Not may people seem to
be aware of this breed but we've been stopped so many times on walks
and at the bark park with inquiries about the breed. We love to share
stories about our pups and also about where they came from. Lisa, I
don't think there's another breeder out there as knowledgable and
passionate about their puppies as you are. You helped us immensely
through a difficult time in selecting our puppies from such a distance
and you've been there every step of the way since then. Amazing! We're
quite fortunate and thankful for you and all that you do.
 
- Submitted by Mary Adams of New London, Ct -
I bought my second and third Bullnese from Lisa Simmons and her family
at Luvabullnese. They were sisters and were purchased as a pair.
Because I was already a Bullnese owner and a fan of the breed my main
objective was really finding a good reputable breeder. When I purchased
my first Bullnese Lisa hadn't formed her breeding program quite yet so
I was at the mercy of just taking what I could get from whom I could
get it from. I was delighted when I found Lisa and discovered that she
was far more than just a Bullnese breeder who was in the business of
breeding puppies for monetary gain, In fact, she couldn't be more
opposite. I had regular updates which included beautiful pictures. I
also received a cute care package for my girls which was packed with
all sorts of goodies to help them in their transition. I was fortunate
enough to actually see the grounds of Luvabullnese, and I have to
say, I was quite impressed. Lisa, with the help of her wonderful
husband and son, have created an almost, little nursery for puppies
waiting to find their forever families. It was very clean, her puppies
were never dirty and the facility itself was set up very nicely. They
have segregated areas for play and socialization as well as feeding and
sleeping. After finally bringing my girls home and let them say
goodbye to their mamma Mako I continued to correspond with Lisa. She is
still very interested in my girls. I still send her updates and
pictures, which I love to see posted on the Luvabullnese website. Lisa
is a fabulous breeder and a very warm and caring animal lover. She is
an honest and trust worthy person. She is a member of the ABA circle of
friends and can always be seen involved with anything Bullnese. I think
that this shows her love and devotion to the breed. I would absolutely
recommend Lisa to anybody looking into purchasing a Bullnese. At
Luvabullnese you are sure to find healthy, breed standard, original
American Bullnese, who more than anything are loved by the ones who
make them. Thanks Lisa, for all that you've done and all that you
continue to do. You are an asset to American Bullnese lovers and to the
American Bullnese Association as a whole. Congratulations to you and
your family for all the wonderful puppies you've bred and placed
with their new families. Keep up the good work because we need you!
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