Retired Dogs.
Ready for Their Next Chapter.
Their breeding years may be behind them, but some of their best years are still ahead.



Retirement Is Part
of Our Commitment.
Finding the right retirement home is something Chris and I take very personally.
At Crooked Star Bulldogges, our dogs are part of our lives long before they ever become part of someone else's family. When the time comes for one of our breeding dogs to retire, our responsibility to that dog does not end.
Some remain here with us. Others may be happier in a home where they can enjoy more individual attention and settle into life as someone's companion. When we decide that a retirement home is the right choice, finding the right family matters far more to us than simply finding a home.
We know these dogs. We know their personalities, their routines, what they enjoy and the kind of environment where we believe they will be happiest. We use that knowledge to help determine whether a potential home is truly a good fit.
Retirement is not an afterthought at Crooked Star. It is part of the commitment we make to our dogs from the beginning.
These Dogs Are Still
Deeply Loved.
Retirement doesn't mean their place in the Crooked Star family ends.
One of the biggest misconceptions about retired breeding dogs is that they are no longer wanted or valued. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Many of these dogs are among the very best dogs we have ever owned. Retiring them can be emotional for us because they have been such an important part of our lives and our breeding program.
Retirement is not about a dog losing value. It is about allowing them to enjoy a different pace of life where they can receive even more one-on-one attention as cherished family companions.
Some spend their retirement curled up on the couch, traveling with their families, or simply enjoying the everyday life that comes with being someone's dog.
What We Look For
in a Retirement Home.
Every dog is different, so there is no single perfect retirement home. What matters is finding the home that fits the individual dog.
A Lifestyle That Fits
We consider the dog's personality, energy level, routines and preferences when deciding what kind of home will suit them best.
Time & Attention
Retirement should be enjoyable. We want our dogs in homes where they will be included, loved and given the individual attention they deserve.
A Lasting Home
Our goal is not simply to place a retired dog. It is to find the family and home where we believe that dog can happily spend the rest of their life.
Looking for Their
Next Chapter.
When one of our retired dogs is ready for a new home, we take the time to share who they are, what they enjoy and the kind of home where we believe they will be happiest.
Bee Bee
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Fancy
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Gee Gee
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Ling Ling
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