Hello there,this is a new community us, we are new Bulldog parents! We have three young children. We got "Chomper" from a respactable breeder here in El Paso who has remained in close contact with us and checks up on his status. He is now six months old and a respectable 49.5lbs... not all fat either! Today we went to the local Animal Shelter, while we were there I noticed a brindled Bullie girl in one of the open pens. On an impulse I adopted her on the spot. The concern I have is that when I asked to see her she was very skittish. She tollerated the children well, as long as they were gentle and slow, and the Shelter employee was able to handle her well, looking at her teeth and face. He estimates her age at three years. The whole time she was trembling and very submissive... I would say terrified. I dont know if it was just the environment that was scaring her or if she was abused. I am going back tomorrow to spend time with her and see if I can get her used to me . Any tips? Thanks