Adoption information
About Bruce
🐾😂 MEET BRUCE – AKA BRUTUS MAXIMUS, MR BRUCE, THE MUD MAGNET, PROFESSIONAL COUCH POTATO & SELF-APPOINTED MANAGER OF ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING! 😂🐾
Looking for a bulldog who loves adventures, water, snacks and making you laugh, but can also snooze for hours like a professional sloth? Good news! Bruce comes with BOTH settings! 🤣❤️
Meet Bruce, a 5 years and 11 months old White Bulldog weighing approximately 30kg. He's a big boy with an even bigger personality and a firm belief that the world revolves around him. And honestly? He's not entirely convinced it doesn't!
❤️ A LITTLE ABOUT OUR MR BRUCE
Bruce came into care through a private surrender and needed further veterinary treatment for a third eyelid cyst, having previously undergone cherry eye surgery. Paw Prints ensured he received the surgery he needed, and his eye has improved, although some redness remains and needs monitoring.
🏡 THE HOUSEHOLD MANAGER
Bruce is toilet trained, knows how to use a doggy door and can sit when asked. He's not crate trained, and his relationship with the doggy door is… enthusiastic!
He's occasionally pushed the door out of its frame while making an energetic exit. Clearly, the poor thing simply couldn't keep up with Brutus Maximus! 😂
As for sitting, Bruce operates on what we call Bulldog Standard Time. You make a request, he considers it, checks his schedule and decides whether it suits him.
He's not ignoring you. He's just consulting management!
💦 WATER, MUD & OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Bruce LOVES water! Puddles, paddling and muddy adventures are practically a lifestyle choice. Take him for a walk and you may need a towel, a change of clothes and possibly a pressure washer for the trip home!
He's managed walks of around 2–2.5km in cooler weather and enjoys sniffing adventures, car rides, balls and tug toys. Basically, if it involves fun, Bruce would like to be included!
😴 BUT DON'T LET HIS ENTHUSIASM FOOL YOU… BRUCE IS ALSO A PROFESSIONAL SLOTH!
One minute, he's exploring puddles and investigating the neighbourhood. The next, he's flopped onto the couch or a dog bed, snoring away like he's just finished a twelve-hour shift.
Bruce can happily spend HOURS napping and chillaxing, transforming himself into a big, snoring bulldozer who somehow takes up more room than should be physically possible.
Disturb him when he's settled into the perfect spot, and you may receive a slow blink, a dramatic sigh or absolutely no response whatsoever.
Management is currently unavailable. Please try again after his nap! 🤣❤️
Bruce enjoys a lovely balance of outdoor adventures and lazy afternoons. He'll appreciate daily walks and opportunities to explore, but he's certainly not looking for a family who wants to run a marathon with him every morning. A little adventure followed by a comfortable spot beside his favourite humans sounds much more his style!
🍗 IMPORTANT FOOD NOTE – BRUCE'S MENU!
Like quite a few Bulldogs, Bruce may do better without chicken in his diet. His future family will need to provide a suitable chicken-free diet and check the ingredients in his food and treats.
His favourites include liver treats, duck treats and Greek yoghurt. He also enjoys beef marrow bones when appropriately provided and supervised.
Don't worry, there's still plenty to keep this boy happy without chicken on the menu! 😂
🐕 DOGS, PEOPLE & THE GENERAL POPULATION
Bruce is a friendly, curious boy who enjoys meeting people and is interested in other dogs. The only small problem is that he occasionally forgets he's a solid 30kg bulldog and not a tiny butterfly floating through a meadow! 😂
He can become very excited and boisterous when greeting people or other dogs, so he'll benefit from continued positive training to help him develop calmer greetings and better lead manners.
He's enjoyed meeting dogs on walks and during playdates. Any future doggy companion will need to be carefully matched to his size, temperament and play style.
Cats haven't been formally tested, and Bruce has shown interest in cats nearby. He also watches birds and may chase them, so his suitability around cats and small animals cannot be assumed.
Bruce has happily enjoyed pats and butt scratches from children he's met at the park. However, given his size and enthusiasm, a home with older children may be more suitable, with compatibility carefully assessed.
❤️ A SOFTIE WITH A SIDE OF CHAOS
Bruce enjoys being around his people and likes to know what's happening in the household. He can become excited when visitors arrive and may struggle when the attention isn't coming his way, so patient people who reward calm behaviour will help him show off his best side.
His favourite things include:
🐾 Sniffing every interesting blade of grass.
🐾 Splashing in water and investigating muddy puddles.
🐾 Balls, tug toys and car rides.
🐾 Delicious treats and supervised beef marrow bones.
🐾 Being wherever his humans are — preferably supervising them.
🐾 Stretching out on the couch like he pays the mortgage.
And if you're doing something interesting without him? Expect a visit from management.
Unless he's asleep, of course. In which case, please allow three to five business days for a response! 😂
🏠 WHAT SORT OF HOME DOES BRUCE NEED?
Bruce needs a family who appreciates the goofy nature of a Bulldog and can provide:
Bruce isn't looking for perfection. He needs a family who understands his enthusiasm, appreciates his quirks and enjoys both his playful side and his relaxed bulldog nature.
💕 COULD BRUCE BE YOUR FOREVER BOY?
Life with Bruce will never be boring — even when he's doing absolutely nothing!
You'll have a water-loving adventure buddy, a personal neighbourhood watch officer and a bulldog who believes every visitor has arrived specifically to admire him. You'll laugh at his antics, shake your head at his stubbornness and wonder how one dog can generate so much mud.
Then, after all the excitement, you'll find him sprawled across the couch, snoring away and taking up approximately 90% of the available space.
Beneath all that bulldog bravado is a boy who deserves a loving home, a family of his own and the chance to enjoy his next chapter.
BRUCE IS READY TO TRADE HIS RESCUE STORY FOR A FOREVER STORY! ❤️🐾
If you have room for 30kg of bulldog charm, a generous helping of cheekiness, muddy adventures and a professional couch potato who takes his supervisory duties VERY seriously, Mr Bruce might just be your man!
The adoption application link is https://goo.gl/forms/PqpkCcE89ikDR2Lw1
** Please note applications will close Saturday, 24th October 2026 at 5.30pm
Medical notes
Please note
* Please only apply if you are read to adopt now
* A meet and greet is required so please ensure you have
- Your current dogs vaccinations up-to-date and have a copy of the certificate to send thru (please contact your vet asap if you don't have a copy)
- Your dog can travel to the carers location
- You are available to attend the meet and greet within the next 7 days
Bruce does have allergies with chicken
Bruce has had cherry eye surgery and also third eyelid cyst surgery
The following vet work has been completed
* third eyelid cyst surgery
* Desexed
* Up-to-date vaccinations
* Microchipped
* Wormed
* Heartwormed
Adopters are encouraged to do their own research on British Bulldogs and their health needs
Adoption details
Paw Prints Canine Rescue is a non for profit dog rescue located in Southeast Queensland.
All our dogs leave our care with full vet work (up-to-date vaccinated, microchipped, desexed, heart worm and intestinal wormed and flea treated).
Please note - They will not leave for their new homes until they are 12 weeks of age and have been desexed, micro-chipped and vaccinated up to date.
Please note - we are not a pound or have kennels - all our dogs stay in foster carers homes and therefore dogs are not able to be simply viewed - only approved applicants will meet the dogs.
Please Note: We do not hold any animals so please only apply if you are ready to adopt now
Please note - We don't take calls on adoption enquiries - an application must be completed
We can also be found at https://www.facebook.com/pawprintscanine/
Complete the following adoption enquiry link
https://goo.gl/forms/PqpkCcE89ikDR2Lw1
Once an adoption enquiry is completed our admin team will assess the application and if successful we will arrange for a meet and greet to be completed. We may also request photos of your yard for consideration of your application. Please note that we will do no more than 3 meet and greets per dog.
Approved applicants will be contacted to arrange a time for a meet & greet via email. You must bring your current dog along to the meeting if you are meeting another dog/puppy, this is to ensure they get along before commencing adoption - proof of your dogs up-to-date vaccination is required before any meet and greet is arranged.
Our adoption fee must be cleared in our bank account before any animal is available for pick up. Please note we bank with ANZ - any other bank may take 48 hours to process the monies.
Paw Prints Canine Rescue has a 10 day trial period – this basically means that if for any reason the adoption does not work out and the dog needs to be returned to us, the adoption fee minus an admin fee (minimum is $250) will be returned to the adoptees via bank transfer within 7 working days.
Please note that if an interstate adoption needs to be returned or regional adoption all transport cost with be paid by the adopter.
Please also note while this can be a very exciting time for everyone, it can also be an overwhelming time for dogs and we ask that you do try and allow your new family member to settle in their new home and adjust
INTERSTATE ADOPTIONS **
Any transport costs are to be paid by the adopting family, however we can assist you in helping with transport to airports etc.
** Please note some of our dogs are not available for interstate adoption - each bio will state if available for adoption - please check before applying.
AFTER THE TRIAL PERIOD
After the 10 day trial period is completed Paw Prints Canine will send out all relevant paperwork for your new furbaby via email including the transfer of microchip form.