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1998 National Specialty Champion December 24, 1999, while I and my family were out for
dinner, someone came on our property and poisoned Cowboy with anti-freeze.
I buried Cowboy Christmas morning. I don't understand things like this
however, God has blessed us with an outstanding son of Cowboy,
"Nat'l CH. Joshua's Ol' Southern White" aka Josh. The "Legend"
continues!!!!!!!
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Also, Cowboy is featured in the book
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good bye ol' friend
Nat'l CH.
JOSHUA'S OL' SOUTHERN WHITE
AKA "JOSH"
SchH BH, OFA Excellent, UCDIII
JOSH PASSED
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 5TH, 2008
11 GREAT YEARS!!!
HE HAD NEVER BEEN SICK A DAY IN HIS LIFE...
HE WAS INDEED THE GREATEST BULLDOG I'VE EVER HAD.
3 DIFFERENT VETS COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG...
JOSH, SIMPLY DECIDED HE WAS READY TO GO HUNT
GOLDEN "WILD BOAR" WITH SAPPHIRE EYES
IN THE HEAVENLY SWAMPS OF THE HEREAFTER.
HE ALLOWED ME TO BE THERE TO SAY GOODBYE!!!
I LOOKED HIM IN THE EYES AND TOLD'IM;
I LOVE YA, OL' BUDDY, HE LOOKED DEEP INTO MY EYES...
THEN HE WAS GONE!!!
THANKS JOSH, YOU'VE GIVEN US A LOT TO LIVE UP TO...
PAPA LEM
thanks to everyone for your kindness, calls and emails...
it means a bunch!!!
psalm 30:11-12
Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness
;To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.
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Nat'l CH. Joshua's Ol' Southern White,
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Josh
is an outstanding son of Joshua's Sand Valley Sam aka Cowboy, OFA
Excellent, and Joshua's Shunammite, OFA Good, giving him a heritage of over 80 years of nothing but "Ol' Southern White" bulldogs in his pedigree. When it comes to confirmation, it's as if Josh read the standard and requested his picture as the example. He is as correct front and back as you'll ever see. You should compare Josh's picture to John D. Johnson's foundation sire (in the section on this site "The Original Bulldog") Sand Man the Great, as you will see, Josh looks exactly like "Sandy". Perfect structure, ideal head of the ol' time bulldogs, true "Southern American Bulldog" temperament. In addition, he was protection trained by French ring trainer Bill Woody, making him one of the most complete American bulldogs in the World. At age 7 he won the NKC Nationals Best in Show and started his training in Schutzhund. Shortly he had his SchH BH title. To top things off, he like his sire, Josh is OFA Excellent. Lem Miller author of "American Bulldogs Stories, Facts and Legends" said; "Josh is the most complete bulldog I've ever seen, and the best bulldog I've ever had. On February 4th Josh left our porch where he spent most of the time guarding the house and my family. Figuring he went to the woods (we live in the country...why Josh ran loose) we searched for Josh that Monday night till our batteries in our flash lights burned out. Tuesday morning I got up early to continue the search knowing he went to the woods to die. Josh had never been sick a day in his life but in the last couple weeks at age 11 years, he stopped eating. Three different Vets could find nothing wrong...x-rays, blood work, ultra sound etc. But that Tuesday morning I found him in a beautiful ravine barely alive. I rushed him to Macon Georgia to a recommended Veterinarian specialist who after much testing, could not help Josh, as he had decided his time was up. I gave him a big hug looked him in the eyes and told him I loved him and said Thank you. Looking deep into my eyes he was then gone. 
 Josh "alert" Protection work in the demanding sport of French Ring  Josh scaling a 6 foot wall  Josh taking a bite in Schutzhund training pictured at 8 years old  Josh with "Legendary" Schutzhund trainer Gottfried Dildei |
Joshua's Shunammite...Josh's momma
AKA "Baby" OFA Good,
AMB-84G24F-T(Hips and Elbows). Baby is from Uncle Ralph's Ol' family strain of
"White English" aka Ol' Southern White Bulldogs. Uncle Ralph, 80 years
young, has raised these Ol' Southern Bulldogs all his life and his father before
him. With absolutely no contemporary strains, (contemporary being strains
developed in the past 30 years) such as Johnson, Scott, Williamson, Painter,
Tate, Etc. Baby is one of the hottest producers of hard driving,
intelligent Bulldogs in the country. Baby 85 lean pounds, is a big boned heavily
muscled bitch, that throws these characteristics in her offspring. Early
in March 97 Al Banuelos and Tom Riche famous Bulldog Schutzhund trainers from
California came to Joshua Kennels in Florida and evaluated our Bulldogs. When
they began to agitate Baby she slipped her collar and went for Al, not the
sleeve, but his face. This was the first time she had been worked in protection.
Needless to say, Al made the adjustment and fed her the sleeve. Both Al and Tom
were very impressed with her natural protection instincts and hard bite. Much
training later, Baby worked as a full-time security Bulldog on patrol with
American K-9 Guardian Security service.Folks if your looking for the bulldog that Alan Scott & John D. Johnson started
with, Baby is it. We know for a fact there have been no outcrosses of any kind
for at least 80 years. In this strain there is nothing but "Ol' Southern
Bulldogs." (now retired)
"Joshua's Shunammite"
She's all bulldog!!!!!!
Lem Miller and his beloved "Baby" pictured at 9 years old ...Baby
now deceased!!!!
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Joshua's Bailey, OFA, 100 lbs
aka Bailey is an awesome son of Nat'l CH. Joshua's
Ol' Southern White,
OFA, SchH BH, UCDIII
and Joshua's Oz, OFAp, CDIII.
Bailey is,
100 lbs. of bulldog that is athletic, a true alpha male with
comformation plus.
Solid white, with eye pigment around
both eyes he can win any specialty show.
Bailey was formerly trained by
Canine Behaviorist Richard Heinz who says;
"Bailey is a beast, a great dog
that is so quick and
powerful... it's scary. His bite work is awesome!"
Joshua Kennels originally sold Bailey (as a pup) to Bill Sawyer who, due
to
personal health reasons
has allowed
Joshua Kennels to purchase Bailey...
Bill thank you for the opportunity of placing this fine Joshua Bulldog
in the Joshua Kennels breeding program!
Bill,we are
praying for your quick recovery!!!
Bailey is available at stud to select bitches...
pictured
with Joshua Miller
Joshua's Benjamite aka "Ben" is a working son of Nat'l CH. Joshua's Ol'
Southern White,
aka "Josh", OFA Excellent, SchH BH, CDIII and White Bandit's Cora
Berith of Joshua, CDIII OFAp.
Of course Josh is the best all-around bulldog we've ever had and Cora was
probably as tuff a bulldog as we've ever seen. So you see... Ben has
intelligence, conformation, size,
agility, power, etc. This 110 lbs of bulldog has it all...plus
the temperament that made Joshua Bulldogs famous.
Ben pictured with my son...Joshua Miller
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Joshua's Shunammite II aka
"Sugar" is a granddaughter of CH. Joshua's Ol' Southern White
and the original Joshua's Shunammite aka "Baby". Named after the Shunammite woman of
the Bible that was said to be a great woman. Evidently we
think a lot of Sugar or we would never have named her after our beloved
"Baby" who has gained legendary status as one of the best
bulldogs of all times. Sugar, is extremely athletic with conformation plus. Old bulldog qualities have made her a favorite here at Joshua Kennels In addition, Sugar like her belly brother "Atze" has perfect hips proven by her OFA Excellent certification, establishing her as the 5th OFA Excellent bulldog in her pedigree. Only at Joshua Kennels!!!!!!!!!!! Special thanks to my family in Germany... White Bandit's for staying true to the Breed!!!! |
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  Sugar giving Lem some sugar!!!! |
Joshua's Oz she is really put together
aka "Baby" SchH BH, GT1
Baby, won "Best in Show" January 1, 2006
in Ocala, Florida
and was also awarded the Degree of NKC GOOD TEMPERAMENT TEST LEVEL 1
Pictured is Baby during Schutzhund training
Baby pictured with Greg Naranjo
Baby is out of Gr.CH. Ostergaard's Diablo, HD/A, Sch 1, BH, AD, ZTP and
Joshua's Sheba, HD/A, ZTP who is out of Nat'l CH. Joshua's Ol' Southern White,
OFA Excellent, CDIII, SchH BH
and Imperial Sheba Girl of Joshua, OFA Excellent, CDIII
we're proud of "Baby"
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Joshua's Zamar' aka Lolli is a line bred Joshua Bulldog that is
2nd to none!!!
Zamar' is a Foundational Hebrew word for Praise
found in the Bible meaning
"the touching of the strings in instrumental worship".
100 lbs. of Ol' Southern White ... this "Gyp"
is the real deal and absolutely,
unequivocally Praises the breeding program of Joshua Kennels. Conformation
extraordinaire,
big, strong, fast, massive bone and built better than most males this female is
in a world all by herself.
8 OFA Excellent bulldogs in her pedigree
A daughter of Atze and Dusty making her line-bred from
the "Josh, Cowboy/Shunammite" lines...
Craft's Southern Belle of Joshua
OFA Good,
Belle is an outstanding bulldog out of Joshua's Joab and Joshua's Bama's Best Cleo making Belle a granddaughter of Joshua's Sand Valley Sam.
Belle is a great stock dog who enjoys hunting wild hogs and working cattle. She also, has been in 3 conformation shows winning Best in Show in all 3.
Belle is a proven producer with 4 generations of certified hips in her pups pedigree. A beautiful red tiger striped brindle color sets off this beautiful bulldog.
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Gold Dust of Joshua Dusty, is owned by the Pastor Dale Croft and he says," Dusty is by far the best dog I've ever had. I'm having a ball going to the shows and winning." Sire: CH. Joshua's Ol' Southern White aka "Josh" OFA Excellent, UCDIII Dam: Joshua's Zipporah, OFAp Good,CDIII
Dusty pictured at 3 years wow!!! what a bulldog!!!!
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Pictured is Dusty at 1yr. and
Pastor Dale Croft winning at the ABA sanctioned "Orange Blossom Classic." October 2000
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Joshua’s Yadah, OFAp, CDIII
Joshua’s Yadah aka "Girlfriend" is a
working daughter of
Nat’l CH. Joshua’s Ol’ Southern White, OFA Excellent, SchH BH, UCDIII and
Joshua’s Oz, OFAp, CDII. Her name is a Hebrew word for "Praise" and
that is what we give in thankfulness for having this outstanding bulldog in our
breeding program. She is a proven producer of Joshua Bulldogs that carry on the
beautiful conformation and temperament that has made Joshua Kennels famous.
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Up and Coming Breeding Stock
Joshua's Halal aka "Babe"
Babe is a daughter of National CH. Joshua's Ol' Southern White and Imperial
Sheba Girl.
She is an outstanding bulldog with the qualities that made bulldogs famous. She is owned by Angelika Schubert of White Bandit's
Kennel of Germany while we at Joshua Kennels are acting agent. We are very proud of Babe.
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Shasta is an outstanding daughter of Nat'l CH. Joshua's Ol' Southern White aka
"Josh", SchH BH,
OFA Excellent, CDIII and Imperial Sheba Girl of Joshua, OFA Excellent, CDIII.
Shasta is a show winner,
with the great temperament of the Ol' Southern Whites certified OFA Good. An
outstanding working bulldog...we are looking
forward to pups out of Shasta. The Joshua Bulldog tradition continues!!!
Dixie,
a proven producer, stock dog supreme, big boned, athletic,
Conformation with great temperament sends
it all straight to her offspring.
Dixie
, 85 lbs. of real bulldog has been bred to
Nat’l CH. Joshua’s Ol’ Southern
White aka “Josh”
and produced a great litter…we hope to
do it again soon!!!!
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Joshua's Tamar is an outstanding Ol' Southern
White...farm raised, farm bred and loves farm work.
She is a proven producer, with her pups being great working dogs that make
fantastic family companions.
When you get one of her pups you will have a complete outcross to the popular
strains of today. That's right,
no Johnson or Scott in this pedigree nothing but Ol' Southern White.
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Joshua Kennels
Route 1 Box 18
Jacksonville, Georgia 31544
Lem Miller
(229) 318-9341
Please no calls after
8:00 p.m. eastern time
