Chowder the bulldog has never fit in with the other neighborhood canines, but he sees a chance to make friends with the animals at the local petting zoo.

Family members try various ways to cheer up their grouchy bulldog.

Even though everybody loves him as he is, Alfred, a French bulldog, finds it hard to accept his unusual looks, especially his nose.

When Charles and his friends find Lola stuck outside right before a rainstorm, they have a tough decision to make. They know the bulldog has a home, but isn't safe locked outside during the storm. Should they take the puppy with them or let her ride out the weather?

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"Simple text and photographs present an introduction to the bulldog breed, its growth from puppy to adult, and pet care information"--Provided by publisher.

Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. Lizzie finds an ad in the paper for a dog in need of a new home. Rocky is a cuddly bulldog who would prefer to sleep than to be a guard dog. But Lizzie understands that every puppy is special and Rocky would be the perfect pet for someone. All she has to do is find the right owner.

Eric is very excited about his new bulldog, Meatball, but he is disappointed when Meatball turns out to be slow and lazy and does not want to do tricks or play with him.