Meet Elphaba (aka Ellie), a quite queen looking for her happily ever after!  If you're dreaming of a peaceful, loving companion with soulful eyes and a heart full of gratitude, meet Ellie, a charming little French Bulldog who proves age is just a number. At around 9 years old and a compact 20 lbs, Ellie is the perfect lap-sized lady ready to spend her golden years wrapped in love, sunshine, and cozy naps.







Ellie recently made a big move from Texas to Minnesota, and while she's still adjusting to her new surroundings, she’s already blossoming into a loyal and affectionate sweetheart. She’s quiet as a mouse, crate trained, and fully potty trained on leash—with just a bit of gentle encouragement now and then. She walks beautifully on a leash (though sometimes her excitement gets the better of her tiny legs!) and is a dream in the car.







Though she doesn’t seek out other dogs, she’s happy to say a polite hello and gets along well with her foster’s cat. She’s got no interest in toys after the first squeak but give her a sunny spot, a warm lap, or a good petting session, and her heart is yours forever. Plus, she has an adorable little hop when she’s happy—yes, it’s as cute as it sounds.







Ellie would thrive in a calm home where she can be the center of attention or share space with respectful pets. She’s perfect for apartment living, doesn’t bark, and won’t chew your shoes—but she will clean up your crumbs.  







If you're looking for a loyal, low maintenance snuggle buddy with the spirit of a princess and the manners of a saint, Ellie is your girl!  come meet her and you'll fall in love the moment she looks up at you with those big, beautiful eyes.  






Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter’s expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home. 







Bulldogs are a member of the Brachycephalic breed and therefore have a host of health issues that may arise.  Because these dogs are new into our rescue, health issues in the future may arise that we are not aware of.  Some of these issues are allergies, eye issues, yeast infections, interdigital cysts, slipped disks in their back, breathing problems, among a host of others that can occur at any time or when seasons change. While breed experience is not required, we encourage you to thoroughly research the breed and its financial, medical, and environmental needs to be sure the breed is a good fit for you and your family.  It is estimated that the average bulldog owner spends $2,000 per year on medical needs.  








Bulldogs are one of the most expensive dogs to own, maintain, and rescue and our adoption fees reflect such expenses.  The application process for bulldogs usually moves quite quickly as they are a popular breed, so we ask that adopters do research and be prepared for adoption at the time you submit your application.  They are happy, goofy, playful characters and we are excited you are taking the first steps into rescuing one!  







This dog requires an application fee.  This fee must be paid within 24 hours or your application will be considered void.    We will not review or contact applicants that have not completed the payment portion. Bulldog Applications will be responded to within 5 business days, after receipt of the application fee.  Please understand that paying the fee does not guarantee you will be approved to adopt the bulldog. Our goal is place bulldogs in homes that are suited for their individual needs. You may be willing and able to provide a great home, but if it doesn’t meet the specific needs of the bulldog, we will not approve your application.







 







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