Gemstone Bulldogges of the Midwest

11/23/2025

Happy Sunday! ☺️✨💜🩵♥️🐾
The interior designer in me thought it would be really nice to put this flooring down in the puppy area.... And don't get me wrong. It does look pretty. However, it looks so busy with all of the puppies and the puppy activities. . . Kind of almost makes me stir crazy. What do you think???

A family traveled to visit us yesterday. They really fell in love with Harley Quinn but it's just not the right timing for them. (This is something that I love to see and hear because it just shows me the true respect they have for the dog knowing that they don't have time to do all the puppy things because they're in the middle of a remodel. So she wouldn't just be an impulse purchase because they just fell)
So they're going to go with a puppy from a future litter.... I have a few other families interested in her pending deposit and a visit.
We take the adoption process very seriously here. That is why we call it an adoption, not a sale... You get to know me as a person as a breeder. I get to know your family and you because getting a puppy is a lifelong commitment and it needs to be just that.

I hope everyone has a blessed day, as always, take time to breathe and enjoy every moment and count your blessings. And be kind- spread kindness. 🩷✨🐾🩷✨🐾

11/23/2025

Curious about the temperament of an Olde English Bulldog... Here's our two next momma's. This is what bedtime looks like at our house 💜💜💜💜

11/23/2025

11/22/2025

Every breeder knows this moment, that little buzz on your phone a few days after a puppy goes home.

The message starts sweet, “we love him, but…”

And you already know what’s coming next. But he barks. But he nips. But he cries at night. But he’s just “a lot.”

And it breaks your heart a little every time, because what they’re describing isn’t a “problem.”

It’s a puppy.

A baby learning the world outside of their mom and littermates. They’re confused, overstimulated, excited, and scared…sometimes all at once. And that’s normal.

But people today want easy.

People want the version they see online…the one that sits calmly, never chews a shoe, and somehow knows “sit” by eight weeks.

They forget that behind every well-mannered dog is someone who put in the work, the patience, the boundaries, the grace.

People want the love without the learning curve.

Even the most beautifully raised puppies don’t come pre-programmed. They come ready to grow with you. To learn your rhythms, your tone, your energy. They don’t need perfection, they need patience.

Some people confuse an easy puppy with a good one. But the truth is, every puppy is good they’re just new. And new things are messy before they’re magical.

As breeders, we see it all. We comfort the ones who come back scared, unsure, wondering what they did wrong. We remind them softly, “you didn’t do anything wrong, baby.” Because it’s never their fault that someone wasn’t ready for the hard parts that make the best parts possible.

Raising a puppy isn’t instant. It’s sleepless nights, puddles on the floor, little teeth on fingers, and the sweetest bond you’ll ever build.

A puppy isn’t a project, or a phase, or something to “try.” It’s a commitment. A piece of your heart on four legs. If you’re not ready for the messy parts of puppyhood, that’s okay. Just wait until you can give your whole heart.

Because these little souls deserve nothing less. 💞

Shared from another breeder
Like I literally wrote this myself. Our best friends deserve some grace. We all have bad days and good days.

11/21/2025

TGIF from the sweetest bulldog puppies.
bigger space today. more textures, sounds, flavors & activities!

11/21/2025

Harley Quinn 🩷 hungry as a hippo 🤩💓🐾

11/21/2025

Joker is such a cool dude. Reminds me of a Dairy Queen Oreo blizzard 🥶♥️🐾

11/21/2025

Please wait to spay or neuter until your dog is at least 2 years old. Growth hormones are more important than you think!
It Makes a Difference!

In this study, researchers looked at whether the age at which dogs were spayed or neutered, meaning how long they were exposed to their natural s*x hormones, affected how healthy they were in old age. They studied a group of long-lived pet dogs to learn what helps dogs live longer, healthier lives. Dogs with the fewest age-related health problems were considered the most “robust.”

The results showed that both male and female dogs who kept their hormones longer (i.e., were spayed or neutered later) were 3 to 10 times more likely to be healthy in old age compared to those altered earlier. Once hormone exposure and age were taken into account, there was no difference in old-age health between males and females.

This study highlights how important s*x hormones may be for staying healthy later in life and shows that early-life decisions—like when to spay or neuter—can have long-term effects on health.

11/21/2025

Just love updates. They're so fun... Poor girl is teething hard. I can just see her tongue hanging out with all the missing teeth 🤣🤣😍😍

11/21/2025

Oh my goodness. Belladonna fell asleep during the live video. She's soooooo sweet 😍😍😍😍

11/20/2025

✨✨What Sets Us Apart✨✨
Gemstone Bulldogges is more than just a program, it’s a lifelong journey.
A true obsession with dogs and puppies my entire life, I turned this calling into a full-time mission in 2020.
We operate with a modern thinking, ethical approach: guardian-home raised dogs, a no-visit policy until 4 weeks to protect mom and pups, and an exclusive customer training program that gives your puppy everything it will need, along with user friendly communication sent along the way about your new adoption you can view on your time. We value connection, not chaos. Our system allows us to stay hands-on where it matters most: raising the best puppies we can.
We have one female available and have 3 litters planned for 2026.
🩷 Your breeder and friend
Alli Boumeester
Pictured here is Machine Gun Kelly aka Gunner a 4 month old puppy from our Gangster litter in July
https://gemstonebulldogs.com/