1998 National Specialty Champion

Joshua's Sand Valley Sam A.K.A. "Cowboy" UCD III, the first OFA "Excellent" (AMB28E39M-T) male Bulldog in the world.  The "Cowboy strain" of American bulldog is a complete outcross to the contemporary modern American Bulldog.  Contemporary meaning, strains of Bulldogs made popular in the past 30 years by breeders such as Alan Scott, John D. Johnson, Williamson, Painter, Tate, etc.  The "Cowboy strain" is the popular choice of many breeders in America and abroad to broaden the American Bulldog gene pool.  "Cowboy" winner of Best Veteran Male at the 1998 National Specialty Show as well as an UCD III (Utility Catch Dog Highest Level) Titled Bulldog was truly a remarkable animal. I've watched this Bulldog knock a 200 lb. wild boar off his feet and drag him 20 yards before I could stop him.  Cowboy, a real Ol' Time Bulldog, literally caught over 100 wild hogs and never considered giving up on any bad boar. Another aspect that we are extremely proud of, Cowboy has produced 4 generations of certified hips, but more importantly, 4 generations of ol' fashioned Bulldogs that are willing to do modern day work, such as, show conformation, home protection, Schutzhund, French Ring, etc. 

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 a thing like this. However, God has blessed us with an outstanding son of Cowboy, "Joshua's Ol' Southern White" aka Josh.   The "Legend" continues!!!!!!!

Sincerely, 

Lemuel Miller