State your name, your kennel, and where your kennel is located.
My name is Aldwyn Jo’el Marrow-Bey. I am a member of Duval Bullies out of Rhode Island. My Kennel Partners are: Tone, Prie and Cristine Roldan, Marco Garcia, Toni Thomas, Jerome Toolin, Nick DeNoncour, Elias Foster, Larry Wilson, Jobe Christian Jr, Kelvin and Eugena Marshall, Rafael Roldao, Carlos Payton, Caleb Pickron and Douglas Blanco. We are located in various locations in and out of the country.
What type of dogs do you breed, and what inspired you to get involved with that particular breed?
I breed and show American Bullies (Pockets & Standards). I fell in love with the breed when attending my first ABKC dog show in Rhode Island.
In your opinion, what are the characteristics of a responsible dog breeder?
My opinion of a responsible breeder is one who insures that their animals are in proper health, both mentally and physically. Responsible breeders practice proper breeding methods, and do not lie or mislead future customers. They use the standards of the breed as a building block to advance the breed as well as their kennel.
What type of diet do you keep your dogs on throughout the year?
My dogs are on a raw diet throughout the year.
What is your favorite bloodline?
I like a mixture of Razors Edge and Gottiline (RIP Ed Shepherd). However, it has to be done correctly.
Do you currently show any of your dogs?
I currently show ABKC Grand Champion CCB Shots Fired of Duval Bullies (Produced by Tommy Sorrow). Shots Fired is the 2019, #3 American Bully in the ABKC, and recently became a Champion in the BBCR. Shots Fired is a multi Best in Breed and Best in Show winner in both registries.
What advice does Duval Bullies have for any upcoming breeders?
My advice to upcoming breeders is to know the standards of whatever breed you decide to use. Also, connect with reputable breeders and use them as mentors. Stick with your vision if it will further the breed and your kennel.
Research, research and then do some more research on your animals, from bodily functions to their flaws and how to correct them. Lastly, try to use veterinarians that are breeders.
What do you think is the most difficult thing for people in the bully game to overcome?
One of the biggest things in the American Bully community for people to overcome is the mislabeling of our breed. It’s horrible that our dogs are considered dangerous on sight, because of how they’re put together or labeled.
How do you think they can overcome this thing?
There are a few ways to remedy the issue. One effective way is to start Jr. Handling programs within our communities with local the Boys and Girls Clubs, like Eddy Ortiz and his crew at Western Mass Bullies are doing.
Who do you look up to in the bully game, and why?
There are a few people that mentored me, but the two who I admire the most are Tone Roldan and Marco Garcia. They are my brothers that I have known and trusted since 1998.
Tell us about one of Duval Bullies main goals for the year 2020.
My goal for 2020 is to show and breed French Bulldogs.
What separates Duval Bullies from the competition?
What separates Duval Bullies from other kennels is that we work as a collective unit. All we want is for all of our members to shine.
What other hobbies or interests do you take part in?
Outside of dogs, my interest are lifting weights, Mixed Martial Arts, training my son and the Moorish Science Temple of America (Temple #11).
What do you think of Bully Girl Magazine?
At Duval Bullies, we love and respect what Bully Girl Magazine has done for the breed, by bringing awareness towards the bully community from all over the world.
