Check out this exclusive Bully Girl Interview! Haile Selassie, founder of HD Bullyz speaks about his passion for breeding French Bulldogs and English Bulldogs. Haile Selassie has a new stud, featured in this video, named HD Bullyz B-Bop. B-Bop has been making a lot of noise at shows around the U.S., and he will also be featured on the Issue 72 cover of Bully Girl Magazine. A lot of you may have heard of B-Bop’s sire, HD Bullyz Grand Champion Yosemite Sam. Yosemite Sam was featured on the Issue 52 cover of Bully Girl Magazine, back in 2014. His offspring B-Bop almost looks like a Yosemite clone. Make sure you order yourself a copy of Bully Girl Magazine Issue 72 from BGM Warehouse, so you can see more photos, and read more interesting content on B-Bop, Yosemite Sam, and HD Bullyz.
Who is Haile Selassie?
State your name, and where your kennel is located.
I am Haile Selassie, founder of H.D. Bullyz (Haile Defined Bullyz). You can find us in York, PA.
What type of dogs do you breed, and what inspired you to get involved with that particular breed?
I breed French Bulldogs and English Bulldogs. I was inspired by my wife to get into French Bulldogs. It was the cartoon “Tom & Jerry” that inspired me to get into English Bulldogs.
What type of diet do you keep your dogs on throughout the year?
All of our dogs are on a raw/barf diet.
What is your favorite bloodline?
My favorite French Bulldog bloodlines are Li-Jie, Shark, and Sopianae Imperator. All of these lines are Hungarian bloodlines.
Do you currently show, any of your dogs?
We currently have a few dogs we are showing, and a few newly titled dogs. H.D. Bullyz Ch. B-Bop Sam is one of the few we are currently showing. We are working on his Grand Champion title. We love to travel and show our dogs worldwide.
What advice do you have for any upcoming breeders?
Do tons of research, and when you think you have learned enough, go back and learn more. There is no such thing as knowing enough information. Also, reach out to knowledgeable breeders and ask questions.
What do you think, is the most difficult thing for people in the bullygame to overcome?
The hardest thing for people in the bully breed community to overcome is togetherness.
How do you think they can overcome this thing?
We can overcome this as a community by working together more. We should be offering a helping hand when we see our fellow breeders in need of help. Learn to be able to give and take constructive criticism.
Who do you look up to in the bully game, and why?
I look up to Bully Girl Magazine. I respect LeVar Carter for building his own following. It is cool to see how much he has grown with his company. He is continuously looking for new ways to reach and please his customers with amazing quality in his product. I also look up to Terry Huntley & Melica Kuykendall from Incredabull Frenchies, as they too breed and show Quality French Bulldogs as well. I also look up to my good friend Cindy Batten, a local French Bulldog breeder also out of PA.
Tell us about one of your most memorable moments, in 2017 so far.
One of our most memorable moments of 2017 was attending the ABKC show in Virginia back in the spring. Also, attending the ABR show in Biloxi, Mississippi back in November.
Describe how you would want things, in the bully Community, to be 10 years from now.
I would love to see people working together, and becoming more and more supportive of one another. At the very least be more supportive of those bringing positivity to the bully breed community.
What separates your kennel from the competition?
We are family based and do everything as a family. Everything we do is out of pure love, and we are transparent.
What other hobbies or interests do you take part in?
I am a huge fan of drone racing, RC racing, and photography.
What motto do you live by?
I live by the Motto “You Only Live Once (YOLO)”.
What do you think of Bully Girl Magazine?
I am a huge supporter of Bully Girl Magazine, and I love what they bring to the community. Bully Girl Magazine is not only original and positive, but they offer the best quality! They are a true inspiration to what we stand for and want to continue to offer the community.
