Tag: Bull Terriers

Phone it in Friday LIX: YouTube Roundup XV: Bull Terrier Edition, Part VII

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It seems that Murphtent (Murphy content) on my humble YouTube channel is no longer putting up the big numbers like it once did, and subscribers have settled in around 143 (at the time of writing—Wednesday, 15 May 2024).  It’s also difficult to come up with new ideas for videos about a dog who basically eats, sleeps, eats grass, sleeps in a different position, eats poop, sleeps some more in some other weird spot, and complains about not getting enough to eat.  Still, she’s a cutie pie, and I love her chunkiness to death—-even if she doesn’t make me Internet rich.

That said, Murphy continues to be a source of adorable haughtiness in a world full of bad news and bad ideas.  This week, I’ve got Murphy sleeping in an odd position; Murphy trying to play it cool; and Murphy sleeping in a cute way.

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Lazy Sunday CXLV: Murphy Vids, Part II

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My fat dog Murphy is the gift that keeps on giving.  Well, actually, she’s a huge drain on my financial and temporal resources, but, hey, who can put a price tag on love?

But back to that gift giving comment.  Murphy does bring in the views to my YouTube channel, which—like most of my artistic endeavors—would probably be a massive flop if I didn’t have a cute, sassy, ornery dog to showcase to the content-hungry masses.

So, here are the three latest editions of Phone it in Friday featuring my lovable, stinky bull terrier, Murphy:

Happy Sunday—and Viewing!

—TPP

Other Lazy Sunday Installments:

Phone it in Friday LVIII: YouTube Roundup XIV: Bull Terrier Edition, Part VI

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The Murphtent (Murphy content) on my humble YouTube channel has really helped the channel grow.  Unfortunately, I’ve been stalled at about 126 subs (at the time of writing) for about a couple of weeks.  Perhaps you, dear readers, can make some magic happen?  Wouldn’t it be glorious for yours portly to be monetizing his fat dog by the end of the year?  All it takes is 500 subs and 3000 (!!!) watch hours.  I’m sure some of you know 500 people with unlimited free time, hmmm?  I know for a fact that several of my readers have nothing but free time.  Get to watchin’!

In all seriousness, here is what to expect this week:  Murphy ensconced in pillowy comfort; Murphy sunbathing; and a special guest appearance by my dad’s dogs (and my unfortunate father) at a local graveyard—spooky!:

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Phone it in Friday LIV: YouTube Roundup X: Bull Terrier Edition, Part II

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My YouTube channel continues to grow; at the time of writing, I have 97 subscribers—tantalizingly close to 100.

The source of this growth is my chubby bull terrier, Murphy.  I started doing David Attenborough-style nature “documentaries” about her various exploits and foibles, and people sure seem to love my sassy, fat, adorable dog.

This week I’m showcasing some more Murphy content (Murphtent?) for your viewing delectation.

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Phone it in Friday LIII: YouTube Roundup IX: Bull Terrier Edition, Part I

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How many Roman numerals can one man slam into one blog post title?  Three (III), apparently.

But you’re not here for the Roman numerals (or are you?)—you’re here for low-quality, mass-produced, trashy content.  This week, I’ve got the goods—the stinky, fetid, nasty goods.

Actually, it’s all quite family-friendly.  This week, I’m featuring some recent YouTube Shorts of my chubby, sassy bull terrier, Murphy.

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Paw Patrol

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Longtime readers will recall that I adopted my chunky dog, Murphy, through The Bull Terrier Rescue Mission, a group dedicated to finding home for members of this comical, stubborn, oft-misunderstood breed.  They do really remarkable work through a system of volunteers, and really go to great lengths to get these dogs to their new homes.

On Thursday, 14 December 2023, I received a message from the executive director checking in on Murphy.  I hear from him about once or twice a year, so didn’t think much of it.  He then asked if I’d be able to help transport a dog to Eastover, North Carolina, on Saturday, 16 December 2023, as part of the pup’s journey north.  After making sure my schedule was clear, I agreed to lend a hand.

The dog’s name was Mavis, and her ultimate destination was a family in the New Jersey/New York area.  I was the second leg of her journey.  A couple from around Savannah, Georgia, drove a considerable distance and handed her off to me at a Krispy Kreme in Florence, South Carolina (a decidedly sweet and delicious place to pick up a sweet puppy).  My task was then to drive her to Fox’s Pizza Den (naturally, I loved this route) in Eastover, North Carolina, where a young man would continue Mavis along her freedom ride.

I’ve never done this kind of canine transport before, but I was thankful for the opportunity, and that God opened up the door for me to be part of Mavis’s journey home.  Saturday, 16 December 2023 was literally my last free Saturday of the calendar year, so it worked out perfectly.

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TBT^2: Big News: TPP is Going to the Dogs

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It’s hard to believe, but I got my old dog, Murphy, about two years ago.  She was eight at the time, and now is ten.

She’s a stubborn old girl, but I love her.  She is a chunky lady, and enjoys spending her time gnawing on a rawhide and hanging out with me.

Murphy’s recent bloodwork shows that she is in good health, although she and I both need to lose a few pounds.  Otherwise, she is my sweet chocolate chunklet (as I call her), and she’s been a good first dog.

With that, here is 21 July 2022’s “TBT: Big News: TPP is Going to the Dogs“:

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Bull Terrier Tuesday: Murphy’s Vet Update 2022

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As the long summer days roll on and families squeeze in last-minute vacations, yours portly is resorting to an old chestnut with an extremely niche audience:  Bull Terrier Tuesday.

If you want to know about my dog, the nine-year old bull terrier Murphy, keep reading.  If you’d rather not know about my adorable, stubborn old girl, feel free to read some of my other posts to tide you over until the real substantive content returns.

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TBT: Big News: TPP is Going to the Dogs

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One year ago today was the eve of my picking up Murphy, my now-nine-year-old female bull terrier.  I had no—well, little—idea of what to expect, but rereading this post, I can see how excited I was.

Murphy has turned out to be the perfect dog for me.  She is house-trained and loving, and pretty much likes to eat and take long naps.  Naturally, we’re a perfect fit for each other.

She is also stubborn—a trait of the breed—and likes to do things her way, but she knows who the boss is, even if the boss is a bit of a sucker and a softy.

It’s been a good year with my old girl, and I’m praying for many more.

With that, here is 21 July 2021’s “Big News: TPP is Going to the Dogs“:

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