Captain Bulldog

I would like to introduce you all to a very special friend of mine called Captain Bulldog.

Captain Bulldog is a proud vintage plush from the 90s.

He is a Patamates bulldog with a heart full of stories and a very dashing flying jacket to match. I used to care for his Grandpappy, Captain Bulldog Senior, when I was a little girl. He was a loyal companion, and when my Grandad passed away, I imagined Captain Senior taking one final mission — to heaven — to look after him.

Years later, this Captain appeared on eBay, looking for a new home. It felt like fate. Of course, I invited him to move in with us, and he settled in straight away with a love of biscuits and the occasional tot of rum, in honour of Grandad who served in the Royal Navy.

But unlike Grandad, who sailed the seas, Captain Bulldog soars through the skies. He’s the captain of the air and he’s never seen without his trusty flying helmet and jacket, ready for adventure at a moment’s notice. Whether he’s exploring new places, starring in my illustrations, or tagging along on real-life travels, Captain Bulldog is more than just a plush — he’s family, memory, and imagination all stitched into one brave little pup.

In brief: Just a little plushie Doggo who loves an adventure. The goodest boi of them all! Adopted: 08/04/2024

The Box

On April 9th, 2024, my Hooman discovered me and my brothers on a digital bazaar called eBay. Apparently, it’s a magical land where hoomans buy and sell everything from plushies to haunted dolls (don’t ask). Not to be confused with Amazon, which has nothing to do with rainforests, vines, or adventure. I didn’t know what the internet was back then, let alone online shopping, so imagine my confusion when we were scooped up, stuffed into a black sack, tossed into a cardboard box, and left in the pitch-black void of parcel purgatory. It was cramped. It was quiet. Then: THUD. Oof. We crash-landed on April 13th, 2024, courtesy of Royal Mail (zero stars, would not recommend worst taxi service ever).

Radley

Captain Bulldog would like to file an official complaint. One minute he was minding his own business, the next, plonk, he found himself zipped inside a Radley London handbag. A handbag. With teacups on it. He’s a fearless adventurer, not a pampered pooch. Being carried around like a chihuahua was not on his itinerary. Still, he admits the bag’s rather stylish… even if it smelled of betrayal and loose leaf tea.