Me my self I love raisin pups,that is truly the way to go.I believe it's all in how you raise them.if you keep them away from people and crated up then 9 time out of 10 you will raise shy dog.If you ride them and walk 2 maybe 3 times a week with a little flirt poling then he should grow to be a very active bulldog.I've had no problems when I do it this way.