The ideal Olde English Bulldogge is a devoted, fearless dog of medium proportion and a large powerful head and stout muscular body. This breed is athletic and most importantly of very good health; males are able to perform "live cover" and females are free whelpers. The Olde English Bulldogge has absolutely no breathing problems and is capable of partaking in outdoor activities without worry apart from exteme weather conditions.
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It is instructive to note that the original "Old English Bulldog" is extinct, however, several breeders are attempting to recreate this extinct breed with some success. However, it should be noted that these recreations are not the Old English Bulldog, as the genetics from this breed are extinct.
The contemporary recreation of the breed is called the "Olde English Bulldogge". A breeding program developed for cattle at Ohio State University was used, with the aim of recreating the Old English Bulldog, was started in the 1970s. This modern day version with its similar physical abilities does not include the violent temperament of the Old English Bulldog. This recreation was done by line-breeding starting with a half English Bulldog, and the other half Bullmastiff, a Pit Bull, and an American Bulldog.
There are several other recreations but none have become popular, including but not limited to, the Dorset Tyme Bulldog, Renaissance Bulldog, Renascence Bulldogge, Victorian Bulldog, Ayles
Temperament
Olde English Bulldogges are calm, but attentive and protective, courageous having greazt athleticism. They look formidable as a foe, they are tenacious, bold and sociable - especially around its family and friends. THey can be indifferent or aloof toward strangers. This breed is a chewer and should be given a variety of toys and bones. Olde English Bulldogges are very eager to please Female Olde English Bulldogges are a generally a bit more territorial than their male counterparts. This breed drools and slobbers.
Formal Breed Standard
The Olde English Bulldogge Standard
History and Origins
The original Old English Bulldog was compact, broad and muscular as reflected in the well-known depiction Crib and Rosa. The average height is approximately 16 inches and they weighed about 45 pounds. A particular characteristic of the breed was the lower jaw that projected considerably in front of the upper jaw, which made possible a strong, vice-like grip. The nose was deeply set, which allowed the dog to get enough air as it gripped the bull.
The Olde English Bulldogge originated in England between 1600 and 1700. These were the early ancestors to many of the Bull breeds that exist today including the English Bulldog and the American
Bulldog. They were bred to participate in blood sports like bull baiting. This so called sport, became quite popular in England through out the middle of the 18th Century. Bull baiting primarily consisted of staking out a bull and allowing several Bulldogges to attack it. A dog of great courage and agility was needed for bull baiting. This dog was of medium size; larger dogs were considered to be the result of mastiff crosses.
Around 1835, laws were passed in England prohibiting bull baiting and the Olde English Bulldogges main purpose of existence vanished. Within a decade the numbers of bulldogs declined drastically almost to extinction. Dog show fanciers eventually decided to reconstruct the breed, but wanted to tone down the aggressive temperament of the original Olde English Bulldogge. They crossed the remnants of the existing stock with the pug and over the years that followed they developed the modern English Bulldog. Unfortunately though, this modern dog is wrought with all kinds of genetic health problems.
The modern Olde English Bulldogge is a reconstruction of the original Olde Bulldogge of the 17th and 18th century. Various genetic crosses have been used in carefully and thoughtfully planned breeding programs to obtain this goal. The foundation of most of today's Olde English Bulldogges can be traced to English Bulldog, American Bulldog, APBT and Mastiff.
These dogs were used very selectively in various combinations to obtain the desired physical and mental traits of the original Olde English Bulldogge. The result has been a good looking Bulldogge of great athletic ability that is much healthier and physically fit without most or all of the problems that plague today's modern English Bulldogs. The goal of all Olde English Bulldogge breeders should be to produce genetically healthier Bulldogges that are free breathers, free breeders, and free whelpers.
The IOEBA's detailed breed standard is the best guide as to what the perfect Olde English Bulldogge should look like according to the International Olde English Bulldogge Association. It is recommended that it be used by today's Olde breeders in an effort to maintain the high standards that the breeders of the past and the IOEBA have set fourth.
Size & Weight
Height: Dogs: 17-22 in. / 43-56 cm.
Bitches: 16-21 in. / 40- 53 cm.
Weight: Dogs: 60-80 lb./ 27-36 kg.
Bitches: 50-75 lb. / 23-34 kg.
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