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Description |
The Olde English Bulldogge should be alert, with a
symmetrical, well-proportioned body. The dog should be cobby, but have the
appearance of an athlete. The head is large and square in proportion to the
body. Deeply sunken between the eyes, extending up the forehead and moderately
wrinkled. Its jaw muscles are large. The lower jaw turns up and is protruding.
The bite is square, but undershot, with large tusks. The eyes are low and wide
set. Its forehead is flat, while its muzzle is short and broad. The ears may be
either rose or button and should be set high and wide. Dewlap will have two
folds. Its neck should be short and nearly as wide as the head, while the
shoulders are very broad and muscular. Its front legs may be slightly bowed or
straight. The ribs should be well-rounded and the chest wide and deep, while the
back is short, slightly arched and strong. Its belly should be well tucked up.
The thighs are very muscular and the rear legs neither pigeon-toed nor
cow-hocked. Tails must be
straight. Its coat can be short and
close or medium and fine, and comes in gray, black, brindle of red, brindle
spots on white, fawn, red or black solid or with white. Pink noses and pink skin
around the eyes are undesirable, but it is not a disqualification. The coat is
short, close and medium fine. Colors
include brindle of red, grey, or black. Brindle spots on white. Solid white.
Fawn, red or black, solid or with white. Pink noses and pink skin around eyes
are undesirable, but not a disqualification. |
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Temperament |
Olde English Bulldogges are docile, but capable
and protective, fearless and athletic, fierce-looking, determined and
courageous, bold and friendly around its family and friends, but a fearless
adversary to anyone who threatens his master or property. Unfriendliness to
strangers is not a defect, although it’s unusual. This breed likes to chew and
should be supplied with plenty of toys and bones. Nyla-bones and rubber
"Kong" toys are highly recommended. Rawhides, soft rubber and stuffed
toys are unsafe, for they are easily shredded or swallowed whole. Olde English
Bulldogges are so eager to please that they may overexert themselves in an
effort to do whatever is asked of them. Female Olde English Bulldogges are often
more territorial, protective and possessive than male Bulldogges. This breed
tends to drool and slobber. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: Dogs 16 inches and up (41
cm. and up)
Weight: 50 and up (23 kg. and up) |
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Health Problems |
May be susceptible to "bloat" - a
painful and often fatal condition that can be brought on by too large a quantity
of food consumed at one time. Like in all large breeds, hip dysplasia sometimes
occurs. Breeders are working hard to keep it out of the Olde English Bulldogge,
therefore, no dog with bad hips is bred. |
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Living Conditions |
Olde English Bulldogges will adapt to almost any
lifestyle. They should be protected from the extreme cold and heat, although
they are not as susceptible as the AKC Bulldog. |
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Exercise |
This breed
needs to be taken on a daily walk. When properly conditioned they can be active dogs,
however, they are equally happy with moderate exercise. They can stay in
relatively good shape with good muscle tone with only light exercise. These dogs
are naturally slow, and because of their unique structure, they should not be
encouraged to jump or engage in strenuous exercise as young pups. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 11 years or more. |
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Grooming |
Little is needed. This breed is an average
shedder. |
| Origin |
The Olde English Bulldogge is a very new and rare
breed developed by David Leavitt through the crossing half English Bulldog,
and the other half: Bullmastiff, Pit Bull, and American Bulldog. In 1971 he
became disenchanted with English Bulldogs due to their breeding and breathing
problems. He discovered that they didn’t look like their ancestors who were
healthier and less extreme. David's goal was to produce a dog with the looks of
the 18th century bulldog, with the temperament of today's English Bulldogs, yet
healthy, without breathing problems, or all the other aliments today's English
Bulldogs are prone to. This new breed can now breathe. They will never be like
hounds, able to run for miles during the hottest weather of summer, but they’re
three times better than the restricted modern Bulldog. Cesarean section births
are not necessary. Artificial insemination, due to male ineptness and lack of
drive, has been replaced by natural ties. Life span is over eleven years. All
breeding stock have had hip x-rays. No dog with bad hips is bred. David says he
is now achieving his goal of producing a Bulldog with the health and temperament
to be able to serve people, instead of forcing people to serve him. |
| Group |
Mastiff |
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Recognition |
OEBKC, OEBA, NKC, CKC - (The
OEBA was David Leavitts original registry for the OEB, and was merged with the
OEBKC in 2001. The OEBKC is now the official parent club of the OEB (per the
American Rare Breed Association).) |
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OEBKC =
Olde English Bulldogge Kennel Club
OEBA =
Olde English Bulldogge Association
NKC = National
Kennel Club
CKC = Continental
Kennel Club |
Neely, the Olde English Bulldogge born in the 1990's from the original
David Leavitt lines
Indie, the Olde English Bulldogge born in the 1990's from the original
David Leavitt lines. Indie and Neely (shown above) are littermates
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Lola, the Olde English Bulldogge at 1½
years old. "In this picture she is at her "post" getting ready to bark at
anyone who gets too close to the house. Not that she would do anything - she
is just an all around friendly dog and loves everyone. She's such a joy and
a wonderful part of our family. She loves to romp with other dogs and is
great with children."
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