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Large, rugged, athletic, intelligent Olde Bulldogges. An Olde generation for a new generation.
We are members of the IOEBA.
 
~ Dogs USA 2001 Annual ~
Breed Description for Olde English Bulldogges
"Said to be a re-creation of the 18th century Bulldogge, the Olde English Bulldogge is alert, friendly, courageous and highly protective of owner and property. This broad-chested, medium-sized dog is powerful, athletic-looking and heavily muscled: males weigh a minimum of 60 pounds; females, 50 pounds. Its moderately wrinkled, large head and short, broad muzzle are less extreme than the regular Bulldog, but this breed does have the characteristic bully "tusks" of large, protruding bottom teeth set in an undershot, muscular jaw with hanging outer lips. The Olde English Bulldogge comes in fawn, red, white or black - all may have brindling or white markings.
Olde (English) Bulldogges/Olde Bulldogges
(Olde Bulldogge is a middle English spelling and is correctly pronounced: old bulldog. )
The Olde Bulldogge (OB), nick named the Oldie, should not exactly resemble a modern English Bulldog. The OB is a rare alternative Bulldogge specifically bred to be hardy and rugged like the original bulldogs were, but with a less aggressive disposition. It should be higher on the leg, have more muzzle length, in general be a bigger, stronger, healthier bulldog, and have it's natural instincts intact. It should be an athletic dogge, a free breather, with good bone, big head, and easily recognizable as a bulldog. An OB is a gentle loving family dogge but also a fearless home protector and guardian. The Bulldogge is a natural breeder and whelper. An important point to not lose sight of is that the modern English Bulldog suffers from so many health related problems precisely because of it's exaggerated physical type. An Olde Bulldogge should resemble the bulldog represented in the early illustrations and photographs from pre-1900. You can see several excellent examples of these at my "Olde Bulldogge Art Gallery" page.
 
Big Gus, winner of 2 "Best in Breed" OEB Shows
Our Philosophy and Mission
There is definitely something appallingly wrong with a dog breed that, as a rule, can no longer conceive without A.I. (artificial insemination), no longer give birth without Caesarian section delivery, and no longer perform any of the physical feats that placed such a proud and unique history on their legendary name and reputation. As a long time-lover of the bully breeds, I (JC) have always taken a deep interest in the various strains of bulldogs. I have owned and worked with a large variety of bull types, including: American Bulldogs, Olde English Bulldogges, English Bulldogs, Catahoula Bulldogs, Olde Victorian Bulldogges, Boxers, Bull-Boxers, Bullmastiffs, Sharpeis, Pugs, Pits, and many crosses. All of these bully breeds are relatively healthy dogs, not suffering the terrible state of health that the modern English Bulldog does.
I believe that any breeding should be done for strength, health and temperament. The English Bulldog commonly seen today is a sad product of breeding for a specific look, without taking into consideration the health of the dog.
My mission is to see a healthy, strong, bold and beautiful animal, combining a friendly nature with a strong natural guard instinct. I am sure as you view my dogs and the links to other websites featuring the Olde Bulldogge that you’ll agree these dogs are a vast improvement over the so-called “traditional” English Bulldog.
Just the name "Bulldog" conjures up images of great strength, unyielding courage, indomitable will, and legendary tenacity. This was the extraordinary Bulldog of old: super strong, extremely athletic, bold, fearless, loyal, protective, and intelligent. He was the stuff of legends. Fast forward to the modern English Bulldog, and we find a very sad state of bulldog breeding for quirky show dog interests. The poor little bulldog of today probably couldn't survive a couple of days, much less a week in the elements. He is no longer super strong, athletic, bold, fearless, protective, or intelligent. He is strangely pitiful, almost crippled in movement, his natural drives seem repressed, and he's too often sickly. I almost always feel sorry for the dog (and his owner) when I see one breathlessly waddling around. It makes me angry too. To me the English Bulldog's overall current state of health borders on criminal animal cruelty. I just cannot understand why all these legitimate breeders do not strive to change the show standards to produce healthier animals.
Because the modern show Bulldog is such a caricature of it's former self, I am thrilled that today there are so many people responding independently to breed bulldogs that more closely reflect the bulldog standards of old. The old time breeders firmly believed in breeding the best bulldog to the best bulldog to produce the best bulldogs for their intended purpose. They often bred together totally different lines (types) of Mollossers to produce the type of bulldog they desired. Genetically speaking it is very advantageous to have a large gene pool so as to improve a breeds' overall health. One can find many types of “bulldogges” today, from giants to miniatures, with all kinds of different Mollosser influences. The Olde Bulldogge is not a fighting dog (go get a pitbull if a fighter is what you’re looking for ) but he should be tough as nails when he needs to be. He will be a smart, powerful, athletic, big boned beautiful bulldogge that is capable of being your best friend and an intruder's absolutely worst nightmare. He can calmly sit at your feet one moment and within an instant be willing to give up his life to protect you and your family.
bulldogge@hughes.net
If you want to know more about this breed you can call me at 559-679-0297
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