Olde English Bulldogge

Olde Bulldogge
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Summary

  • The Olde English Bulldogge was developed in the 1970s to recreate the look of the 18th century Bulldog, and is a loyal, confident and courageous dog. This breed is generally healthy, has moderate exercise needs, and has moderate trainability.

Origin and Purpose

  • Developed in the 1970s as a recreation of the original bulldog from the 18th century; not used for bull-baiting

Appearance

Dimensions

GenderHeightWeight
Female16-19 inches50-70 lbs
Male17-20 inches60-80 lbs

Coat

AttributeNotes
Color
  • Brindle
  • white
  • black
  • fawn
  • red
  • piebald
Type
  • Short
  • smooth
Length
  • Short

Care

AttributeNotes
Shedding
  • Average
Grooming
  • Low
Drooling
  • Low to Moderate

Body

AttributeNotes
Head
  • Large
  • broad
Skull
  • Broad
  • square
Ears
  • Rose
  • button
  • or drop'
Eyes
  • Round
  • set wide apart
Nose
  • Broad
  • with large nostrils
Muzzle
  • Broad
  • short to medium length
Teeth
  • Scissors or reverse scissors bite
Neck
  • Short
  • thick
  • muscular
Forequarters
  • Broad
  • muscular
Fore Legs
  • Straight
  • strong
Hindquarters
  • Broad
  • muscular
Hind Legs
  • Straight
  • strong
Feet
  • Compact
  • arched
Tail
  • Straight
  • natural
  • reaching to the hocks'
Gait
  • Agile
  • powerful
  • balanced

Temperament

  • Loyal
  • courageous
  • confident

Social

AttributeNotes
Affectionate with Family
  • Yes
Good with Children
  • Yes
Good with Dogs
  • Variable, may require early socialization
Good with Cats
  • Variable, may require early socialization
Openness to Strangers
  • Friendly
Playfulness Level
  • Moderate
Protective Nature
  • Moderate
Adaptability Level
  • Moderate

Working Roles

  • Companion
  • guard dog

Exercise Needs

  • Moderate

Health

  • Generally healthy
  • prone to hip and elbow dysplasia, and some breathing issues

Additional Notes

  • A robust and muscular breed

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