Altman White English Bulldog

The Altman White English Bulldog is a newer breed that was developed just a couple of decades ago. The development of the breed was due in large part to the dedication of a breeder from Waycross, GA by the name of Ray Altman, who began developing the breed with the help and support of a few other Bulldog fanciers. Although this is a fully modern breed, The Altman White English Bulldog was developed with a much older breed in mind as a blueprint: the Old English White Bulldog. In order to get the bone structure and overall appearance they were attempting to recreate, Ray started by breeding a female AKC registered English Bulldog to a male White English Bulldog, resulting in dogs that were physically sturdy and powerful that retained most of the overall gentle temperament of the traditional English Bulldog but with fewer and less severe health problems due to their longer, straighter legs and less pronounced brachycephalic face. Like the Old English White Bulldog that they were based on, the Altman White English Bulldog breed was developed to be an all-around farm dog who can be employed as either a hunting companion or a driver of cattle while also serving as an excellent watchdog. Altman White English Bulldogs are now breeding true and an official standard has been drawn up. As of 1995, these dogs have been recognized by the Continental Kennel Club as a distinct breed, although no other kennel clubs allow this breed on their registries as of yet.