Olde English Bulldogge
11-13 yrs
50-70 lbs
16-19"
United States

Olde English Bulldogge

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50-70 lbs

16-19"

United States

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Old Bulldog, OEB

Often confused with the American Kennel Club-recognized breed with a similar name, the Olde English Bulldogge is actually a different breed than the standard English Bulldog entirely. They were purposely bred to have to the general look, health and overall athleticism of the bull-baiting dogs of centuries past, but with more well-rounded and less aggressive personalities. It took a highly-refined model of line breeding developed at Ohio State to create the new breed, but the results were accurate and the dogs quickly began breeding true, creating one of the most modern purebreds around. They are medium-sized with a muscular build and big broad heads with a good amount of facial wrinkles. Although they have a traditionally tough-looking exterior, Olde English Bulldogges are sweet, affectionate and even emotional dogs that are eager to please their owners. While they still maintain some of their predecessors' stubbornness in training, once they form the bond that aligns the owner as alpha of the pack, these dogs will bend over backwards to please them. They are friendly, surprisingly outgoing, and frequently do well with children and even strangers, unless around the home where they tend to be a bit more protective. Of course, to ensure these results, it's always best for owners to provide thorough training and socialization, but generally speaking, it is a breed that is quite adaptable to different situations and living conditions, making it a great choice for a wide variety of families. Their only restrictions are being averse to extreme heat and cold and those who are unable to deal with their high level of drool and slobber.

                
                Purpose
              
Working, Watchdog, Guarding, Companion

                Date of Origin
              
1971

                Ancestry
              
English Bulldog, American Bulldog, American Pit Bull Terrier, Bull Mastiff

Olde English Bulldogge Health

Average Size

Height: 17-20 inches Weight: 60-80 lbs

Height: 16-19 inches Weight: 50-70 lbs

Major Concerns

Bloat

Minor Concerns

Hip Dysplasia

Occasional Diagnoses

None Known

Occasional Tests

X-Rays
Physical Examination

Olde English Bulldogge Breed History

Since the breed is fairly modern, its history has been well-documented. The Olde English Bulldogge was bred with direct purpose, the aim of David Leavitt of Coatesville, Pennsylvania. His goal was to create a dog with the look and overall athleticism of the storied bull-baiting dogs used centuries before, but with a much more approachable and less aggressive temperament. With the help of a line breeding technique developed for cattle by Dr. Fechheimer of Ohio State, Leavitt planned crosses consisting of English Bulldogs, American Bulldogs, American Pit Bull Terriers, and Bull Mastiffs over multiple generations until the resulting dogs began to breed their own true lineage. After his success, Leavitt formed the Olde English Bulldogge Association to maintain and register the line. Over the last few decades, numerous others have continued Leavitt's work with varying degrees of his involvement and the United Kennel Club recognized the breed in 2014. It is still unrecognized by the American Kennel Club.

Olde English Bulldogge Breed Appearance

The Olde English Bulldogge is a medium-sized dog with a stocky yet athletic build and readily apparent musculature throughout its neck, chest, and legs. Its head is broad and it has a wide, square, matching jaw, wrinkled face, furrowed brow, smaller, half-cocked or folded ears and a nose and muzzle that extends out a bit more than the standard English version. It has broad shoulders and a relatively squarish stance heavily muscled in the leg. Its coat is short, medium density and course, coming in a variety of colors from solid brown to fawn to red or grey with patches of white to brindle.

Eye Color Possibilities

Brown

Amber

Nose Color Possibilities

Black

Coat Color Possibilities

Brindle

Gray

Fawn

Red

Brown

Coat Length

Short Medium Long

Coat Density

Sparse Normal Dense

Coat Texture

Straight Wiry Wavy Curly Corded

Olde English Bulldogge Breed Maintenance

The Olde English Bulldogge is generally a low maintenance breed. It is only a moderate shedder and takes only a weekly brushing (or more during shedding season) with a rubber brush or slicker brush to keep the coat healthy and clean. They do tend to drool and slobber, which may take an occasional wiping to prevent from becoming excessive. Any folds in the skin should be kept clean and dry. Tooth care should happen on a regular basis and nails should be monitored like any other and trimmed to prevent cracking and breaking.

Brushes for Olde English Bulldogge

Slicker Brush

Nail Clipper

Brushing Frequency

Daily Weekly Monthly

Olde English Bulldogge Temperament

Despite their sometimes intimidating looks, Olde English Bulldogges are friendly, outgoing, affectionate and eager to please dogs. They are known to be bold, going to great lengths to do what is asked of them and are generally easy-going with strangers outside of the home. Closer to home, however, they still have a protective instinct that keeps them a bit more on edge. They tend to be a bit stubborn but are not too difficult to train and once owners establish themselves as alphas, they are much more receptive to regular command and are loyal and determined in response. They are also a quite playful breed and appreciate attention, but also enjoy solo time to chew - a favorite past time. If not given enough attention and exercise, like many breeds, they can become frustrated and destructive, but since they require only a modest amount of exercise, don't often run into issues with the average owner. Providing them with plenty of things to chew on will generally keep them happy if left alone but should be restricted to chewies that aren't prone to shredding or breaking into pieces small enough to swallow. Any specific higher energy dogs that don't settle as easily can be given work or extra exercise to keep them happy.

Olde English Bulldogge Activity Requirements

While not low energy dogs, Olde English Bulldogges don't need a ton of exercise either and are usually most satisfied with moderate daily walks over lots of leashed running. They do appreciate occasional open space to run and burn off some energy, so bigger yards are helpful, but they are quite adaptive and don't have a strict set of requirements to stay happy as long as they are given a decent amount of attention and regular exercise. Certain dogs have been known to have high energy levels though, which is no surprise given their amount of muscle, but are happy to take on tasks that keep them active and busy, and can be easily satisfied with a little extra playtime if they begin to get restless. When they tire, they also appreciate something to chew on as it burns a little extra energy and keeps them happily distracted.

Activity Level

                  Low
                  Medium
                  High
                
Rec. Walk Mileage Per Week
14 miles

Minutes of Activity Per Day
45 minutes

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Olde English Bulldogge Food Consumption

Cups Per Day
3 cups
Daily Cost
$1.5 - $2
Monthly Cost
$45 - $60

Olde English Bulldogge Height & Weight

6 Months

                  Height: 13 inches
                  Weight: 49 lbs
                
                  Height: 11 inches
                  Weight: 43 lbs
                
12 Months

                  Height: 16 inches
                  Weight: 59 lbs
                
                  Height: 14 inches
                  Weight: 51 lbs
                
18 Months

                  Height: 18 inches
                  Weight: 70 lbs
                
                  Height: 17 inches
                  Weight: 60 lbs