DAKOTA BULLDOGGES
OLDE ENGLISH BULLDOGGES
BULLDOGGE INFORMATION
THIS INFORMATION WAS OBTAINED FROM THE INTERNATIONAL OLDE ENGLISH BULLDOGGE ASSOCIATION (IOEBA)
MY BULLDOGGES SWEET IS NOW RETIRED AND LIVING W/TABITHA AND HER FAMILY IN SOUTH CAROLIA
THANKS TABITHA AND FAMILY FOR GIVING HIM A WONDERFUL RETIREMENT HOME
WE COULDNT HAVE ASKED FOR A BETTER PLACE
The Olde English Bulldogge originated in England between 1600 and 1700. These were the early ancestors to many of the Bull breeds that exist today including the English Bulldog and the American Bulldog. They were bred to participate in blood sports like bull baiting. This so called sport, became quite popular in England through out the middle of the 18th Century. Bull baiting primarily consisted of staking out a bull and allowing several Bulldogges to attack it. A dog of great courage and agility was needed for bull baiting. This dog was of medium size; larger dogs were considered to be the result of mastiff crosses.
Around 1835, laws were passed in England prohibiting bull baiting and the Olde English Bulldogges main purpose of existence vanished. Within a decade the numbers of bulldogs declined drastically almost to extinction. Dog show fanciers eventually decided to reconstruct the breed, but wanted to tone down the aggressive temperament of the original Olde English Bulldogge.
The modern Olde English Bulldogge is a reconstruction of the original Olde Bulldogge of the 17th and 18th century. Various genetic crosses were used in carefully and thoughtfully planned breeding programs to obtain this goal.
Today the Olde English Bulldogge is thriving and enjoying an ever growing popularity.
Olde English Bulldogge
General Description : The ideal Olde English Bulldogge is a loyal, courageous dog of medium size with a large powerful head and stout muscular body.
Olde
English Bulldogges are athletic and most importantly of very good
health, males are free breeders and females are free whelpers. The
Olde English Bulldogge is devoid of all breathing issues and is capable
of enjoying outdoor activity without concern except in extreme heat or
cold.
The temperament is very stable and trustworthy making them a loyal companion, capable protector and the ultimate family member.
Old English Bulldogges thrive on pleasing their owners and are very trainable.
Their lifespan is between 10 and 14 years
Their lifespan is between 10 and 14 years.
