In 1971 Mr. David Leavitt began breeding to restore the Englsih Bulldog to its original standard, after years with dissapointments with the modern English Bulldog
and its health problems. After a well recearched line-breeding program he started breeding modern English Bulldogs with American Pit Bull Terriers, American Bulldogs and Bullmastiffs. The dogs he produced
contained 50 % English Bulldog (3/6) and the other three breeds in equal parts (1/6).
Although Mr. Leavitt wanted to produce a dog with the physical ability of its ancestors, he did not seek to recreate the violent temperament of the oiginal Bulldogge. The Olde English Bulldogge is not
intended to be a dogfighter with the endurance to last for two hours in the pit. Neither should it be aggressive toward other animals.
Autumn, 7 months.
Picture from Janice Gruetzmacher, Thunder Valley Bulldogs.
Unlike their ancestors, today's Olde English Bulldogges are bred for a loyal and
loving temperament as much as looks and strength. They are much healthier and
sturdier than their modern counterparts, the English Bulldog.
Raw Dawgs Bruno
Picture from from Elliot B. Carter, Goldenrod Bulldogges
After years of selective line-breeding, a dog that is registered an breeding true has been developed.
But buyers beware ! There are many breeders out there who do crosses between the modern English Bulldogs and other breeds, especially the Pit Bull and the Am. Staff and they
sell them as Olde English Bulldogge's, taking profit of the name and the breed created by David Leavitt. Only OEBA (Olde English Bulldogge Asspciation) approved breeders are
breeding the true and original Olde English Bulldogge created by Leavitt.
Valley View Milo
Picture from from Elliot B. Carter, Goldenrod Bulldogges
The Olde English Bulldogge is a powerful and atlethic dog, far from its show bred English cousin. It should display power and fearlessness in its
every move and should be alert and ready to defend its owner if somebody threatens him. In other words as much Bulldog as the Bulldog of England was in the good old days, capable of doing
more that sleep and taking a half round in the show ring.
If you are looking for an atlethic and powerful Bulldog the Olde English Bulldogge would be a excellent choise, both as a working dog and as a companion.
The beautiful Pashmina, from the first litter of OEB born in Europe,
december 1999. Owned by Laure Hanouna, Switzerland.
Olde English Bulldogge Association (OEBA) Breeding Standard
General
Creation of original Bulldogge.
Medium-sized dog. Powerfully built and showing great strength. Weight for males
is 27 kg. (60 lbs) and up. Females 22,5 kg. (50 lbs) and up. Height at shoulders for males 43 cm. (17 in) and
up. Females 40,6 cm. (16 in) and up. He should be alert, with a symmetrical,
well-proportioned body. The dog should be cobby, but have the appearance of an
athlete.
Temperament
Friendly, but a fearless adversary to anyone who threatens his master or property.
Unfriendliness to strangers isn't a defect, although it's unusual.
Mabeline, 2 years old.
Picture from Janice Gruetzmacher, Thunder Valley Bulldogs.
Head
Large in proportion to body and square. Deeply sunken between eyes, extending
up forehead. Moderately wrinkled. Jaw muscles large. Lower jaw turned up and
protruding. Bite squared, but undershot. Large tusks. Eyes low and wide-set.
Forehead flat. Muzzle short and broad. Flews semi-pendulous. Ears may be either
rose or button and should be set high and wide. Dewlap will have two folds.
Body
Neck should be short and nearly as wide as the head. Shoulders very broad and
muscular. Front legs may be slightly bowed or straight. Ribs well-rounded and
chest wide and deep. Back short, slightly roached and strong. Belly well tucked
up. Thighs very muscular. Rear legs neigher pigeon-toed or cow-hocked. Tails
must be straight.
Coat
Short, close and medium fine. Brindle of red, grey or black. Brindle spots on
white. Solid white. Fawn, red or black, solid or with white. Pink noses and pink
skin around eyes are undesirable, but not a disqualification.
If you are interested in getting an Olde English Bulldogge I would like to suggest that you take contact with Janice Gruetzmacher, Thunder Valley Bulldogs, or
Elliot B. Carter, Goldenrod Bulldogges. They are the ones that have provided most of the pictures for this page and have been most kind and easy to talk with, and, as you can tell by the pictures, they got very good Bulldogges.
Thunder Valley Bulldoges - USA
Victor, the first OEB in Europe - Denmark
Blue Moon Bulldog - Switzerland
Eastside Bulldogs - Holland
Bullfields Kennel – Belgium
The Yahoo Club of the Olde English Bulldogge - USA
Le Olde English Bulldogge - France
Sylvain, the first OEB breeder in Europe - France
Working Dogs Inc. - USA
Rare Breed Network - USA
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