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 Olde
English Bulldogge
Height:
(Approx.) 16 In. And Up
Group: Mastiff
Weight: (Approx.) 50 Lbs. And Up
Coat: Short And Medium Fine
Color: Brindle Or Red, Grey Or Black. Solid
White, Fawn, Red Or Black; With Or Without
White.
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.
Head : Large and high, moderately sunken
between the eyes (medial furrow).
The circumference of the head should be
equal to or greater than the dog's height at
the shoulder. A narrow head or one that
appears too small for the body is a fault.
Ears : Rose ears set well on the sides of
the head are preferred. Dropped ears are
acceptable as long they are small, not
“hound like”. Full pricked ears that stand
up on top of the head should be considered a
serious fault.
Muzzle : Broad, deep and short with moderate
wrinkling. The bite is undershot with the
bottom jaw turning up noticeably. Lower
canines should not protrude. Muzzle too long
(more than 3 inches), scissor bite or even
bite are disqualifying faults. Muzzle should
be no shorter than 1 ˝”. Wry jaw is a
disqualifying fault.
Eyes : Wide apart and of moderate size. Any
color is acceptable. However, odd eyes (one
dark, one blue or light) should be
considered unpreferred. Misshapen or bugged
eyes are a serious fault. Lacking pigment
around the eyes is undesirable. Crossed eyes
or non-symmetrically shaped eyes are a
disqualifying fault.
Nose : Broad with open nostrils (nares) with
no sign of air restriction. The nose should
not be pushed up between the eyes. From the
stop to the end of the nose must be at least
one and one half inches. The nose should be
a solid color. Lacking pigment is a serious
fault. A nose lacking all pigment is a
disqualifying fault.
Neck : Short to medium in length and very
muscular flowing into the shoulders and
should not be set on the dog so it appears
to stop at the shoulders.
Chest : Ribs should be well sprung (rounded)
and the chest wide and deep.
Depth of chest should be at least to the
elbows.
A hollow or narrow chest (slab sided) should
be considered a serious fault.
Back : Males should appear square and
balanced. Females should appear similar with
consideration given for body length. Short
with a very slight rise from the shoulders
to a slight drop in the croup is preferred.
A level back is acceptable as long as the
tail does not come straight off the top of
the back.
Shoulders : Shoulders should be well laid
back with significant angulations to allow
for good movement. Straight shoulders are a
fault.
Legs : Forelegs should be straight and wide
apart, neither bowing out nor turning in.
There should be significant bone substance.
Elbows should be relatively close to the
body. Lacking bone and substance is very
undesirable. Elbows that are loose or
“fiddle fronts” are a disqualifying fault.
“East / West” forelegs are a serious fault.
Rear legs should exhibit significant bend of
stifle so to allow for good movement.
They should be well muscled. Straight or
“posty” rear legs are a serious fault.
Cow hocks are a disqualifying fault.
Movement : Dogs should have a balanced gait
that drives off the rear and is complimented
by reach allowing the dog to cover ground
with a sense of power.
Dogs should single track. Pacing or crabbing
is a serious fault.
Feet : Round, tight both front and rear, and
the pasterns should be strong.
Weak pasterns and/or splayed feet are
disqualifying faults.
Height : Males - 18 to 20 inches at the
shoulder. Females - 17 to 19 inches at the
shoulder.
Weight : Between 50 to 70 lbs. for females
and 65 to 85 lbs. for males. Although height
and weight above the standard is to be
discouraged, there is no penalty as
long as the dog is well proportioned,
otherwise correct and balanced.
Color : Any color, except merle, is
acceptable with no preference for one over
another. The coat is short. A wavy coat or a
long coat is a disqualifying fault. There
should be no signs of feathering on the legs
or neck area, also a disqualifying fault.
Tail : A pump handle tail that naturally
reaches the hock is preferred, screwed short
or a docked tails are acceptable. The pump
handle tail should be carried low and not
over the back of the dog.
Temperament : Disposition should be outgoing
and happy. While a watchful nature may be
expected at home, human aggression without
provocation is a disqualifying fault.
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