Olde English Bulldogge physique | ||||||
Weight: | Male: 60-80 lbs, Females: 50-70 lbs | |||||
Height: | Males 17-20", Females: 16-19" | |||||
Coat: | Short and close or medium and fine | |||||
Color: | Gray, black, brindle of red, brindle spots on white, fawn, red or black solid or with white | |||||
Tail: | Long, straight, with pump handle preferred | |||||
Litter size: | 6-9 puppies | |||||
Life span: | 11+ years | |||||
The Olde English Bulldogge is a muscular, medium sized dog of great strength, stability and athleticism. It is well balanced and proportioned with no exaggerated features. It has the appearance of a dog capable of doing it's original job of bull baiting. Excessive height would have been detrimental for the old working Bulldog as it had to “play low” to avoid the bull’s horns and fasten onto it's nose. A heavyweight dog would also have been at a disadvantage as the bull’s nose would have been likely to rip sending the dog flying.
The disposition of the Olde English Bulldogge is confident, courageous and alert. Olde English Bulldogges are very friendly and loving. They are extremely strong and occasionally display same sex dog aggression, so socialization and obedience training are important. It is best to channel high energy individuals to some type of work and exercise.
