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Dogs
Olde English Bulldogge
| Olde English
Bulldogge |
Brindle and white Olde English Bulldogge
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United States |
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| Classification and breed standards |
| Not recognized by any major kennel club |
| This breed of dog is
extinct |
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The current day Olde English Bulldogge is a
breed of
dog that resulted
from one American breeder,
David Leavitt. In 1971, Leavitt began breeding to restore the English
Bulldog to its original standard of the now extinct
Old English Bulldog, but without its aggressive tendency.
Appearance
Just as the original Old English Bulldog came in various sizes, the Olde
English Bulldogge ranges from 80 to 100 lbs (36 to 45 kg).
History
By combining the affable modern
English Bulldog
with the more resolute
American Pit Bull Terrier,
Bullmastiff, and
American Bulldog, David Leavitt of
Spring Grove, Pennsylvania was successful in eliminating the English
Bulldog's breathing problems and several other health issues, while at the same
time diminishing the tenacity of some of the other breeds.
Miscellaneous
The breed is currently registered by the
National Kennel Club, the
Animal Research Foundation, the
Continental Kennel Club and the
International Olde English Bulldogge Association.
Further reading
- McDonald, Joan. The Book of the Bulldog,
Neptune, NJ: TFH Publications,
ISBN 0866220275
- Jenkins, Robert. The Story of the Real Bulldog, Neptune, NJ: TFH
Publications,
ISBN 0793804914
External links
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