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.
Revised July 4, 2006
