Olde English Bulldogge Breed Standard
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BREEDERS CUP ASSOCIATION - OLDE ENGLISH BULLDOGGE 2018 OLDE ENGLISH BULLDOGGE BREED STANDARD FOREWORD The original Bulldog originated in England between 1600 and 1700. These were the early ancestors to many of the Bull breeds that exist today including the English Bulldog and the American Bulldog. They were bred to participate in blood sports like bull ba iting. This so called sport, became quite popular in England throughout the middle of the 18th Century. Bull baiting primarily consisted of staking out a bull and allowing several Bulldogs to attack it. A dog of great courage and agility was needed for bull baiting. This dog was of medium size; larger dogs were considered to be the result of Mastiff crosses. Around 1835, laws were passed in England prohibiting bull baiting and the Bu lldog’s main purpose of existence vanished. Within a decade the number s of Bulldogs declined drastically almost to extinction. Dog show fanciers eventually decided to reconstruct the breed, but wanted to tone down the aggressive temperament of the orig inal Bulldog. They crossed the remnants of the existing stock with othe r breeds and over the years that followed they developed the modern English Bulldog. This breed however, was nothing like the original Bulldog; not athletic, unable to breed naturally, unable to handle the temperatures of the outdoors, etc. I n 1971 Dave L eavitt decided to reconstruct the original Bulldog of the 17th and 18th century and started the foundation of his Olde Englis h Bulldogge. He did not want the disposition of the original Bulldog’s viciousness, but Dave Leavitt was drawn to the Bulldog’s fie rce appearance. His idea was that a “modern protection dog, which looks really tough will repulse an assailant without having to bite.” He ut ilized a line - breeding scheme that was developed for cattle at The Ohio State University. Various genetic crosses have been used in his careful, thoughtful, well - planned breeding program to obtain this goal. The foundation of most of today's Olde English Bulldogges can be traced to English Bulldog, American Bulldog, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Mastiff. These vario us dog breeds were used very selectively in various combinations to obtain the desired physical traits of the original Bulldog. The result has been a good looking Bulldog of great athletic ability that is much healthier and physically fit without most or a ll of the problems that are inherent in many of today's English Bulldogs. The goal of all Olde English Bulldogge breeders should be to produce genetically healthier Bulldogges that are free breathers , free breeders, and free whelpers. GENERAL IMPRESSIO N The ideal Olde English Bulldogge is a medium size, short coated dog with a stout muscular body that is wide and heavy in the shoulders. Olde English Bulldogges are athletic and are of very good health. Males are free breeders and females are free whe lpers. Olde English Bulldogges are devoid of all breathing issues and are capable of enjoying outdoor activity without concern except in extreme heat or cold. CHARACTERISTICS - The Olde English Bulldogge has a very stable and trustworthy disposition; and is resolute and courageous. It is a loyal companion, capable protector, and the ultimate family member. Eliminating Fault : Viciousness, human aggression in any way, or extreme shyness. Disqualifications : Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid. HEAD - – Large and high, moderately sunken between the eyes skin around the eyes Serious Faults: Misshapen or “bugged” eyes; (medial furrow). The circumference of the head should be equal to or v isible haw showing while dog is looking straight ahead; greater than the dog's height at the withers. entropionism (when a portion of the eyelid is inverted or folded Fault : A narrow head or one that appears too small for the body inward) ; cherry eye; and/or excessive amounts of loose skin. Disqualifying Fault : Crossed eyes; non - symmetrically shaped eyes EARS - The small, thin, "rose" ears are set high on the head. The M UZZLE - Broad, deep and short with moderate wrinkling. The front inner edge of each ear joins the outline of the s kull at the top bite is undershot with the bottom jaw turning up noticeably. Lower back corner of the skull, placing them wide apart and well away from canines should not protrude. A full complement of large, strong, the eyes. Dropped ears are acceptable as long they are small, not white teeth will meet in an undershot bite. The canines are wide “hound like”. apart; and the incisors are in an even, level row. Serious Faults: Erect ears; prick ears; button ears Serious Fault : Lower canines protruding; muzzle shorter than 1 ½”; t ongue showing when the mouth is closed. E YES - Viewed from the front, the eyes are situated low down in the Eliminating Fault : Scissor bite, even bite, muzzle too long (more skull well away from the ears. They are set in the front of the head than 3 inches) and are wide apart but with their outer corners within the outline of Disqualifying Faults : Wry mouth; overshot bite the cheek, when viewed from the front. The eyes and the stop are set in the same straight line. Eyes are free from entropionism (when a portion of the eyelid is inverted or folded inward), cherry eye, and/or excessive amounts of loose skin. Any color is acceptable. However, odd eyes (one dark, one blue or ligh t) are not preferred. Sunken nor bulging eyes is a serious fault . Lacking pigment around the eyes is undesirable. When the dog is looking directly forward, the lids cover the white of the eyeball. There is no haw showing. Fault : Odd eyes (one dark, one blue or light), lacking pigment in the 1 BREEDERS CUP ASSOCIATION - OLDE ENGLISH BULLDOGGE 2018 N OSE - Broad with open nostrils (nares) with no sign of air HINDQUARTERS - The rear legs are strong and large, and they restriction. The nose should not be pushed up between the eyes. are slightly longer than the forelegs, which elevates the loin above the From the stop to the end of the nose must be at least one and one half shoulders. inches. The nose should be a solid color. The wide, large nostrils are open. Nose roll does not protrude over the nost rils, constricting GAIT - Dogs should have a balanced gait that drives off the rear and breathing. is complimented by reach allowing the dog to cover ground with a Serious Fault : Nose lacking pigment sense of power. Dogs should singl e track. Eliminating Faults : Pinched nostrils. Over - nose roll, even if broken, Serious Faults: Pacing or crabbing when gaiting that covers any part of the nose Disqualifying Fault: Nose lacking all pigment COAT - The short, straight coat lies flat and close, and is smooth, glossy and of a fine texture. There are no fringes, feathers or curls . N ECK - Short to medium in length, thick neck is deep, strong, well - The coat is short. A wavy coat or a long coat is a disqualifying fault arched, and very muscular flowing into the shoulders and should not and should not be registered. There should be no signs of feathering be set on the dog so it appears to stop at the shoulders. on the legs, ears or neck area, this is a disqualifying fault and should Serious Faults: Thin, weak neck not be registered. OEBS with any sign of long or wavy coats are NOT to be registered. SHOULDERS - Shoulders should be well laid back with significant Disqualifications : Wavy coat; long coat; feathering hair on the legs, muscularity and angulations to allow for good movement. ears, or neck area Fault : Weak and/or straight shoulders C OLOR - Coat color is uniform, pure, and brilliant. Any color is B ACK - Males should appear square and balanced. Females should acceptable with no preference for one over another . 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. SIZE : HEIGHT - Preferred: Females 17 to 19 inches at the withers; Males CHEST – Ribs should be well sprung (rounded) and the chest wide 18 to 20 inches at the withers. and deep. Depth of chest should b e at least to the elbows. WEIGHT - Preferred: Females between 50 to 70 pounds; Males 65 to Serious Faults: A hollow or narrow chest (slab sided) 85 pounds. Although height and weight above the standard is to be discouraged, there is no penalty as long as the dog is well proportioned and TAIL - A pump handle tail that naturally reaches the hock is otherwise correct and balanced preferred, screwed short or a docked tail are acceptable. The pump handle tail should be carried low and not over the back of the dog. Serious Fault: Gay tail FAULTS LISTING: FOREQUARTERS - The shoulders are very broad and muscular. A narrow head or one that appears too small for the body They are widespread providing stability and great power. Odd eyes (one dark, one blue or light) Lacking pigment in the skin around the eyes Weak and/or straight shoulders FORELEGS – The stout forelegs are straight and muscular. They are set wide apart. The legs themselves are not curved or bandy. Serious Faults: There should be significant bone substance. The relatively close to Lower canines protruding the body, low elbows allow free movement of front assembly. Muzzle shorter than 1 ½” Pastern s are short, straight and strong. Tongue showing when the mouth is closed Serious Faults: “Easty/Westy” forelegs; weak pasterns Misshapen or bugged eyes Eliminating Faults : Elbows that are loose; “fiddle fronts” (where the V isible haw showing while dog is looking straight ahead feet are closer together than the chest is apart with the feet turning Entropionism (when a portion of the eyelid is inverted or folded outward with weak pasterns) inward) Cherry eye L EGS - Hind legs - Rear legs should exhibit significant bend of stifle Excessive amounts of loose skin around the eyes so to allow for good movement.