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 ½”. 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
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 ½”. 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
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