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Olde English Bulldogge Basics

The Olde English Bulldogge is a strong and attractive canine that makes a wonderful family pet. If you are on the lookout for a companion that will love you fiercely and protect you from anyone who looks suspicious, this breed could be the perfect fit. Check out the information below to learn more about these popular dogs and what you can expect once you bring one home.

The Olde English Bulldogge is a cross between a purebred English Bulldog, American Bulldog, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Bullmastiff.

Origin                       

The Olde English Bulldogge is a designer dog breed from the United States. The breed was developed by David Leavitt in 1971, who crossed an English Bulldog with an American Bulldog, Pitbull, and Bullmastiff. His goal was to develop a canine that had the looks of the 18^th century Bulldog and the personality of the modern English Bulldog, and he also wanted to ensure the breed wouldn’t have breathing problems.

Pedigree

The Olde English Bulldogge is a cross between a purebred English Bulldog, American Bulldog, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Bullmastiff.

Food / Diet

To ensure your furry companion will be strong, happy, and healthy, stick with feeding him a food that is packed with nutrients and natural ingredients.

You can feed your Olde English Bulldogge 3.5 cups of a high quality dry dog food every day, but split this amount up into multiple servings. If you are also going to feed your pet a high quality canned food for canines, simply reduce the amount of dry food accordingly so your pooch won’t gain too much weight.

The Olde English Bulldogge is known for being protective, capable, fearless, and determined.

Training

The Olde English Bulldogge is a smart dogthat is considered easy to train, but it is important to establish yourself as the pack leader during your training sessions, as these dogs can be independent. You will need to be positive, firm, and confident in your approach, without being harsh.

Weight

A large-sized breed, the Olde English Bulldogge weighs between 50 and 80 pounds.

Temperament / Behavior

This breed is known for being protective, capable, fearless, and determined. These dogs are also described as docile, friendly, and bold. Plus, they are eager to please, making them fantastic family pets.

In addition to being alert and confident, this breed also has the agility and drive to perform in various work roles. They love their family, and they are not afraid to protect their loved ones from anyone who appears threatening, so they make good watchdogs.

Common Health Problems

Like other hybrid canine breeds, the Olde English Bulldogge might be susceptible to the health problems that most commonly affect its parent breeds. However, there is no way to predict an individual dog’s long-term health, and there is no guarantee that your dogwill inherit any problems. The best that you can do is purchase your dog from a reputable breeder who can prove the health of the parents. Then keep an eye out for symptoms and work closely with your vet to give your pet the best care.

Hybrid breeds like the Olde English Bulldogge are surprisingly hardy and healthy. A couple of the health problems that this breed might be susceptible to include bloat and hip dysplasia.

Life Expectancy

The Olde English Bulldogge has an average lifespan of 11 or more years.

Exercise Requirements

This breed is agile, athletic, and strong, and these dogs can be active when they are conditioned properly. With training and playtime, you can release your pet’s energy in a positive way, but moderate and light exercise should be sufficient.

Make it a point to prevent your pet from exercising in temperatures that are too cold or too hot. And because these dogs enjoy walking, you can take your pet on a couple of daily walks, or let him run around off-leash in your backyard or at the dog park.

Keep in mind that these dogs like to chew a lot, so you should give your pooch a variety of bones and toys that are safe to chew. Giving your pet plenty of toys to play with while spending time indoors will also keep him mentally stimulated so boredom won’t lead to unwanted behaviors.

The Olde English Bulldogge is eager to please, making them fantastic family pets.

Recognized Clubs

The Olde English Bulldogge is not recognized by the American Kennel Club, as it is considered to be a hybrid breed. However, this breed is recognized by the American Canine Association Inc. (ACA), the American Pet Registry, Inc. (APRI), the Backwoods Bulldog Club (BBC), the Continental Kennel Club (CKC), the Dog Registry of America, Inc. (DRA), the International Olde English Bulldogge Association (IOEBA), the National Kennel Club (NKC), the Olde English Bulldogge Kennel Club (OEBKC), the Olde English Bulldogge Association (OEBA), and the United Kennel Club (UKC).

Coat

Your Olde English Bulldogge will have a short and shiny coat. These dogs shed an average amount, so a minimal amount of grooming is required. Brush your dog at least weekly to keep the shedding under control and keep the fur smooth and clean.

Puppies

As is the case with all puppies, provide your Olde English Bulldogge with a safe and clean environment in which he can grow, learn, and play. Supervise playtime with young children or with larger dogs to ensure your puppy won’t get hurt, as he will be small and delicate. Also, to prevent injuries, keep your puppy from jumping or from engaging in hard exercises until he’s old enough.

It is important to start training your Olde English Bulldogge as soon as possible. Proper obedience training and socialization will ensure your dog will respect your authority and will learn the rules of the house in no time.