{"data":{"slug":"olde-english-bulldogge","name":"Olde English Bulldogge","url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/olde-english-bulldogge","api_url":"https://techtools.cz/dog-atlas-api/v1/breeds/olde-english-bulldogge","also_known_as":["Olde English Bulldog"],"kind":"breed","extinct":false,"group":{"key":"molosser","label":"Mastiff \u0026 Mountain","fci_group":2,"fci_group_name":"Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs"},"size":"Large","origin":"United States","countries":["United States"],"height_cm":{"min":41.0,"max":51.0},"weight_kg":{"min":23.0,"max":36.0},"life_expectancy_years":{"min":10,"max":14},"temperament":["Friendly","Confident","Loyal","Courageous","Athletic"],"exercise_level":"Medium","wikipedia_views_60d":9202,"summary":"An American recreation of the athletic bull-baiting bulldog of the early 1800s, built to be more agile, healthier and gentler than the modern Bulldog, with a sturdy frame and a friendly nature.","photo":{"url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/olde-english-bulldogge-5c878e9c00-1280.webp","small_url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/olde-english-bulldogge-5c878e9c00-640.webp","width":500,"height":482,"author":"Ss 051","license":"CC BY-SA 3.0","license_url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0","source_url":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:UKC_Olde_English_Bulldogge_Male.jpg"},"updated_at":"2026-10-15T14:56:29Z","ratings":{"energy":3,"exercise":3,"grooming":1,"shedding":2,"trainability":3,"barking":2,"kids":4,"other_dogs":3},"coat":"Short, smooth and close-lying","colors":["Brindle","Fawn","Red","White","Black","Solid colours with or without white"],"fun_fact":"Researchers have suggested the Olde English Bulldogge as a possible outcross to help restore health to the heavily inbred modern Bulldog.","sections":{"overview":"The Olde English Bulldogge is a muscular, medium to large dog created in the United States to look like the bulldogs of the early nineteenth century, but without their fierce temperament or the breathing and joint problems of the modern show Bulldog.\n\nIt is a powerful but agile companion that is devoted to its people. It suits owners who want a sturdy, affectionate guardian and who can provide steady training and daily activity.","history":"The breed was started in the early 1970s by David Leavitt of Pennsylvania, who wanted a bulldog with the looks, soundness and athleticism of the old bull-baiting dogs. Using a line-breeding scheme borrowed from cattle science, he crossed Bulldogs with American Bulldogs, Bullmastiffs and a few other breeds until the type bred true.\n\nSeveral registries followed, and Leavitt later named his own line the Leavitt Bulldog. The United Kennel Club granted full recognition on 1 January 2014, placing the breed in its Guardian Dog Group.","appearance":"This is a well-balanced, muscular dog with a broad chest, prominent shoulders and a large head with a square, deep muzzle. The bite is undershot or reverse scissors, the nose is broad and black, and the almond-shaped eyes are dark to light brown.\n\nSmall rose, button or tulip ears are allowed, with rose preferred. Males stand roughly 43 to 51 cm and females 41 to 48 cm. Excessive wrinkling is considered a fault, since the aim is a dog that breathes freely in heat and cold.","personality":"Olde English Bulldogges are typically friendly, confident and eager to be near their family. They were bred away from the aggression of their ancestors and are usually good-natured with people, though they remain protective and can be strong-willed.\n\nEarly socialisation and consistent, patient training help a lot. They enjoy play and activity but are happy to relax at home afterwards.","care":"Daily walks and play sessions keep this strong dog fit and content, and it should not be over-exercised in hot weather. Short, regular training sessions work best, with firm but kind handling.\n\nThe short coat needs only occasional brushing. Check and clean any facial folds and the ears, keep nails trimmed, and watch the diet so the dog stays lean.","health":"Proponents describe the breed as healthier than the modern Bulldog, and it is often said to live into its teens, but it can still suffer from problems common to bulldog types, such as joint, skin and eye trouble. Choose breeders who health-test their dogs."},"recognition":{"fci_number":null,"fci_standard_url":null,"akc_url":null},"sources":{"wikipedia":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olde_English_Bulldogge","wikidata":"https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q38168","wikipedia_revision":1342879214},"profile":{"written_by":"AI model (Claude Sonnet) from the sources above","written_at":"2026-10-15T13:37:30Z"}}}