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Olde Boston Bulldogge Champions
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Pronunciation:
ohld baw-stuhn bool-dawg
Breed Description:
The Olde Boston Bulldogge breed of dog is a medium sized breed of dog that should have a level top line and a compact body. The body should be slighlty longer than they are tall and should be muscular and athletic in appearance. The head of the Olde Boston Bulldog should be large and slightly rounded with medium sized ears that can either be rose shaped, hanging or erect. The muzzle is short but not as short as a Boston Terrier so the breed suffers less from respiratory problems. The Olde Boston Bulldogge usually have a medium length tail that is docked short.
The coat of the Olde Boston Bulldogge should be short and close to the skin. It should cover the dog completely and have a shiny appearance. The texture is usually medium in roughness. They can be found in a number of color combination including brindle, black and white, blue and fawn, black and red with or without white markings in any of the colors.
Temperament:
The Olde Boston Bulldogge breed of dog is a friendly and intelligent breed that is a wonderful family dog. They are very loyal to their owners and are generally very loving to everyone they meet. The breed does very well with children of all ages and tend to be very patient and gentle with them. Generally, the Olde Boston Bulldogge is energetic and playful. They usually do well with other pets and dogs.
Height:
The average height for an Olde Boston Bulldogge is between 14 to 17 inches for a female and 14 to 18 inches for a male.
Weight:
The average weight for an Olde Boston Bulldogge is between 20 to 45 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Olde Boston Bulldogge breed of dog is considered to be a hardy breed and there are no known health problems at this time.
Living Conditions:
The Olde Boston Bulldogge breed of dog can do very well in apartments if they are exercised properly, however, the ideal living condition is a home with a large fenced yard. In addition, while they do enjoy being outside, they should not be an outdoor dog; this is a breed that loves being with their owners.
Exercise:
The Olde Boston Bulldogge breed of dog are considered to have an average activity level and will need between 20 to 30 minutes of exercise each day.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Olde Boston Bulldogge breed of dog is a very easy breed to groom and they require little to no maintenance to keep their coats healthy. On average, you should expect to brush your dog on a weekly basis to remove dead hairs and dirt. A wipe down with a damp cloth will keep them clean and they should only be bathed when it is absolutely necessary. Ears should be cleaned on a regular basis and nails should be clipped once or twice a month. The only other task is to wipe down the dog's face, wrinkles and around the eyes on a daily basis to reduce the risk of skin infections.
Origin:
The Olde Boston Bulldogge breed of dog is believed to ahve been developed around the time of the Boston Terrier and is believed to share the same history. The Olde Boston Bulldogge was developed as a fighting dog by crossing a number of Bull and Terrier breeds to create a large, muscular and tenacious fighting dog. The original Boston Bulldog was considered to be the same breed as the Boston Terrier, however, the smaller puppies produced in the litters were refined and later became known as the Boston Terrier. The other larger puppies, stayed much the way they were and became known as the Boston Bulldog. As dog fighting became outlawed, the Boston Bulldog began to dwindle in number until it is believed that they were extinct. However, a few dedicated breeders managed to preserve the breed and today, the Olde Boston Bulldogge is quickly gaining popularity. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
