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Original English Bulldogge Champions
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Pronunciation:
uh-rij-uh-nl ing-glish bool-dawg
Breed Description:
The Original English Bulldogge breed of dog is a medium sized breed of dog that should be muscular and solid. This is a stable dog with a slightly sloped top line and a very wide chest. The overall appearance should be of powerful dog with a thick neck and body and a large flat head that is broad. The muzzle should be square in shape and short, although not as short as the English Bulldog. The ears should be rose shaped and the medium length tail is commonly docked.
The coat of the Original English 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 colors including white, black, tan, fawn, tri-colored or brindled.
Temperament:
The Original English Bulldogge breed of dog are very intelligent and while they do need a strong owner, the breed can be very easy to train and generally has an eager to please temperament. Still, they can take on the role of the alpha if they find their owner lacking so they are not recommended for new or timid owners. They are generally very courageous and take the role of protector within their family. They are good with children and are generally very patient and gentle with them. They are often described as a loyal and bold dog.
Height:
The average height for an Original English Bulldogge is between 15 to 16 inches for a female and 16 to 18 inches for a male.
Weight:
The average weight for an Original English Bulldogge is between 40 to 55 pounds for a female and 50 to 70 pounds for a male.
Health Problems:
The Original English Bulldogge breed of dog is considered to be a hardy breed and there are no known health problems at this time.
Living Conditions:
The Original English 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 Original English 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:
9 to 12 years
Grooming:
The Original English 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 Original English Bulldogge breed of dog has a origin that is rather unknown. We do know that the breed is believed to have been one of the original English Bulldog lines when the breed was commonly used for bull baiting but it is not clear how the line was maintained when the English Bulldog was being refined into what we see today. We do know that its survival and origins can be linked to a Scottish family, who maintained the breed for generations. The Wilkinsones maintained the breed in Loch Loman, Scotland and imported them into North America when they immigrated to Canada. Although the overall history of the Original English Bulldogge has been lost, the breed, along with a standard and documentation of the breed has been maintained since 1946, when the Original English Bulldogge arrived in North America. 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.
