Description

A medium sized to large medium sized, smooth coated dog. Large headed with thick bones that does not impede vigor. Broad muzzle with a short face, but not too short to hinder breathing capabilities. Hindquarters should be slightly higher than the foreparts. The bulldogge should have a symmetrical body and be well muscled. The head should be large without being out of proportion to the body. Cheeks should be well defined and rounded. From the stop to the end of the muzzle should measure 1.5 inches. The muzzle should be **noticeably** turned upwards, well defined with good wrinkle, the wrinkle should not be too loose with excessive folds over the nose, the bite should be undershot without excess & square. Nostrils should be large & wide, black preferred. The teeth [canines] should be wide apart & large. Eyes from the front, set low and wide apart. Eyes should neither be bulging or sunken. Ears rose or button, ears should not be erect or cropped. The most defining part of the breed, it should be as great in circumference as possible, [ circumference should be equal to height, more superior bulls will have greater circumference of head than height]. Circumference of head from females will not be as large as a male. Cheeks should be well defined showing power; definition of cheeks to be considered by age of bulldogge [this feature gains more definition with age] 2 to 3 years final maturity. Too much attention should not be placed on this feature in a young bulldogge. Jaws should be as follows: lower jaw projecting further than upper jaw which will give the jaw an upward turn. The bite should be square. Tusk [Teeth]: Canines should be wide apart with smaller teeth set in between canines. Lips should be loose & heavy, {*without being sloppy*} hanging below jaw, should be full in appearance. Nose must lay well back, large, broad & moist, color *1st* perfectly black preferred, *2nd* partly colored or dudley noses are not preferred but is not a disqualification. Eyes are set as far apart as possible, eyes should be large without bulging, eyes should be perfectly set [equal on each side] from the middle of the skull. The ears should be rose shaped [short, small & folds more to side] or button [semi pricked with forward fold]. The stop is the indentation between the eyes, the stop should be deep & wide, it should extend to the skull, this feature gives the skull a square appearance. The deepness of the stop gives more definition as to how the eyes and ears are set. Thick, strong and arched, with loose skin forming dewlap on each side, the neck should be short, not having a long appearance at all. Bulldogges should have what is called a Bull-Neck [Thick, Muscular, & Short] not a Goose-Neck [Overly long, or Little muscle] which would show no strength or shape. The shoulders should be broad & deep. The chest should be well sprung and deep. A rise to the rear is desired as long as it is not in excess making the symmetry of the dog suffer. Forelegs should be muscular, straight and wide apart, a slight bow is not a fault unless it is in excess with elbows turning outwards. The bulldogge should be up on his pastern, the pastern should be strong. Hind legs should be muscled showing power, hocks slightly bent, feet round and compact. Chest is as wide & deep as possible with rib cage in proportion. Ribs should be round. Loins should be powerful with tuck-up that does not take away from the cobby appearance. Either straight, turning down, or screwed. The tail should not be carried over the back. There are no deductions for a docked tail, it has no bearing on the quality of the dog. Hind legs should be higher than the front legs without exaggeration, they should turn out at stifle [knee] without excess which causes hock to turn inward slightly, the feet are longer than the front feet and are compact. Forelegs are shorter than the hind legs, forelegs should be powerful, forelegs can be straight or bowed [without excess] The forelegs should be turned out a little at the shoulder so that the body can swing. Should be straight at the pastern, feet should be large, moderately round. The toes should be split without being splayed. There are no deductions for tight toes. Brindle/white, All other brindle [including black/brindle. Solid white or pied, Fawn or Tan. Solid Black is an undesirable color. Blue is not an original color of the bulldogge but is allowable, when judging the color should not play a factor in the quality of the dog, the color of the bulldogge should not be considered except in cases of equal merit; the undesirables would then take second. The coat is short & close, it is very smooth and silky to the touch.

Origin

Because of the downfall of the modern day bulldog the recreation of a better bulldogge was started, the OVB was developed by Carlos Woods and the development of the OVB began back in 1988. The OVB comes down from English Bulldog, American Bulldog, German Boxer, Staffy Bull and the Olde Bulldogge.

Temperament

The Olde Victorian Bulldogge is a loyal, well tempered, steady dog. He gets along well with other family pets when raised with them and loves children and have been found and proven to be child prood. He is brave and protective. He saves his deep bark for really important matters. He is large and strong, and sometimes stubborn so early training is advised. As a puppy, they will chew everyting they can find. The bulldogge should be fierce backing down from nothing, but must first be steady, loyal & true with a dependable nature. He should be bold without too much aggression.

Height

Height: Dogs 22-24 inches (56-61 cm) Bitches 20-22 inches (51 cm)

Weight

Weight: Dogs from 65 pounds (29 kg) Bitches from 60 pounds (27 kg)

Known Health Problems

Slow development of joints [joint supplements recommended] Entropian is rare but because of wrinkles can occur. Cherry eye is also rare but can occur as well.

Conditions for Living

The Olde Victorian Bulldog is good for apartment life. They are inactive indoors and should at least have a small yard. They handle the heat and cold weather really well, but when temperatures are extreme shade and fresh water is recommended.

Exercise Requirments

The Olde Victorian Bulldog can walk for miles, and should be taken on a run.

Life Expectancy

About 10-14 years

Grooming

The smooth, fine, short-haired coat is easy to groom. Comb and brush with a firm bristle brush, and bathe only when necessary. Wipe the face with a damp cloth every day to clean inside the wrinkles. This breed is an average shedder.

Group

Working