Original English BulldoggeBreed infoBreed group: Working Color: white, white with patches of brindle, black, salmon or fawn, and tri colored (black, white, and tan or brindle). Height: Males 16-18 inches (41-46 cm.) Females 15-16 inches (38-41 cm.) Weight: Males 50-70 pounds (23-32 kg.) Females 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg.) Description: The head of the Original English Bulldogge is flat and wide with a strong jaw. The jaw has a distinctive undershot bite. The ears are rose shaped. The neck is medium length, heavily muscled, and widens towards the shoulders. The forequarters are heavy and have muscular shoulders and strong straight legs. The body is heavily muscled with a wide chest and a strong brisket. There is a slight downward slope from the hindquarters to the shoulders. The hindquarters are large, muscular, and longer in proportion than the forelegs, so as to make the hindquarters higher than the forequarter. The tail is docked for health reasons. The coat is short and smooth. The color is white, white with patches of brindle, black, salmon or fawn, and tri colored (black, white, and tan or brindle). Temperament: The Original English Bulldogge is loyal, bold, and fearless. The most important traits for this breed are health, temperament, lifespan, and loyalty; appearance is only secondary. They do best when they live indoors and are made an important part of the family. Living conditions: The Original English Bulldogge does best living indoors close to its family. Origin: The Original English Bulldogge came with the Wilkinson family in 1946 to Canada from Scotland. It had been kept by the Wilkinson family in Scotland for generations. These dogs are not a recreation but a true breed, directly descended from the original bull-baiting breed. PicturesComments |
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