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[[File:Barkley In Pose.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Barkley OEBKC]] |
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[[File:Bruno-Tat2.jpg|thumb|200px|Olde English Bulldogge male]] |
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=== General overview of Bull-baiting and Blood Sport during the English Regency Period === |
=== General overview of Bull-baiting and Blood Sport during the English Regency Period === |
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[[Bull baiting]] [[dog]]s, referred to today as bulldogs, were bred to bait animals, mainly bulls and bears. Baiting sports, often referred to as "[[Blood Sport]]", were extremely popular from their inception around the 12th century until they started being banned across Europe in 1835.<ref>*{{cite book | last =Jenkins | first =Robert | authorlink = | coauthors =Ken Mollett | title =The Story of the Real Bulldog | publisher =[[TFH Publications]] | year= 1997 | location =Neptune, NJ | isbn =0-7938-0491-4}}</ref> During "[[Bull-baiting]]" the dog would attempt to flatten itself to the ground, creeping as close to the bull as possible, then darting out and attempting to bite the bull in the nose or head area.<ref>{{cite book|title=Encyclopedia of Traditional British Rural Sports |year=2005|publisher=Routledge (UK)|url=http://books.google.com/books?vid=ISBN041535224X&id=jKjYyGF8hSwC&pg=RA2-PA52&lpg=RA2-PA52&dq=Bull-baiting&ie=ISO-8859-1&output=html|isbn=0-415-35224-X}}</ref> The bull would often be tethered by a collar and rope which was staked into the ground. As the dog darted at the bull, the bull would attempt to catch the dog with his head and horns and throw it into the air. |
[[Bull baiting]] [[dog]]s, referred to today as bulldogs, were bred to bait animals, mainly bulls and bears. Baiting sports, often referred to as "[[Blood Sport]]", were extremely popular from their inception around the 12th century until they started being banned across Europe in 1835.<ref>*{{cite book | last =Jenkins | first =Robert | authorlink = | coauthors =Ken Mollett | title =The Story of the Real Bulldog | publisher =[[TFH Publications]] | year= 1997 | location =Neptune, NJ | isbn =0-7938-0491-4}}</ref> During "[[Bull-baiting]]" the dog would attempt to flatten itself to the ground, creeping as close to the bull as possible, then darting out and attempting to bite the bull in the nose or head area.<ref>{{cite book|title=Encyclopedia of Traditional British Rural Sports |year=2005|publisher=Routledge (UK)|url=http://books.google.com/books?vid=ISBN041535224X&id=jKjYyGF8hSwC&pg=RA2-PA52&lpg=RA2-PA52&dq=Bull-baiting&ie=ISO-8859-1&output=html|isbn=0-415-35224-X}}</ref> The bull would often be tethered by a collar and rope which was staked into the ground. As the dog darted at the bull, the bull would attempt to catch the dog with his head and horns and throw it into the air. |
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The Old English Bulldog is a muscular, medium sized dog of great strength, stability and athleticism. It is well balanced and proportioned with no exaggerated features. It has the appearance of a dog capable of doing its original job of bull baiting. Excessive height would have been detrimental for the old working bulldog as it had to “play low” to avoid the bull’s horns and fasten onto its nose. A heavyweight dog would also have been at a disadvantage, as the bull 's nose would have been likely to rip sending the dog flying. |
The Old English Bulldog is a muscular, medium sized dog of great strength, stability and athleticism. It is well balanced and proportioned with no exaggerated features. It has the appearance of a dog capable of doing its original job of bull baiting. Excessive height would have been detrimental for the old working bulldog as it had to “play low” to avoid the bull’s horns and fasten onto its nose. A heavyweight dog would also have been at a disadvantage, as the bull 's nose would have been likely to rip sending the dog flying. |
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Puppies do not have the same features yet like the adult dogs. Same as [[boxer]] and [[bulldog]] puppies, the face is often not wrinkled yet, and the nose looks slighly longer than the mature dogs. With time the puppies will gain the characteristic appearance the mature dogs has. |
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File:Pups.jpeg|Puppies |
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File:Renascence Bulldogge Welpe.JPG|Puppies do not have the same features yet like the adult dogs. |
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File:OEB Pup.JPG|Olde English Bulldogge puppy, 5,5 months old. |
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File:OldeEnglischBulldogge Jung.JPG|Young Olde English Bulldogge. |
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=== Temperament === |
=== Temperament === |
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== Health == |
== Health == |
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[[File:OEB-chart.jpg|thumb|200px|Canine Developmental Health and Performance registry, Olde English Bulldogge chart]] |
[[File:OEB-chart.jpg|thumb|200px|Canine Developmental Health and Performance registry, Olde English Bulldogge chart]] |
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[[File:Olde English Bulldogge Duke.jpg|thumb|200px|Black and white Olde English Bulldogge]] |
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The Olde English Bulldogge may be a healthier breed of dog than many modern [[Bulldog]] [[breed]]s, though they can be affected by many of the same disorders that occur in any breed. Proponents of the breed maintain that it does not suffer from the same disorders as [[purebred]] [[English bulldog]]s.<ref name="Barrons">{{cite web | url=http://books.google.com/books?id=0Fu4k_BSNFQC&pg=PA15&dq=Olde+English+Bulldogge&hl=en&sa=X&ei=n_8LUc2DG7Sv0AHXo4DICw&ved=0CDYQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=Olde%20English%20Bulldogge&f=false | title=Olde English Bulldogges | publisher=Barron's Educational Series | work=Bulldogs | date=October 1, 2009 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | author=Maggitti, Phil | pages=15}}</ref> Many breeders are now x-raying hips to reduce the incidence of hip dysplasia as well as having dogs evaluated by organizations such as the [[Orthopedic Foundation for Animals]] (OFA) and the University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program ([[PennHIP]]). The Olde English Bulldogge is also quickly becoming well respected in many working venues such as weight pull, therapy training, and obedience.<ref name="dogbreedinfo.com">http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/oldeenglishbulldogge.htm</ref> They have become excellent breathers and do not have to be kept in an air conditioned environment on hot days.<ref name="dogbreedinfo.com"/> [[Artificial insemination]] is not a standard protocol when [[animal husbandry|breeding]] Olde English Bulldogges; natural ties are the standard.<ref name="dogbreedinfo.com"/> Breeders from the Olde English Bulldogge Kennel Club are working vigorously on educating new [[breeder]]s on genetic disorders and the benefits modern genetic testing for these disorders can have on preventing genetic disorders in domestic animals.{{citation needed|date=February 2013}} Many breeders are also becoming more aware of how important [[selective breeding]] can be to the breed as a whole. |
The Olde English Bulldogge may be a healthier breed of dog than many modern [[Bulldog]] [[breed]]s, though they can be affected by many of the same disorders that occur in any breed. Proponents of the breed maintain that it does not suffer from the same disorders as [[purebred]] [[English bulldog]]s.<ref name="Barrons">{{cite web | url=http://books.google.com/books?id=0Fu4k_BSNFQC&pg=PA15&dq=Olde+English+Bulldogge&hl=en&sa=X&ei=n_8LUc2DG7Sv0AHXo4DICw&ved=0CDYQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=Olde%20English%20Bulldogge&f=false | title=Olde English Bulldogges | publisher=Barron's Educational Series | work=Bulldogs | date=October 1, 2009 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | author=Maggitti, Phil | pages=15}}</ref> Many breeders are now x-raying hips to reduce the incidence of hip dysplasia as well as having dogs evaluated by organizations such as the [[Orthopedic Foundation for Animals]] (OFA) and the University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program ([[PennHIP]]). The Olde English Bulldogge is also quickly becoming well respected in many working venues such as weight pull, therapy training, and obedience.<ref name="dogbreedinfo.com">http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/oldeenglishbulldogge.htm</ref> They have become excellent breathers and do not have to be kept in an air conditioned environment on hot days.<ref name="dogbreedinfo.com"/> [[Artificial insemination]] is not a standard protocol when [[animal husbandry|breeding]] Olde English Bulldogges; natural ties are the standard.<ref name="dogbreedinfo.com"/> Breeders from the Olde English Bulldogge Kennel Club are working vigorously on educating new [[breeder]]s on genetic disorders and the benefits modern genetic testing for these disorders can have on preventing genetic disorders in domestic animals.{{citation needed|date=February 2013}} Many breeders are also becoming more aware of how important [[selective breeding]] can be to the breed as a whole. |
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The Olde English Bulldogge was developed in the 1970s by David Leavitt as a re-creation of the healthier working bulldog from the early 1800s in.[1] Using a breeding scheme developed for cattle, Leavitt crossed bulldogs with Pit bull terriers, Bull Mastiffs, and American Bulldogs. (American Bulldogs are strong, well-built dogs commonly mistaken for pit bulls.) The result was an athletic breed that looks similar to the bulldogs of 1820 but also has a friendly temperament.
History
General overview of Bull-baiting and Blood Sport during the English Regency Period
Bull baiting dogs, referred to today as bulldogs, were bred to bait animals, mainly bulls and bears. Baiting sports, often referred to as "Blood Sport", were extremely popular from their inception around the 12th century until they started being banned across Europe in 1835.[2] During "Bull-baiting" the dog would attempt to flatten itself to the ground, creeping as close to the bull as possible, then darting out and attempting to bite the bull in the nose or head area.[3] The bull would often be tethered by a collar and rope which was staked into the ground. As the dog darted at the bull, the bull would attempt to catch the dog with his head and horns and throw it into the air. In 1835, the Cruelty to Animals Act was passed in Parliament that outlawed "Blood Sport" in Great Britain.[4] The bulldog's work was suddenly over and the bulldog rapidly started dying out. Around 1865 dog fanciers began developing dog clubs which eventually culminated into conformation shows. Many fanciers utilized various remnants of the dog utilized for "Blood Sport" to resurrect the "Bull" dog and ultimately developed today's modern English bulldog.
History of the Olde English Bulldogge
The Olde English Bulldogge is an attempt to recreate the "Regency Period Bull Baiter" and was developed in the early 1970s by David Leavitt, of Coatesville, PA.[5] Mr. Leavitt began his project in 1971 utilizing the cattle line breeding scheme of Dr. Fechimer from Ohio State University.[6] The goal was to create a dog with the look, health, and athleticism of the original bull-baiting dogs, but with a much less aggressive temperament.[6] The foundation crosses consisted of ½ English Bulldog, and the other half Bullmastiff, American Pit Bull Terrier, and American Bulldog.[5] After many planned crosses, the Olde English Bulldogge emerged and began to breed true.[5] Thus, Leavitt formed the Olde English Bulldogge Association (OEBA) to maintain the breeds stud book and issue registration papers to future offspring.[7]
During the 1980s Ben and Karen Campetti from Sandisfield, Massachusetts, worked closely with Leavitt in breeding the Olde English Bulldogge.[5] In 1993 Leavitt stopped breeding and turned the OEBA registry as well as his personal breeding stock over to Working Dog Inc. which was owned and operated by Michael Walz of Pennsylvania.[8]
In 2001 the Olde English Bulldogge Kennel Club (OEBKC) was formed to address the unmet needs of owners and breeders alike.[8] The OEBKC is currently the recognized Parent Club for the breed with both the American Rare Breed Association (ARBA) and the United Kennel Club (UKC).[9] The breed was enrolled with the Caninie Developmental Health and Performance Registry in August 2008 in order to evaluate the breed for recognition within the UKC as a purebred breed of dog.[10] On April 12, 2013 the UKC announced that the Olde English Bulldogge would become a fully recognized breed as of January 1, 2014.[11]
Characteristics
Appearance
The Old English Bulldog is a muscular, medium sized dog of great strength, stability and athleticism. It is well balanced and proportioned with no exaggerated features. It has the appearance of a dog capable of doing its original job of bull baiting. Excessive height would have been detrimental for the old working bulldog as it had to “play low” to avoid the bull’s horns and fasten onto its nose. A heavyweight dog would also have been at a disadvantage, as the bull 's nose would have been likely to rip sending the dog flying. Puppies do not have the same features yet like the adult dogs. Same as boxer and bulldog puppies, the face is often not wrinkled yet, and the nose looks slighly longer than the mature dogs. With time the puppies will gain the characteristic appearance the mature dogs has.
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Puppies -
Puppies do not have the same features yet like the adult dogs. -
Olde English Bulldogge puppy, 5,5 months old. -
Young Olde English Bulldogge.
Temperament
The disposition of the Olde English Bulldoge is confident, courageous and alert,[12] Olde English Bulldogges are very friendly and loving.[12] They are extremely strong so socialization and obedience training are important.[12]
Health
The Olde English Bulldogge may be a healthier breed of dog than many modern Bulldog breeds, though they can be affected by many of the same disorders that occur in any breed. Proponents of the breed maintain that it does not suffer from the same disorders as purebred English bulldogs.[13] Many breeders are now x-raying hips to reduce the incidence of hip dysplasia as well as having dogs evaluated by organizations such as the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) and the University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program (PennHIP). The Olde English Bulldogge is also quickly becoming well respected in many working venues such as weight pull, therapy training, and obedience.[14] They have become excellent breathers and do not have to be kept in an air conditioned environment on hot days.[14] Artificial insemination is not a standard protocol when breeding Olde English Bulldogges; natural ties are the standard.[14] Breeders from the Olde English Bulldogge Kennel Club are working vigorously on educating new breeders on genetic disorders and the benefits modern genetic testing for these disorders can have on preventing genetic disorders in domestic animals.[citation needed] Many breeders are also becoming more aware of how important selective breeding can be to the breed as a whole.
See also
References
- ^ England http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/oldeenglishbulldogge.htm
- ^ *Jenkins, Robert (1997). The Story of the Real Bulldog. Neptune, NJ: TFH Publications. ISBN 0-7938-0491-4.
{{cite book}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Encyclopedia of Traditional British Rural Sports. Routledge (UK). 2005. ISBN 0-415-35224-X.
- ^ Fogle, Bruce (2000). The new encyclopedia of the dog. New York: Dorling Kindersley. p. 381. ISBN 0-7894-6130-7.
{{cite book}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c d http://oldeenglishbulldoggekennelclub.com/page11222625.aspx
- ^ a b Semencic, Carl (August 1984). The World of Fighting Dogs. Neptune, NJ: TFH Publications. ISBN 0-86622-656-7.
- ^ *Semencic, Carl (April 1998). Gladiator Dogs. Neptune, NJ: TFH Publications. ISBN 0-7938-0596-1.
- ^ a b [1] Olde English Bulldogge Kennel Club History Page
- ^ Rare Breed Spotlight, Dog World Magazine, March 2009
- ^ [2] Canine Developmental Health and Performance Registry Home Page
- ^ [3] UKC Announcement of Recognition
- ^ a b c "Olde English Bulldogge". Top Dog. DK Publishing. March 9, 2012. p. 263. Retrieved February 1, 2013.
- ^ Maggitti, Phil (October 1, 2009). "Olde English Bulldogges". Bulldogs. Barron's Educational Series. p. 15. Retrieved February 1, 2013.
- ^ a b c http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/oldeenglishbulldogge.htm
- DePrisco, Andrew (1990). The Mini-Atlas of Dog Breeds. Neptune, NJ: TFH Publications. ISBN 0-86622-091-7.
- Brearley, Joan McDonald (1985). The Book of the Bulldog. Neptune, NJ: TFH Publications. ISBN 0-86622-027-5.
- Can the Bulldog be saved? (NY Times Magazine, Nov. 22, 2011)
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