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History
The English sport of bull-baiting allowed for a specialized breed in the form of the Old English Bulldog. This new breed of the period was extremely compact, broad and muscular. A particular characteristic of the breed was the lower jaw that projected considerably in front of the upper jaw, which made possible a strong, vice-like grip. The nose was deeply set, which allowed the dog to get enough air as it gripped the bull.
Many people consider it extinct including all kennel clubs. But On Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, John and Lolly Wilkinson have been breeding a rare strain of Bulldogs that remains true to it’s historic ancestors. The Wilkinson’s canines originate from those dogs taken to Canada with pair from Scotland in 1946.
The form of this dog is similar to its ancestors and is not a recreation of the old bulldog but the real thing. Even in Canada it is still unknown but it may become more popular in the future.
This dog is healthier and more athletic than the modern bulldog and makes an excellent family guard dog because of it’s unagressive nature and can sense a bad situation. This is the ancestor of all powerful molossers today including the bullmastiff,pitbull and Tosa inu to name a few.
The English Bulldog may be a fine animal to own for its sweet disposition, but it has maintained nothing of the tenacity, speed, and agility that were the definitive characteristics of the Old English Bulldog.
Olde English Bulldogge
The contemporary recreation of the breed is called the Olde Englishe Bulldogge. A well-researched line-breeding program, with the aim of recreating the Old English Bulldog, was started in the 1970s. This modern day version with its similiar physical abilities does not include the violent temperament of its ancestor.It was created using the healthiest bulldogs, bullmastiffs and pitbulls.
There are several other recreations but none became popular. Examples include Dorset Thyme bulldog,Victorian bylldog,renaissance bulldog,Australian bulldog and valley bulldog.
None have come close to the original English bulldog or wilkinson's Bulldog which is the real thing See http://www.moloss.com/brd/mr/o003/ for more info.
Further reading
- McDonald, Joan. The Book of the Bulldog, Neptune, NJ:TFH Publications, ISBN 0866220275
- Jenkins, Robert. The Story of the Real Bulldog Neptune, NJ: TFH Publications, ISBN 0793804914