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The '''Old English Bulldog''' is for all intents and purposes an ] ] of ].
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==History== ==History==
The ] sport of ] 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, ]-like grip. The nose was deeply set, which allowed the dog to get enough air as it gripped the ]. The ] sport of ] 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, ]-like grip. The nose was deeply set, which allowed the dog to get enough air as it gripped the ].

The breed is extinct and no longer recognized by any significant ].

==Reincarnations==

Several breeders are attempting to recreate this extinct breed with some success. However, it should be noted that these recreations are not the Old English Bulldog, as the genetics from this breed are extinct.


===Wilkinson Bulldog===
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.


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] of ], ], ], have been breeding a strain of Bulldog referred to as the ], for many years that is similiar to the Old English Bulldog. Due to the small number of bulldogs and the potential for ]ing it is of questionable quality. In addtion, the breed is not recognized by any major kennels.
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.


⚫ ===Olde English Bulldogge===
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.
{{seemain|Olde English Bulldogge}}


⚫ The contemporary recreation of the breed is called the ]. 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 the Old English Bulldog. This recreation was done by inter breeding the healthiest bulldogs, ] and ].
⚫ The ] 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.


===Others===
⚫ =Olde English Bulldogge=
⚫ There are several other recreations but none have become popular, including but not limited too,
⚫ The contemporary recreation of the breed is called the ]. 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.
], ] and ].


==English Bulldog==
⚫ There are several other recreations but none became popular.
⚫ Often confused with the Old English Bulldog, the ] 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.
Examples include Dorset Thyme bulldog,Victorian bylldog,renaissance bulldog,Australian bulldog and valley bulldog.


==Books==
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'', ]:TFH Publications, ISBN 0866220275 *'''McDonald,Joan.''' ''The Book of the Bulldog'', ]:TFH Publications, ISBN 0866220275
*'''Jenkins, Robert.''' ''The Story of the Real Bulldog'' ]: TFH Publications, ISBN 0793804914 *'''Jenkins, Robert.''' ''The Story of the Real Bulldog'' ]: TFH Publications, ISBN 0793804914


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The Old English Bulldog is for all intents and purposes an extinct breed of dog.

Old English Bulldog
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Classification and breed standards
Extinct Breed

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.

The breed is extinct and no longer recognized by any significant Kennels.

Reincarnations

Several breeders are attempting to recreate this extinct breed with some success. However, it should be noted that these recreations are not the Old English Bulldog, as the genetics from this breed are extinct.

Wilkinson Bulldog

Main article: Wilkinson Bulldog

Lolly Wilkinson of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, have been breeding a strain of Bulldog referred to as the Wilkinson Bulldog, for many years that is similiar to the Old English Bulldog. Due to the small number of bulldogs and the potential for inbreeding it is of questionable quality. In addtion, the breed is not recognized by any major kennels.

Olde English Bulldogge

Main article: Olde English Bulldogge

The contemporary recreation of the breed is called the Olde English 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 the Old English Bulldog. This recreation was done by inter breeding the healthiest bulldogs, Bullmastiffs and Pitbulls.

Others

There are several other recreations but none have become popular, including but not limited too, Dorset Thyme Bulldog, Victorian Bulldog and Renaissance Bulldog.

English Bulldog

Often confused with the Old English Bulldog, 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.

Books

  • 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

See also

List of dog fighting breeds

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