Olde Victorian Bulldogge
vs
British Bulldog

What is the difference?

    Today the British Bulldog looks
quite different than the original
bulldog.  The bulldog of the 1700's
was breed for exactly that - bull
baiting.  The original bulldog came
from the ancient Mastiff breeds, which
arrived in the British Isles with the
Romans.
   The original bulldogs were fearless
fighters, very muscular and agile with
longer muzzles (pictured on left) than
the typical British Bulldog of today
(below).

   While the British Bulldog has a good natured
temperament and are affectionate pets, they are a high
maintenance animal.  Typically they suffer from a wide
range of health problems such as eye entropia, bad
knee, hip and elbow joints, eczema and vertebrae
deformities.  
   Breathing difficulties are also a major concern.  Their
muzzles have been breed down so short as well as
elongated soft palates which may hang down the back
of the throat can impede proper breathing.  This in turn
affects the dog's ability to pant and can prove fatal in
hot weather or with exertion.
   Most females must be artificially breed and require
cesarean sections because their pelvis is so narrow in
proportion to their shoulders.  This makes it very
difficult for the puppies to be born naturally.

WHY AN OLDE VICTORIAN BULLDOGGE?

   The Olde Victorian Bulldogge is bred and shown to
the Victorian Era Standard.  It is a larger, smooth coated
dog with a wide, heavily built torso and chest, thick
bones and large head.  They have a broad muzzle and a
short face but not too short to hinder breathing.  Their
bodies are symmetrical and well muscled.
   Both breeding and whelping are done naturally.  They
are vigorous and active without the health problems
typical to British Bulldogs.