Olde English Bulldogge

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Behavior Therapy for Dogs
If your dog has a disruptive emotional or behavioral problem, you may want to seek help from an animal behavior therapist. Most animal behavior therapists are well-trained professionals who perform a legitimate and valuable service. The phobias and psychological problems of pets are just as real as those of humans. These range from fear of strangers, or of ringing door bells and telephones, to depression, anorexia, and self-mutilation.
To find a qualified animal behavior therapist, it is important to first consult with your veterinarian for a referral. Your vet will need to examine your pet before recommending a therapist, to rule out the possibility that the animal's seemingly psychological problem has an underlying physical cause. For example, a dog who becomes a fear biter when petted may not have an emotional, anti-social problem, but an infected ear that hurts when touched. Some dogs act lame on one leg in order to get attention and there's nothing physically wrong with the leg.
The animal behavior therapist may ask for an interview with the entire family. Friction between spouses, the arrival of a new baby, or the presence of a hyperactive child can have adverse effects on a family dog. Some therapists make house calls. Others have the family and the pet come to the office. Follow-up visits are often necessary to modify the treatment. If you give your full cooperation and follow the therapist's recommendations carefully, behavior therapy is usually not long-term, and it's a good investment, since it allows you to enjoy your dog's presence more.

 

IOEBA breed standards

Official IOEBA Breed Standard
General Description : The perfect Olde English Bulldogge should be of medium height to large size with a massive head and a very stout, muscular body. The disposition should be outgoing, loyal and courageous.
The temperament is to be very stable and trustworthy. Most importantly the Olde English Bulldogge is a healthy dog with out many of the problems affecting the modern English Bulldogs. Males should be free breeders and females should be free whelpers. The Olde English Bulldogge should be devoid of all breathing problems.
Head: Large and high, deeply sunken between the eyes (medial furrow).
The circumference of the head should be equal to or greater than the dog's height at the shoulder.
Fault: Head too small.
Muzzle: Broad, deep and short. The bite is undershot.
Fault: Muzzle too long (more than 3 inches), scissor or even bite.
Eyes: Wide apart and of moderate size. Any color is acceptable.
Nose: Wide and broad. The nose should not be pushed up between the eyes. From the stop to the end of the nose must be at least an inch.
Fault: Completely pink nose (a small amount is acceptable).
Neck: Short and very muscular.
Chest: Ribs should be well sprung (rounded) and the chest wide and deep.
Fault: Too narrow in the chest.
Back: Short with a slight rise from the shoulders to the rump (level back is just as acceptable).
Legs: Forelegs should be stout and wide apart, neither bowing out or turning in.
Fault: Bowing or turned out resulting in poor movement.
Feet: Round and the pasterns should be strong.
Fault: Down in the pasterns or splayed feet.
Height: Males - 17 to 23 inches at the shoulder. Females - 15 to 21 inches at the shoulder.
Weight: Between 50 to 90 lbs. No penalty for dogs above the standard weight as long as the dog is well proportioned.
Color: Any color is acceptable. The color of the coat is of no major importance. The coat should be short.
Ears: Short either drop or rose.                                                                                                                                Tail: Naturally reaches near the hock, pump handled, screwed short or may be docked.