Olde English Bulldogge

Also called Leavitt Bulldog, OEB

Recognised breedShort profile

From United States; developed by David Leavitt in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, starting in 1971.1 2

At a glance the quick version

Weight, male27.2 to 36.3 kg2 1

Weight, female22.7 to 31.8 kg2 1

Height, male43 to 51 cm2 1

Height, female41 to 48 cm2 1

Sizemedium

UKC standard gives 60-80 lb for males and 50-70 lb for females.

confident

friendly

alert and lively

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Coat and looks how to spot one

short

A short, close and glossy coat on a muscular, athletic, medium-sized frame built to move freely and breathe easily in both hot and cold weather.2 1

Coloursbrindle (red, fawn or black)whitefawnredblackpied (any of these with white)2 1

Personality what they are like

A self-assured, outgoing bulldog that stays watchful but welcoming. It is expressive and animated, and far gentler in nature than the old bull-baiting dogs it was modelled on.2 1

Daily activity how busy a day looks

Built as an athletic, agile bulldog; the UKC standard describes it as able to work in heat or cold, so it suits owners who can offer regular walks and play.2

Grooming and care the hands-on bits

Low-maintenance short coat that only needs an occasional brush to stay shiny.2

Company who they like around

A friendly companion breed; shyness is treated as a fault in the standard, so well-adjusted dogs are sociable and confident.2 1

The story where it all began

In 1971 David Leavitt set out to rebuild a bulldog with the look and athleticism of the Regency-era dogs of 18th-century England. He used a line-breeding scheme based on roughly half Bulldog, with the rest split between American Bulldog, Bullmastiff and other breeds. The UKC accepted the breed in 2014.1 2

Fun facts for the dinner table

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The breed was designed from a written plan: about one half Bulldog, one sixth American Bulldog, one sixth Bullmastiff and one sixth other breeds.1
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Its target look was the Regency-period bulldog of the 1700s and early 1800s.2
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In 2004 David Leavitt renamed his own line the Leavitt Bulldog.1

Recognised by the official bits

UKC: Guardian Dog Group; recognised 1 January 2014.2
Olde English Bulldogge Kennel Club: Parent club recognised by the UKC; the breed is also registered with the Leavitt Bulldog Association and Olde Bulldogge Club Europe. Not recognised by the FCI.1

The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you

A typical home-care rhythm for a Olde English Bulldogge. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.

Brushingevery week
Bathevery 8 weeks
Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
Ear checkevery 2 weeks
Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 8every year

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Bullmastiff

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Olde English Bulldogge - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for origin, breeding scheme, clubs, fun facts
Olde English Bulldogge - United Kennel Club ukcdogs.comused for recognition, size, coat, colours, temperament, history

Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.