AGS Dogge's

About the Breed

The Olde English Bulldogge, is not the same breed as the common AKC English Bulldog.  So what is an Olde English Bulldogge? Unlike the English Bulldog, Olde English Bulldogges are healthy, althletic, free breeding and free whelping.   When compared to their less active cousins (the common English Bulldog). The modern Olde English Bulldogge is a reconstruction of the original Olde Bulldogge of the 17th and 18th century.  Various genetic crosses have been used in carefully and thoughtfully planned breeding programs to obtain this goal.  The foundation of most of today's Olde English Bulldogges can be traced to the English Bulldog, American Bulldog and Mastiff.  These dogs were used very selectively in various combinations to obtain the desired physical and mental traits of the original Olde English Bulldogge.

The Olde English Bulldogge does not suffer from  most of the same health issues that plague the modern English bulldog.  The negative characteristics of most modern bulldogs have been bred out, and the Olde English Bulldogge is similar to the healthier and leaner bulldogs of centuries past. Your kids can hike with, jog with, swim with, and play with an Olde English Bulldogge. Owners of this rare breed all agree that they make an outstanding family dog. They are excellent with children and have a longer lifespan than typical bulldogs.  Known for their friendly disposition, protectiveness and playfulness, the Olde English Bulldogge is an excellent family dog and a loyal guard dog. We find that our dogges have their own unique personalities. They are very fun loving and have a very trainable spirit about them.

Our dogs fit the loose description currently encompassed by the Olde English Bulldogge “breed.”  To be clear, Mr. David Leavitt named the breed, and defined the origins as ½ English Bulldog, 1/6 Pit Bull, 1/6 Bull Mastiff, and 1/6 American Bulldog.  Mr. Leavitt was dedicated to reproducing the bulldog of yore, an animal of great athleticism and health; an animal capable of working; but without the mean streak.  All of his dogs had joint evaluations performed, and were found to be sound before being included in his breeding program.  If an Olde Bulldogge has anything other than Olde English Bulldogge in the last three generations of it’s pedigree,  it is not more than 7/8 pure and probably should not be called an Olde English Bulldogge.