HISTORY
The Olde English Bulldogge is a recreation of the original Bulldog
The term "Olde English Bulldogge" has been around since 1200AD.
There have been several individuals from as early as the 1800's who have set fourth with their own programs geared towards recreating the Olde Englsih Bulldogge. Thier goals are aimed at reproducing characteristics that were lost through evolution, as well as replacing the good health, great temperments and the conformation in structure seen within much of the documented history of the breed and in many of the Bulldog photos of olde days.
You can see most of todays well known breeders of Olde English Bulldogges by visiting the premier registry for the breed know as the IOEBA (International Olde English bulldogge Association) A link is provided above.
The IOEBA way...
· We provide DNA services and encouragement of health testing, such as screening for genetic defects (such as OFA, CERF, etc.),
· There are different levels of registrations available, such as various limited registrations.
· A standard for every breed recognized, where registration is given based on the consistency of the dog against the standard. The registry prevents those dogs that do not meet the standard from obtaining registration.
· Encouragement of spay and neuter for dog who do not meet their breed standards.
· Breeders are encouraged to participate conformation and other events.
· Breeders are encouraged to carefully plan breedings, sell pups to only carefully checked and appropriate homes, and participate in rescuing at least dogs of their own breedings.
· We have a code of ethics, or encourages breeders to join breed clubs that have a code of ethics.
· We emphasizes improving the breeds, not just selling dogs · The atmosphere is about the welfare and enjoyment of dogs, not financial gain by the sales of pups or adult dogs.
ALERT
It is thought that the Bulldog comes from an ancient, fierce mastiff-like breed which was used to restrain wild oxen and to hunt wild boar. The word "Bulldog" was thought to have first been used in a 1598 description of a bullbaiting contest. However, it is generally thought that the Bulldog was a well-known breed in England England
"William Earl Warren, Lord of this town in the reign of King John (1209), standing upon the walls of his castle at Stamford, saw two bulls fighting for a cow in the castle meadow, 'til all the butcher's dogs pursued one of the town bulls, which maddened by the noise and multitude, ran through the town. This so pleased the Earl that he gave the castle meadow where the bulls combat began, for a common to the butchers of the town, after the first grass was mowed, on condition that they should find a mad bull' on a day six weeks before Christmas for the continuance of that sport forever."
During bullbaiting the Bulldog had to bite the bull in the nose and hang on, without ever letting go of his hold on the bull. These dogs could retain their hold even after their entrails had been torn out. The dogs often bled to death from wounds received from the bull. Enthusiasts in the early bull and bearbaiting contests included all classes of people.
In 1559, Queen Elizabeth was noted to be an enthusiast and often hosted grand social gatherings centered on bullbaiting. At that time, almost every village in England
In 1835, bullbaiting contests were forbidden in England England
During the Middle Ages, the sport of baiting was extremely popular in England
Fitz-Stephen, who lived during the reign of Henry II and whose "Description of the City of London
Asses, although they did not sufficiently answer the purpose of the sport, were occasionally treated with the same inhumanity, but the baiting of horses was never a general practice.
The original bull-baiting at Tutbury (probably at the Bankside Bear Garden) is thus described by John Houghton: "I'll say something of baiting the bull, which is by having a collar about his neck fastened to a thick rope about three, four, or five yards long, hung to a hook so fastened to a stake that it will turn around. With this the bull circulates to watch his enemy, which is a bull dog (commonly used for this sport), with a short nose, that his teeth may take the better hold. This dog if right, will creep upon his belly that he may, if possible get the bull by the nose, which the bull carefully tries to defend by laying it close to the ground, where his horns are also ready to do what in them lies to toss this dog; and this is true sport. But if more dogs than one come at once, or they come under his legs, he will if he can stamp their guts out.
The custom was for owners of dogs who wished to bait the bull to each pay entrance fees and if their dog pinned the bull they received a prize. The reward might be five shillings, a gold laced hat, a silver watch, or an ornate dog collar."Many great wagers were laid on both sides and great journeys would men and dogs go on for such diversion." As mentioned previously, the first bull-runnings in England Stamford
There are, however, grounds for the belief that bull-baiting began much earlier, and that it was probably first indulged in by butchers who employed their dogs to chase, catch, and throw the bulls, and to bait them so as to render the flesh tender. Moreover, Claudian's writings suggest that the practice of baiting bulls was a form of diversion in his time."William, Earl of Warren, Lord of the town, standing upon the walls of the castle saw two bulls fighting for a cow in the castle meadow, until all the butchers' dogs pursued one of the bulls (maddened with noise and multitude) clean through the town. This sight so pleased the Earl, that he gave the castle meadow where the bulls' duel began for a common to the butchers of the town after the first grass was mowed, on condition that they should find a mad bull the day six weeks before Christmas Day, for the continuance of the sport forever.
This may or may not have been the origin of the old English sport of bull-baiting. At any rate, wherever it began, it became more popular with the passing years. Its popularity created a demand for dogs qualified for the sport. These dogs were selected and bred for courage, power, and ferocity. From the thirteenth to the eighteenth centuries, bull-baiting was a national sport in England
In one case, a dog of great repute was gored by the bull so that his bowels were torn out. Securing them in their place with needle and thread, the spectators, in consequence of some wager depending upon the outcome of the baiting, then set the dog at the bull in this mangled and almost dying condition.
In many towns the butchers were liable to a penalty if they sold the flesh of a bull in the market without having had the animal baited on the previous market day. The reason for this was that the flesh of a baited bull was universally considered more tender and nutritious than that of animals slaughtered without first being submitted to the process. The belief, while it does not excuse the brutality of the act, may have been founded on fact. The excited state of the animal just before death would have tended to hasten putrefaction, and the flesh would have had to be cooked sooner or it would have been unfit to eat.
There can be little doubt that bullbaiting, as practised by the early English, was not merely a cruel sport intended to gratify the lowest and basest passions, but also was intended as a means of rendering wholesome and nutritious a large quantity of flesh that otherwise would not have been utilised.In the old Court Roll of the Manor at Barnard Castle, it is stated that "no butcher shall kill any bull two years old upwards, unless he first be brought to the ring and sufficiently halted."
The ring in Barnard Castle Barnard Castle
In 1802, after a very heated discussion, a bill to abolish bull-halting was thrown out of the House of Commons. The practice continued until 1835 when it was made illegal by an Act of Parliament.Bull-bailing continued to be practised occasionally at the West Derby Wakes until about 1853, and baits were held at Wirksworth as late as 1838 or 1840. The last bull-bait in Aylesbury took place on September 26, 1821 . At Ashbourne the final bait was held in 1842, while at Lancashire the practice continued until about 1841 or 1842. It is interesting to note how many years passed after the Act of Parliament before the custom died out completely.
With the decline of bull-baiting, the number of pure-bred Bulldogs began to diminish rapidly. One early writer states that they Were occasionally to be obtained in London and Birmingham and a few scattered places in the Black Country.An engraving of Wasp, Child, and Billy, published May 15, 1809, -bore the following account in the margin: "The above Bulldogs, the property of H. Boynton, Esq. originally of the late Duke of Hamilton's breed, and the only ones left of the blood, are in such high estimation that Mr. Boynton has received one hundred and twenty guineas for Billy, and twenty guineas for a whelp before taken from the bitch. It is asserted that they are the only real Bulldogs in existence, and upon their decease this species of dog may be considered as extinct."
The sport of dog-fighting which succeeded bull-baiting in public fancy, was largely responsible for the diminishing number of pure-bred Bulldogs. Many breeders began crossing the Bulldog with the Terrier because they felt that such a cross produced a better fighter.Bull-baiting portrays another chapter in the evolution of the breed as a sporting dog. And a survey of the facts surrounding the Bulldog's use for bull-baiting cannot but instil admiration for the courage and determination required in this old English sport.
The English Bulldog's origin is responsible for the breed's name as well as for the dog's appearance. The short muzzle and wide lower jaw were needed for the dog to clamp itself to the bull's nose like a vise, and the nose had to be upturned so that the dog could still breathe while clinging to the bull.
Anyone who has read about the sport of bull baiting must have been conscious of its extreme cruelty. From this we can gather that the original Bulldog had to be a very ferocious animal. Beauty and symmetry of form were in no way desirable, the appearance of the dog counting for nothing. The extraordinary courage possessed by these dogs is hardly believable. Bred from a long line of fighting ancestors, they grew to be so savage, so courageous as to be almost insensitive to pain. Such was the Bulldog of British sporting days.
However, there were dog lovers who felt a deep disappointment at the passing of so fine a breed, they set themselves the task of preserving it. Though ferocity was no longer necessary or desirable they wished to retain all the dog's other splendid qualities.
Source: Much Information and print found here comes from varoius sources including the South African Bulldog Club.
OLDE ENGLISH BULLDOGGE
The Truth about the Olde English Bulldogge The Olde English Bulldogge is a recreation of the original 18th century Bulldog "The Butchers dog". Throughout history different people have made attempts at recreating the bulldogs of olde days. Today there are many bloodlines of the breed we know as the Olde English bulldogge. One particular individual by the name of David Leavitt was recognized in a book called The World of Fighting dogs, as having created the first dog of this kind and naming the breed "Olde bulldogge", and later "Olde English Bulldogge". Although researching history will show that there were many others doing basically the same recreations of bulldogs, it was Leavitt who was credited for naming the breed. In the book written by Dr. Carl Semenic, Leavitt's recipe for his creation was published, along with several pictures of his dogs. The book listed the breeding of these dogs as being one half English Bulldog, one sixth American Pit Bull Terrier, one sixth American Pit Bulldog (which later became known as the American Bulldog) and one sixth Bull Mastiff. One of the dogs pictured in the book is actually documented elsewhere as being a EB/APBT, fifty fifty cross. Leavitt's dogs were first registered with ARF, later Leavitt began his own registry so he could have more control over his bloodline. Eventually he stopped raising dogs all together. Around the same time Leavitt was coming public with his dogs, various other breeders were coming public as well and later even more breeders came out with their own alternative Bulldog recreations. Most all of theses dogs were developed to reflect a certain time period in the past history of the Bulldog breed. The Olde Engish Bulldog breed possesed many of the great qualities of their ancient ancestors. Today the most important goal that all Olde English Bulldogge breeders should have in mind, is the health of the dogs they produced. That is what sets the OEB breed apart from todays modern Bulldog!! The IOEBA was organized to bring about Unity within the world of rare alternative bulldog breeds. Under this registry all breeders and owners unite and breeding takes place under one set of standards designed to further strengthen the Olde English Bulldogge breed as a whole. Within the Olde English Bulldogge breed, there are numerous bloodlines, each possessing unique characteristics representative of the particular line from which they decend. Quality health, Sound Temerment, Strength, Stamina, Ability, Functionality and Form all describe the Olde English Bulldogge. The Olde English Bulldogge originated in England England England
The Olde English Bulldogge is a recreation of the original Bulldog
The term "Olde English Bulldogge" has been around since 1200AD.
You can see most of todays well known breeders of Olde English Bulldogges by visiting the premier registry for the breed know as the IOEBA (International Olde English bulldogge Association) A link is provided above.
The IOEBA way...
· There are different levels of registrations available, such as various limited registrations.
· A standard for every breed recognized, where registration is given based on the consistency of the dog against the standard. The registry prevents those dogs that do not meet the standard from obtaining registration.
· Encouragement of spay and neuter for dog who do not meet their breed standards.
· Breeders are encouraged to participate conformation and other events.
· Breeders are encouraged to carefully plan breedings, sell pups to only carefully checked and appropriate homes, and participate in rescuing at least dogs of their own breedings.
· We have a code of ethics, or encourages breeders to join breed clubs that have a code of ethics.
· We emphasizes improving the breeds, not just selling dogs · The atmosphere is about the welfare and enjoyment of dogs, not financial gain by the sales of pups or adult dogs.
ALERT
"William Earl Warren, Lord of this town in the reign of King John (1209), standing upon the walls of his castle at Stamford, saw two bulls fighting for a cow in the castle meadow, 'til all the butcher's dogs pursued one of the town bulls, which maddened by the noise and multitude, ran through the town. This so pleased the Earl that he gave the castle meadow where the bulls combat began, for a common to the butchers of the town, after the first grass was mowed, on condition that they should find a mad bull' on a day six weeks before Christmas for the continuance of that sport forever."
During bullbaiting the Bulldog had to bite the bull in the nose and hang on, without ever letting go of his hold on the bull. These dogs could retain their hold even after their entrails had been torn out. The dogs often bled to death from wounds received from the bull. Enthusiasts in the early bull and bearbaiting contests included all classes of people.
In 1559, Queen Elizabeth was noted to be an enthusiast and often hosted grand social gatherings centered on bullbaiting. At that time, almost every village in
In 1835, bullbaiting contests were forbidden in
During the Middle Ages, the sport of baiting was extremely popular in
Fitz-Stephen, who lived during the reign of Henry II and whose "Description of the City of
Asses, although they did not sufficiently answer the purpose of the sport, were occasionally treated with the same inhumanity, but the baiting of horses was never a general practice.
The original bull-baiting at Tutbury (probably at the Bankside Bear Garden) is thus described by John Houghton: "I'll say something of baiting the bull, which is by having a collar about his neck fastened to a thick rope about three, four, or five yards long, hung to a hook so fastened to a stake that it will turn around. With this the bull circulates to watch his enemy, which is a bull dog (commonly used for this sport), with a short nose, that his teeth may take the better hold. This dog if right, will creep upon his belly that he may, if possible get the bull by the nose, which the bull carefully tries to defend by laying it close to the ground, where his horns are also ready to do what in them lies to toss this dog; and this is true sport. But if more dogs than one come at once, or they come under his legs, he will if he can stamp their guts out.
The custom was for owners of dogs who wished to bait the bull to each pay entrance fees and if their dog pinned the bull they received a prize. The reward might be five shillings, a gold laced hat, a silver watch, or an ornate dog collar."Many great wagers were laid on both sides and great journeys would men and dogs go on for such diversion." As mentioned previously, the first bull-runnings in
There are, however, grounds for the belief that bull-baiting began much earlier, and that it was probably first indulged in by butchers who employed their dogs to chase, catch, and throw the bulls, and to bait them so as to render the flesh tender. Moreover, Claudian's writings suggest that the practice of baiting bulls was a form of diversion in his time."William, Earl of Warren, Lord of the town, standing upon the walls of the castle saw two bulls fighting for a cow in the castle meadow, until all the butchers' dogs pursued one of the bulls (maddened with noise and multitude) clean through the town. This sight so pleased the Earl, that he gave the castle meadow where the bulls' duel began for a common to the butchers of the town after the first grass was mowed, on condition that they should find a mad bull the day six weeks before Christmas Day, for the continuance of the sport forever.
This may or may not have been the origin of the old English sport of bull-baiting. At any rate, wherever it began, it became more popular with the passing years. Its popularity created a demand for dogs qualified for the sport. These dogs were selected and bred for courage, power, and ferocity. From the thirteenth to the eighteenth centuries, bull-baiting was a national sport in
In one case, a dog of great repute was gored by the bull so that his bowels were torn out. Securing them in their place with needle and thread, the spectators, in consequence of some wager depending upon the outcome of the baiting, then set the dog at the bull in this mangled and almost dying condition.
In many towns the butchers were liable to a penalty if they sold the flesh of a bull in the market without having had the animal baited on the previous market day. The reason for this was that the flesh of a baited bull was universally considered more tender and nutritious than that of animals slaughtered without first being submitted to the process. The belief, while it does not excuse the brutality of the act, may have been founded on fact. The excited state of the animal just before death would have tended to hasten putrefaction, and the flesh would have had to be cooked sooner or it would have been unfit to eat.
There can be little doubt that bullbaiting, as practised by the early English, was not merely a cruel sport intended to gratify the lowest and basest passions, but also was intended as a means of rendering wholesome and nutritious a large quantity of flesh that otherwise would not have been utilised.In the old Court Roll of the Manor at Barnard Castle, it is stated that "no butcher shall kill any bull two years old upwards, unless he first be brought to the ring and sufficiently halted."
The ring in
In 1802, after a very heated discussion, a bill to abolish bull-halting was thrown out of the House of Commons. The practice continued until 1835 when it was made illegal by an Act of Parliament.Bull-bailing continued to be practised occasionally at the
With the decline of bull-baiting, the number of pure-bred Bulldogs began to diminish rapidly. One early writer states that they Were occasionally to be obtained in London and Birmingham and a few scattered places in the Black Country.An engraving of Wasp, Child, and Billy, published May 15, 1809, -bore the following account in the margin: "The above Bulldogs, the property of H. Boynton, Esq. originally of the late Duke of Hamilton's breed, and the only ones left of the blood, are in such high estimation that Mr. Boynton has received one hundred and twenty guineas for Billy, and twenty guineas for a whelp before taken from the bitch. It is asserted that they are the only real Bulldogs in existence, and upon their decease this species of dog may be considered as extinct."
The sport of dog-fighting which succeeded bull-baiting in public fancy, was largely responsible for the diminishing number of pure-bred Bulldogs. Many breeders began crossing the Bulldog with the Terrier because they felt that such a cross produced a better fighter.Bull-baiting portrays another chapter in the evolution of the breed as a sporting dog. And a survey of the facts surrounding the Bulldog's use for bull-baiting cannot but instil admiration for the courage and determination required in this old English sport.
The English Bulldog's origin is responsible for the breed's name as well as for the dog's appearance. The short muzzle and wide lower jaw were needed for the dog to clamp itself to the bull's nose like a vise, and the nose had to be upturned so that the dog could still breathe while clinging to the bull.
Anyone who has read about the sport of bull baiting must have been conscious of its extreme cruelty. From this we can gather that the original Bulldog had to be a very ferocious animal. Beauty and symmetry of form were in no way desirable, the appearance of the dog counting for nothing. The extraordinary courage possessed by these dogs is hardly believable. Bred from a long line of fighting ancestors, they grew to be so savage, so courageous as to be almost insensitive to pain. Such was the Bulldog of British sporting days.
However, there were dog lovers who felt a deep disappointment at the passing of so fine a breed, they set themselves the task of preserving it. Though ferocity was no longer necessary or desirable they wished to retain all the dog's other splendid qualities.
Source: Much Information and print found here comes from varoius sources including the South African Bulldog Club.
