Description: The Old Victorian Bulldogge is a muscular type of breed, very strong body built. Their head is square in shape that has short muzzle and both of their lips do hang down. They have big and rounded brown eyes that has a loving expression. They have wrinkles on their face also on forehead. They have broad shoulders and a deep chested breed and legs are short creating a short looks on them, a cute structure. Feet are also rounded but large size. They created a unique structure that everyone loves, a head turner breed.

Temperament: This breed is a friendly but also brave and proud. They are an affectionate dog especially with children. They are also aggressive in some ways that could threaten a stranger and also stubborn at times. They are not easy to train so they their owners should take time and a lot of patience in training this breed. And much better start the training while they are still on their puppy stage.

Activity: They are required to have daily exercise Also, walk and jog to keep them healthy and gain more energy. They have the skill to walk for miles.

Health: Slow development of joints, entropian due to their wrinkles as well as cherry eye. Their life expectancy is from 10-14 years.

Grooming: They are a short haired breed therefore it is very easy to groom them. An occasional brushing would be best for their coat to prevent tangles. They are not a heavy shedder. Bathe them if necessary.

Group: Working
Color: Brindle/white, black/brindle. Solid white or pied, Fawn or Tan.
Height: Males- 18-19.5 inches (46-50 cm.), Females- 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm.)
Weight: Males- 65-100 pounds (29-45 kg.), Female- 55-85 pounds (25-38 kg.)
Country Of Origin: USA

Dynamics: Carlos Woods is responsible for raising this breed that started last 1988 through the combination of American, English bulldogs and the Staffordshire bull terriers.

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AKA: Mastino Napoletano, Italian Mastiff, Mastino, Italian Bulldog, Neo Mastiff

Description: The Neapolitan Mastiff is a powerful dog that looks intimidating and serious. It has a rectangularly proportional body, with a wrinkled face, a massive head, and a muscular limbs. Its wrinkles usually go from the face to the chin and continues to go down the neck, forming a prominent dewlap. The skull is broad, somehow emphasizing its intimidating look. Add to that that the Neapolitan Mastiff walks with a loose and cat-like gait.

The nose is black, and the jaws form a scissors bite. The ears can be cropped, and the Neapolitan Mastiff’s tail can be docked. But these are painful for the dog, and so many prefer the natural look of the breed. The eyes of the Neapolitan Mastiff is blue at first, at puppyhood, but as it grows darker as it grows up. They usually vary with the dog’s coat color.

Dynamics: It may have a vicious and intimidating appearance but the Neapolitan Mastiff is actually a calm and peaceful dog. When provoked or threatened, however, they become fearless and overprotective. It is a highly intelligent breed that is loyal and devoted of its owner or family. It is serious and quiet, but suspicious of strangers.

In owning the Neapoiltan Mastiff, one has to be dominant and show some leadership skills. The Neapolitan Mastiff is not for the meek people. It should be trained consistently and confidently, with you as a leader and the dog as an obedient companion. Socialization is also important for this breed, beginning at puppyhood. This breed gets along well with non-canine pets if socialized with them early on. It also does well with children but the children also has to know how to be dominant over the dog.

The Neapolitan Mastiff was once used for fighting, and so the breed has grown tolerant of pain. It is also a natural guard dog even without the necessary training. Excessive barking will not be a problem with the Neapolitan Mastiff as it is usually a calm animal.

Breed Group: Mastiff

Weight: Up to 165 pounds (74 kg), but there have been cases where a male Neapolitan Mastiff went up to nearly 200 pounds (90 kg)

Height: males 26-30 inches (65-75 cm), females 24-28 inches (60-70 cm)

Color: The coat of the Neapolitan Mastiff can either be solid or brindle, and blue is the most common color. Black is also very common among the breed. A chocolate Neapolitan Mastiff is rare. There are dogs with a little white on the chest and toes and this is acceptable. However, there should be no white markings on the face.

Country of Origin: The Neapolitan Mastiff comes from directly from the line of the Roman Molossus, but it is commonly acknowledged that all European mastiffs descended from the Tibetan Mastiff. The first Asian mastiffs were said to have been brought to Greece by Alexander the Great, and then the Greeks introduced the dogs to the Romans. The Romans then trained and used the dogs in combat and fighting, and from the first of these dogs descended the Neapolitan Mastiff. It became a prominent breed of Italy in 1946.

Activities: The Neapolitan Mastiff, as a pup and in its growing up years, should be limited in its exercises and play sessions. This is to reserve their energy for healthy bones and muscles. When it becomes old enough, it will need a great deal of exercise and long walks.

Grooming: The coat of the Neapolitan Mastiff is short, and therefore easy to groom. Bathe only when necessary, and groom regularly with a rubber brush.

Other Info: The Neapolitan Mastiff has a life expectancy of up to 10 years. Its massive body make sit prone to physical ailments like hip dysplasia and pano-ostiosis (growing pains). It is also prone to the “cherry eye,” where the eye tissue protrudes too much and becomes irritated and inflamed. The Neapolitan Mastiff can live in an apartment as long as it is exercised everyday.

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Description: The Larson Lakeview Bulldogge has a square head that appears larger then its body. The head is a little wrinkled, with the forehead flat and sunken between the eyes. Its eyes are set low and a little far apart from each other. Its ears are set high and are round-tipped. The jaws are large, with the lower one turned up an protruding beyond the upper jaw. The muzzle is short but broad, and the dewlap has two folds.

The Larson Lakeview Bulldogge is known for its size and strength. It is bigger than the Olde English Bulldogge. It body is very muscular and proportional, although the neck is short and the head is large. The shoulders are broad, the chest deep, and the ribs so well-rounded. The front legs can either be straight of slightly bowed. The legs and thighs are as well-muscled as the rest of the body. The dog’s tail can either be cork-screwed, pump-handled, or bent. Its coat is short and is slightly coarse.

Dynamics: The Larson Lakeview Bulldogge is a sweet and friendly dog. It gets along well with the entire family, including the children. It is playful and affectionate. It can be dominant, though, and may want to show their power to the submissive dogs through play. It is also reserved with strangers, and can be protective and a little territorial with people it doesn’t know. Socialization is important, and training should begin at puppyhood. Whoever owns a Larson Lakeview Bulldogge should also know how to be assertive towards this breed. It has to know that you should be obeyed, else it will act dominant towards you as well.

Breed Group: Working

Weight: males 70-110 pounds (32-50 kg), females 50-90 pounds (23-41 kg)

Height: males 20 inches (51 cm) and up, females 16 inches (41 cm) and up

Color: The Larson Lakeview Bulldogge usually comes in brindle on white. The brindles can be red, grey, black, or brown. Calicos also exist.

Country of Origin: The Larson Lakeview Bulldogge was bred by Kevin Larson at the Larson Lakeview Kennels, in Minnesota, USA. It took seven years and lots of breeds (American Bulldog, English Bulldog, Mastiff, American Pit Bull Terrier, Bullmastiff, and Bull Terrier) to finally make the breed.

Activities: The Larson Lakeview Bulldogge is a working dog, and needs to be doing something in order for it not to become destructive. It needs to be taken on daily walks to exhaust some of its energy. It also likes to run around. Play is something that it looks forward to everyday.

Grooming: The Larson Lakeview Bulldogge has short fair so there is no need for heavy grooming. Bathe only when necessary.

Other Info: The Larson Lakeview Bulldogge has a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years. It is also healthy for the most part, which is unusual for any kind of bulldog. This breed may not do well in an apartment since it likes to run around and play a lot, preferably on a large yard.

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AKA: Dogue de Bordeaux, Bordeaux Bulldog

Description: The French Mastiff is a mastiff breed that is short, stocky, and muscular. Its head is a distinctive feature, with an undershot and powerful jaw, and a distinguishable black or red mask around and under the nose, lips, and eye rims. The nostrils are very open and the upper lips hang thickly down over the lower jaw. The ears naturally hang down.

There is a dewlap on the neck. The thick skin is loose. The front legs are straight and the tail is straight, curving when the dog is excited.

Dynamics: The French Mastiff has a calm and gentle personality, although originally it was considered ferocious. It is a brave and loyal companion, and is patient and devoted to its family. It is gentle with children and other family members. It makes a wonderful watchdog and guard dog.

The French Mastiff can be aggressive with other dogs. It has to be socialized and trained firmly from an early age. The male French Mastiff generally does not tolerate other male dogs.

Breed Group: Mastiff

Weight: 120-145 pounds (54.4-65.2kg)

Height: 23-30 inches (58-75cm)

Color: The French Mastiff comes in shades of fawn to mahogany. The black or red mask on the face is always present. White markings on the toes and chest are acceptable.

Country of Origin: The French Mastiff comes from France, where it has been a dog of many services throughout history, from being a war dog to becoming a cattle driver and bodyguard.

Activities: The French Mastiff needs a lot of exercise as it has a huge amount of energy within. This breed has served man throughout history as a war dog, flock guardian, dog fighter, cattle driver, watch dog, and guard dog.

Grooming: The French Mastiff’s coat does not need that much attention. An occasional combing and brushing is enough.

Other Info: The French Mastiff has a life expectancy of 10 to 12 years. It is generally a healthy breed, although litters are small and birth is difficult because of the puppies’ large heads. The French Mastiff will be fine living in an apartment as long as it is sufficiently exercised.

AKA: Bouledogue Francais, Frenchie, Frogdog

Description: The French Bulldog is a small-sized dog with a compact and sturdy body. Its main features are its large, erect, round bat ears, powerful muzzle, and its pug nose. The eyes are round and dark-colored. The bite is undershot. The head is squarely and flat, with the forehead rounded. The body is pear-shaped; the shoulders are wider than the tail area. The tail can either be straight or cork-screw.

Dynamics: The French Bulldog is sweet and affectionate. It is very playful and can be funny with its comical personality. It is a friendly and easygoing dog, and can get along with strangers and other animals. It can be aggressive, but most often they get along with other dogs. Socialization and companionship is needed for this breed. It is people-oriented and needs patient and consistent training. It gets along well with children, especially those that are older and considerate.

Breed Group: Companion, Non-sporting, Mastiff

Weight: 2 weight classes: 19-22 (9-10kg) pounds and 22-28 pounds (10-13kg)

Height: 12 inches (30cm)

Color: The coat of the French Bulldog comes in brindle, fawn, white, and combinations of brindle or fawn with white.

Country of Origin: The development of the French Bulldog started in England but was successfully bred in France when French dog breeders crossed the developed Bulldog with the French Terrier.

Activities: The French Bulldog needs to be exercised daily. It loves to play and run around.

Grooming: Regular brushing is enough in grooming the French Bulldog.

Other Info: The French Bulldog has a life expectancy of 10 to 12 years. This breed is prone to eye and respiratory problems. It should not be too overweight because it might lead to a swollen abdomen and give breathing problems to the dog. For the female French Bulldog, giving birth must be delivered by Cesarean section because of the puppies’ large heads. The French Bulldog prefers cool climates. Too much heat will cause heat stroke. It is fine for the dog to live in an apartment.

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AKA: Old Time Bulldog

Description: The Dorset Olde Tyme Bulldogge is a medium-sized dog with the traditional appearance of a bulldog, though it has a stronger and bigger physique than the Bulldog. Its body is compact and stocky, with a well-boned and muscular structure. The chest is wide and the back is short. The forelegs are straight, set apart from each other, and the hind legs are broad with strong thighs. The feet are broad and the toes are tight, with thick tough pads. The Dorset Olde Tyme Bulldogge has a gait that exudes power and heaviness.

The Dorset Olde Tyme Bulldogge’s head is strong and massive, with the forehead dominating the face. It is furrowed with loose and wrinkled skin on the throat and cheeks. It has a broad muzzle, with folds, with the nose on top of it.The ears are set high on the head

Dynamics: The Dorset Olde Tyme Bulldogge is a flexible and loyal dog, able to fit into any lifestyle of its owner. It is very eager to please its family and is protective. Despite its appearance, it is a very affectionate and loving companion. They get along very well with children and other household pets, especially when socialized with them at an early age.

Breed Group: Mastiff

Weight: 60-90 pounds (27-41 kg.)

Height: 19-21 inches (48-54 cm.)

Color: This breed is still at its early stage so there is not yet a standard acceptable color for the coat. The Dorset Old Tyme Bulldogge is currently being bred in variations of brindle, pied, black, and slate gray-blue.

Country of Origin: The Dorset Old Tyme Bulldogge originates in England, where the breeding program began in the late 1980s by Steve Barnett.

Activities: The Dorset Old Tyme Bulldogge can handle any amount of exercise but also likes to rest. A daily walk will be enough to keep the breed fit and healthy.

Grooming: The Dorset Old Tyme Bulldogge coat will be cared for enough with a daily wipe using a damp cloth of a soft brush. This is to ensure that the wrinkles are free of any dirt or stains.

Other Info: The Dorset Olde Tyme Bulldogge has a life expectancy of up to 14 years. It is a generally healthy breed. This breed can adapt to any environment, whether it be in the city or country.

AKA: French Mastiff, Bordeaux Bulldog

Description: The Dogue de Bordeaux is a mastiff breed that is short, stocky, and muscular. Its head is a distinctive feature, with an undershot and powerful jaw, and a distinguishable black or red mask around and under the nose, lips, and eye rims. The nostrils are very open and the upper lips hang thickly down over the lower jaw. The ears naturally hang down. There is a dewlap on the neck. The thick skin is loose. The front legs are straight and the tail is straight, curving when the dog is excited.

Dynamics: The Dogue de Bordeaux has a calm and gentle personality, although originally it was considered ferocious. It is a brave and loyal companion, and is patient and devoted to its family. It is gentle with children and other family members. It makes a wonderful watchdog and guard dog.

The Dogue de Bordeaux can be aggressive with other dogs. It has to be socialized and trained firmly from an early age. Male Dogue de Bordeaux generally does not tolerate other male dogs.

Breed Group: Mastiff

Weight: 120-145 pounds (54.4-65.2kg)

Height: 23-30 inches (58-75cm)

Color: The Dogue de Bordeaux comes in shades of fawn to mahogany. The black or red mask on the face is always present. White markings on the toes and chest are acceptable.

Country of Origin: The Dogue de Bordeaux comes from France, where it has been a dog of many services throughout history, from being a war dog to becoming a cattle driver and bodyguard.

Activities: The Dogue de Bordeaux needs a lot of exercise as it has a huge amount of energy within. This breed has served man throughout history as a war dog, flock guardian, dog fighter, cattle driver, watch dog, and guard dog.

Grooming: The Dogue de Bordeaux’s coat does not need that much attention. An occasional combing and brushing is enough.

Other Info: The Dogue de Bordeaux has a life expectancy of 10 to 12 years. It is generally a healthy breed, although litters are small and birth is difficult because of the puppies’ large heads. The Dogue de Bordeaux will be fine living in an apartment as long as it is sufficiently exercised.

AKA: Aussie Bulldog

Description: This is a graceful breed  with good body built, muscular and has good structure with broad chest. Their body is long and tail set straight on their back and has a perfect shoulders.  Their body coat is short and is shiny,smooth and not thick. The Head is very strong and square in shape, considered one of their best asset, and is described as “a box on a box” by the aussie bulldog breeders. This breed is known to have wrinkles in 3 folds across their nose and has large dark brown eyes set wide apart with an alert expression. Usually for females, a nice long body is important to produce good whelpers. Jaw is wide in structure which is most preferred for this breed,and square. Aussie Bulldog comes in variety of colors red, apricot,mahogany,fawn,white they also comes in an arrangement of patches on their body with white as base color.

Temperament: They very sociable kind of breed, could get along well with children.  Also, they could be good watch dog but not as guard dog. They are loyal to their owner also affectionate and fun-loving dog. so they could be trained to be an obedient dog since they could be rough & noisy that would cause bad behavior but above all, they are an ideal pet dog.

Activity: They enjoy outdoors like frisbee, swimming and like to play with ball. It is recommended for them to have daily walk but not too much exercise.

Grooming: This breed is an average shedder. They are easy to groom with their short silky coat. A firm bristle brush would be good for them when combed. This breed should be bathed only when needed. Wipe their face daily to clean inside their wrinkles.

Health Problems: Proper care is a must for them to keep them away from a illness.

Color: Aussie Bulldog comes in variety of colors red, apricot,mahogany,fawn,white they also comes in an arrangement of patches on their body with white as base color.
Height: around 18/20” to the shoulder for males and 17/19” for females
Weight: Males-28/35 kg Females- 23/28kg
Country Of Origin: Australia

Dynamics: Aussie bulldogs are very confident dogs also,calm and intelligent, easy to train obedient dog and very friendly to dogs and humans.

Description: Powerfully built, athletic, and muscular, the Banter Bulldogge is a strong working dog with a bully build. Its head is square and muscular, with a pronounced stop between the skull and muzzle. The top of the skull is mostly flat. The Banter Bulldogge possesses strong jaws and impressive canines. Its bite should be slight under bite. It has round almond eyes set with a wrinkled brow.

The neck of the Banter Bulldogge is well-muscled and thick. The chest is impressive and meets well with the elbows; it should appear square. The back has a slight arch and finishes with a high set tail. The shoulders are powerful and the front legs are muscular. The Banter Bulldogge’s legs stubby or lanky, rather they are muscular, made for strong bouncing leaps and great pulling power. The feet of the Banter Bulldogge should be compact and with strong pasterns. As to the coat, is it short and smooth. The Banter Bulldogge also has short ears that may be cropped.

Dynamics: The Banter Bulldogge is easy to train and is very obedient. It will make for a good watchdog and has a good bark, helping with raising an alarm in case of trespassers.

When properly socialized, the Banter Bulldogge is fine with other dogs. It will get along very well with children and is very loyal to its family. The Banter Bulldogge has a lower energy level indoors than outdoors, and needs a good walk outside from time to time. This dog is eager for play time but it is smart to know when play time is over.

Breed Group: Working

Weight: males 50-85 pounds (26-37 kg), females 50-75 pounds (26-34 kg)

Height: males 21-24 inches (54-60 cm), females 20-23 inches (51-54 cm)

Color: Fawn, black, red, brindle of all types, with or without black mask; all colors can be with minimal white (up to 30%)

Country of Origin: The Banter Bulldogge was developed by Todd Tripp of Southeast Ohio in the late 1990s. With the inspiration to recreate the Brabanter Bullenbesser of the 1700s, Tripp combined boxers and various other working bull breeds to create the Banter Bulldogge.

Activities: Banter Bulldogges need daily work or exercise to keep fit and healthy. They also enjoy fetch games and other plays.

Other Info: The Banter Bulldogge has a life expectancy of about 12-13 years. It can be raised in an apartment as long as it can have its daily workouts or exercises. Bathe only when necessary to avoid removing natural oils from the skin. Brush its coat from time to time to remove excess hair.

AKA: English Bulldog, British Bulldog

Description: The Bulldog is a small, wide, and compact dog with a massive head. The head is broad and it has cheeks that extend to the sides of the eyes. The skin on the skull and forehead falls in dense folds. The muzzle is short and pug. The eyes are dark, round and far apart. The ears are small and thin and folded. The nose is broad and black, with large nostrils. The upper lip is pendent, and the lower jaw is undershot.

The Bulldog carries its short tail low. It walks in some kind of a waddle because its stocky legs are set squarely at each corner of its body.

Dynamics: The Bulldog is actually a gentle dog despite its mean-looking face. It is very affectionate, and is gentle with children. This breed seeks out human attention, and is happy when it gets it. The Bulldog is also known for its courage and its excellent guarding abilities. It is good with family pets too, although some can be suspicious with strange dogs.

The Bulldog can be stubborn and persistent at times. It can be dominating and it will need an owner who can display strong leadership. It is full of energy, but as it grows older it will be less agile. This breed snore very loudly, and some have drool and slobber tendencies.

Breed Group: Mastiff, Non-Sporting

Weight: males 53-55 lbs (24-25 kg), females 49-51 lbs (22-23 kg)

Height: about 12-16 inches (31-40 cm)… shorter ones are more prized

Color:The Bulldog’s coat comes in red, fawn, brindle, pale yellow or washed-out red, or white, and can combine any of these colors. The muzzle is sometimes dark.

Country of Origin: The Bulldog originated from England, descended from the ancient Asiatic mastiff.

Activities: Adult Bulldogs may or may not want to take any exercises, as their liveliness gradually fades with age. But all Bulldogs still need to have daily walks because of their innate fondness to walk.

Grooming: Grooming the Bulldog is easy because its coat is short and smooth. Comb and brush with a bristle brush and bathe only when necessary. Be sure to clean the inside of the wrinkles by wiping its face with a damp cloth.

Other Info: The Bulldog’s life expectancy is an average of 8 years. It is prone to breathing problems; some may have small windpipes. It is also prone to having poor eyesight. It is susceptible to heat stroke in warm weather and places. It is also cold sensitive. Skin infections, hip and knee problems may also be a problem. Its digestive system is also active, and may not bode well with people with sensitive noses. The Bulldog is good for apartment life. It is an indoor dog and is not really active indoors. This breed does best in temperate climates.