The Olde English Bulldogge makes a great family pet, provided that you have enough time to care for the dog. Old English Bulldogges are derived from American bulldogs, American Pit Bull Terriers and bullmastiffs. All of these breeds love to please people. This makes them quick to learn.

They should be kept in the home where they can be with their human pack. Do not leave them outside 24/7. They cannot survive extreme temperatures and will develop behavior problems when kept outside alone. They can live in apartments and trailers, provided they get at least one vigorous walk every day.

Health Problems

Since Olde English Bulldoggs are short-haired dogs, they do shed a lot. This can be a problem for family members with asthma or extreme allergies to pet dander. Minimize shedding by brushing the dog outside at least once a day. This helps to keep dead hair outside. Vacuum often to pick up shed hair and dander. Pick up shed hair on furniture with masking tape, a damp paper towel or pet hair removal strips.

Olde English Bulldogs love their food and anyone else’s food. They can easily get overweight, which can lead to problems like heart disease and arthritis. They also are like toddlers in that they place anything in their mouths. Keep all human medications, cleaning products, jewelry and small items that can be swallowed off of the floor and out of reach from the dog’s muzzle.

Warnings

Any dog with predominately bulldog bloodlines are very tolerant of children’s sudden movements, provided that the dog has been socialized with small children as a puppy. Because the Olde English Bulldog resembles a pit bull, your dog may be unfairly branded a demon before anyone takes the time to get to know your dog.

No dog should be left alone with a toddler or small child, no matter what its breed. There always should be an older person to supervise the interactions between dogs and small children. Dogs sometimes do not know their own strength when playing with people. This is as much for the dog’s safety as for the children’s safety.