The Olde Victorian Bulldogge is a new dog breed that is still in development phase. It originated in United States of America. The OVB, as it is commonly called, is a large and powerful dog with a heavy built torso and chest. It is being developed with aim to create a healthier bulldog breed. This breeding program was started by Carlos Woods in 1988 and he crossbred English Bulldog, American Bulldog, German Boxer, Staffy Bull and Olde Bulldogge to produce this large headed and muscular breed.
This strong dog stands between 18-20 inches and weighs 65-100 lbs. The broad and large head has broad muzzle. Skull should be as great in circumference as possible. Moderate size eyes are set low and wide apart. Small ears are rose or button shaped. Large and broad, moist nose is preferred in black but can be partly coloured. Thick, strong and arched but short neck has loose skin that forms dewlaps on each side. The bulldogge should have a broad and deep body that should come with deep and wide chest and well sprung ribs and powerful loin with slight tuck-up. The tail can be straight, turning down or screwed.
The OVB has short, smooth and silky but not thin coat that comes in brindle/white, all other brindle including black/brindle. Solid white or pied, Fawn or Tan. Solid black, blue, & blue brindle.
This breed is NOT recognized by AKC or any other major kennel club.
