Old Anglican Bulldogge Dog Breed

As with many "bully" breeds, both the Pitbull and English Bulldog have origins as fighting and baiting breeds. In present times, these cruel sports have been banned and the ferocious characteristics have usually been long bred out. This leaves the Old Anglican nothing but a calm and gentle (and very friendly) companion for singles and families alike! They are perfectly fine as indoor dogs due to their moderate exercise requirements and do not require a fenced yard (although it's always appreciated).

PROS

• Can live indoors or out
• Low maintenance grooming
• Can be trained by a first timer
• Exercise requirements are not excessive
• Great playmates for children
• Friendly towards other pets
• Not barkers
• Docile, loving, loyal

CONS

• Not a guard dog or watchdog
• May be prone to respiratory problems
• Not an intense exercise partner
• Does need daily time outdoors
• Not hypoallergenic, shed regularly

A Pitbull mixed with a Bulldog will produce a hybrid Old Anglican Bulldogs that will vary much more in appearance and temperament than the purebred parents. Your puppy may inherit more characteristics from one or the other, or they may get an equal mix. Before adopting or purchasing, it is recommended to supplement this hybrid information by reading both parent breed pages.

This breed is more trainable than you might think upon first glance. Although she looks sturdy, strong and, perhaps, a bit dull, she is actually very loyal which makes makes her inclined to follow commands...at least after a few repetitions. Keep in mind, however, this will still be a medium-large sized dog that will require you to provide firm and consistent guidelines.

There is typically no reason to fear a Pitbull mix and it can be said that puppies grow up to act as good as the owner that raises them. Some may have higher energy than others, but most are docile and gentle, making them excellent family companions. Playful and friendly, a well socialized Old Anglican gets along very well with other pets and often strangers. Although their protective instincts can likely be strengthened, they are neither guard dogs nor barkers.

Members of this breed are certainly playful with people and pets alike, however, their exercise needs will vary. More Pitbull like OABs will need more exercise than those that favor the Bulldog more. Regardless, this breed is not an intensive exercise partner and will, instead, enjoy long walks, games with toys, and trips to the dog park.

The Old Anglican Bulldogge, as a mixed breed, will vary from one puppy to the next-- even those within the same litter. Some will inherit more English Bulldog traits, others will inherit an appearance closer to the Pitbull. In general, this will be a medium to large sized dog that is very sturdy in build. The coat will be short, glossy and having the possibility of any color (thanks to the Pitbull genes).

Of particular interests to owners is the color of the nose. While Bulldogs typically have black ones, Pitbulls can have black, brown/red or even blue noses. The blue is a particularly sought after color, for whatever reason, and this trait will be hard to guarantee in a Old Anglican Bulldog puppy. Even if one finds a breeder with a blue-nosed Pitbull as one parent, this does not necessarily mean any of the litter will be blue nosed. Do keep in mind that any breeder trying to pass off a blue nosed Pit as a separate breed is certainly trying to make money off of you, as this is still a Pitbull.

The English Bulldog-Pitbull mix has a temperament that is typically gentle, playful, loyal, attentive, and sometimes stubborn. Breed members are usually very eager to please, and they love receiving as much attention as they're willing to give. These dogs socialize very well with children, and fairly well with other dogs (and other pets in general); regardless, plenty of socialization with kids and other animals, starting when the dog is a puppy if possible, is recommended for a more well-balanced pooch.

OABs can be trained fairly easily. Though not super-intelligent, breed members like to please their owners, and will normally respond well to learning tasks and commands--though the training may require a few repetitions. Some OABs, particularly ones that take after their Pitbull parents, may be fairly stubborn and require more training than others. Overall, though, these dogs learn pretty well, and can even be taught by new dog owners.

Surprisingly, OABs don't make great watchdogs. Contrary to their Pitbull parents' fierce demeanors, these dogs are often too gentle and docile to be relied upon to confront potential threats.

The Pitbull has a widely debated average life expectancy of 10-14 years and the Bulldog 9 years. You can expect your Pitbull x Bulldog mix to have an average life expectancy somewhere in between the two, or perhaps longer due to the genetic diversity of hybrids.

Not much specific information exists to testify to the health of this breed, although if your pet inherits the short muzzle of the Bulldog, there is a high likelihood for respiratory issues. Choosing a responsible breeder that offers exams and genetic testing is key. For a list of all health disorders within the parent breeds that may be passed down to your Old Anglican Bulldogge, visit our pages for both parents (the Pitbull and the Bulldog).