White English Bulldog Dog Breed

Below are the details and specs for the White English Bulldog breed.

A medium-sized breed; WEBs weigh 50-80 pounds, and are 15-21 inches at the shoulders in height.

The WEB is protective, active, and playful, and will serve a family well as both a rambunctious pet and a dedicated farmhand. These dogs are loyal and affectionate, but at times exhibit a stubborn temperament, particularly with other dogs, so they may require obedience training; early socialization with other pets is recommended.

WEBs are considered low-maintenance animals; little grooming is needed, though they will shed a lot.

The WEB was developed sometime in the late twentieth century in the U.S. state of Georgia by a dog breeder named Ray Altman. With help from his friend and fellow dog breeder Lonnie Dryden, Altman sought to create a larger working variant of the English Bulldog – one that was predominantly white in color, was able to endure long hours in the fields, and did not exhibit as many health issues as the English. Over a period of at least a decade, the pair used various selective breeding techniques to develop just such a dog: one with few health problems, the ability to better withstand temperature extremes, and greater body mass. Altman and Dryden finally arrived at the creation of a purebred dog they called the Altman White English; though not all dogs of this breed are pure white (some have brown or black markings, and a few are reddish-brown or brindle), white is the predominant color in the line.

The Working White English Bulldog Association was founded in the U.S. in 2003. Today, WEBs are sold by professional breeders all over the U.S. and in numerous countries elsewhere in the world.

This breed's coat is short-haired and smooth. A WEB's body is normally a bit greater in length than in height. The head is the shape of a "soft" square, and the muzzle is short and broad, with thick, hanging jowls; the almond-shaped eyes exist in varying shades of brown; the ears are high-set, of medium size, and floppy. The chest is markedly broad and fairly deep, the legs are fairly short and straight, and the tail is long, low-hanging, and is usually docked to a quarter of its length.

Intelligent, hardworking, playful, and protective, the WEB is an active, fun-loving breed that is very loyal to its human family, and is sometimes possessive of a fairly stubborn streak. Part of its breeding is the instinct to control and guard livestock, so it naturally makes a great watchdog (and a fairly good hunting companion as well). And WEBs love playing outdoors (and are particularly fond of swimming), so this breed will make an excellent family pet, especially for people who live in rural areas. WEBs are also known for being quite willful and headstrong, particularly with other dogs, so some obedience training and early socialization with other pets may be necessary.

Life expectancy is 11-15 years. The WEB is quite healthy and robust; no major health issues are known. This breed is not to be confused with the English Bulldog which has quite a few health and exercise issues due to its short muzzle.