Olde Staff Bulldogge

The American Staffordshire Terrier is a medium-sized dog that combines substantial bone structure with a muscular, athletic build. Males typically stand 18 to 19 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh between 55 and 70 pounds, while females stand 17 to 18 inches and weigh 40 to 55 pounds. The breed presents a stocky, powerful appearance with well-sprung ribs, a broad chest, and muscular hindquarters that provide impressive strength and agility. The body is close-coupled with a slightly sloping topline from withers to croup, and the breed should appear capable of great endurance and athletic performance. The head of the American Staffordshire Terrier is broad and powerful with a medium-length, deep-through skull and pronounced cheek muscles. The muzzle is medium in length, rounded on the upper side, and falls away abruptly below the eyes, giving the face a distinctive appearance. The jaws are well-defined and strong with a scissors bite, while the eyes are dark, round, set low in the skull, and set far apart with no pink showing. The ears are typically set high and may be cropped or uncropped, with preference given to uncropped ears that are short and held rose or half-pricked. The nose is definitively black with well-opened nostrils. The coat is short, close, stiff to the touch, and glossy, emphasizing the breed's muscular definition. All colors are acceptable, though dogs that are more than 80 percent white, black and tan, or liver are not encouraged in the show ring. The tail is short in comparison to body size, low-set, tapers to a fine point, and is carried without curl or being held over the back. American Staffordshire Terriers move with a springy, confident gait that conveys their power and athleticism, covering ground efficiently with good reach and drive. The overall impression is of a well-balanced, muscular dog that combines strength with elegance and agility.

The Olde English Bulldogge is a medium-sized, powerful, and athletic breed that was developed to recreate the healthier working bulldogs of the 18th century. Males typically stand 17 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh between 60 and 80 pounds, while females stand 16 to 19 inches and weigh 50 to 70 pounds. The breed displays a muscular, well-balanced build with a slightly rectangular body that emphasizes strength and agility without the extreme exaggerations found in modern English Bulldogs. The chest is wide and deep, providing ample lung capacity, while the back is broad and shows moderate roach behind the shoulders, with well-sprung ribs and a slightly arched loin. The head of the Olde English Bulldogge is large, broad, and square with prominent cheeks and well-developed temporal muscles that extend to the skull. The muzzle is broad, deep, and short, but significantly longer than that of the English Bulldog, allowing for improved breathing and temperature regulation. The nose is large and wide with open nostrils, and the breed possesses a defined stop with moderate wrinkling on the forehead and muzzle. The jaw is slightly undershot with a strong, wide chin, while the eyes are medium-sized, round, set wide apart, and come in all colors. The ears can be rose, button, or tulip-shaped, set high on the skull. The breed's coat is short, close, and of medium density, lying flat against the body. All coat colors are acceptable according to breed standards, with brindle variations being particularly common. The tail is set low, thick at the base, and tapers to a point, either hanging down in a pump-handle fashion or having a slight curve. The Olde English Bulldogge moves with a balanced, powerful gait that demonstrates both athleticism and confidence, distinguishing it from the shuffling movement characteristic of more brachycephalic bulldog breeds. The overall appearance conveys strength, health, and capability as a working dog.