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There are several alternative bulldog
breeds that exist today. Most of these dogges are a result of a
linebreeding scheme that involves Bullmastiffs, Pit Bull Terriers,
American Bulldogs, English Bulldogs, and sometimes Bandogs. David Leavitt 
first began
working on his version of the bulldog in the 1970s because he was disenchanted by the
breeding and breathing problems associated with the English Bulldog. Breeders today all have their own idea as to what the Bulldog of the 19th
Century should look like. For example, one breeder may have used more Pit Bull
Terrier in their breeding scheme while another may have used more Bullmastiff or American Bulldog.
This has created too much variation in the breed than many would like including
ourselves.
Although there are some nice looking Olde English Bulldogges out there, we feel
that the RBKC has set forth a more
rigid standard and conforming/desirable gene pool which should eliminate this widespread problem of variation. We have chosen
our breeding stock very carefully in order to ensure that our pups are healthy,
athletic, and
retain the characteristics we look for in this wonderful breed.
Dan & Therese Olenberger