Bull Terrier vs Olde English Bulldogge

Compare the Bull Terrier to the Olde English Bulldogge. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bull Terriers and Olde English Bulldogges.

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - The Bull Terrier is an excellent choice for new/inexperienced owners. The Olde English Bulldogge is not recommended for new owners.
Children - Both the Bull Terrier and Olde English Bulldogge are great with children.
Grooming - Both the Bull Terrier and Olde English Bulldogge are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
Barking - The Olde English Bulldogge has an above-average tendency to bark. The Bull Terrier rarely barks.

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Bull Terrier vs Olde English Bulldogge

Breed Name	Bull Terrier	Olde English Bulldogge
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	Yes
Lifespan	9-15 yrs.	10-12 yrs.
Height	18-21 in.	16-20 in.
Weight	45-65 lb	50-80 lb
Intelligence	Average	High
History
Origin Country	UK (England)	United States
Origin Year	1862 AD	1971 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Very Good	Below Average
Stranger Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Personality
	Affectionate Aggressive Enjoys Attention Jealous Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Stubborn	Affectionate Aggressive Enjoys Attention Loving Stubborn Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	Yes	Yes
Indoor	Yes	Yes
Small Yard	Yes	Yes
Medium Yard	Yes	Yes
Large Yard	Yes	Yes
Temperature Tolerance ¹	65°F to 80°F	50°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Rarely	Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	High	Medium
Exercise Required	Medium	Medium
Top Running Speed	18 mph	18 mph
Strength	High-Very High	Very High
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Low	Low
Shedding	Low	Low-Medium
Dander	Low	Low
Drool Amount	Low	Medium-High

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Bull Terrier	Olde English Bulldogge
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	Yes
Family/Pack	Yes	Yes
Independent	Yes	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	Yes	No
Average	Yes	Yes
Focused & Patient	No	Yes
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Average	High
Burrow/Digging	Average	Below Average
Chasing	High	Below Average
Follow Commands	Very Low	Below Average
Fighting	Average	Average
Guarding	Average	High
Herding	Very Low	Very Low
Hunting	Average	Average
Protection	Average	High
Remove Vermin	High	Below Average
Sledding	Very Low	Very Low
Watch	Average	High

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Bull Terrier	Olde English Bulldogge
Lifespan
Lifespan	9-15 yrs.	10-12 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Deafness	Yes	No
Heart Murmurs	Yes	No
Hereditary Nephritis	Yes	No
Lens Luxation	Yes	No
Spinning	Yes	No

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Bull Terrier	Olde English Bulldogge
Coat
Fur	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Single Coat	Yes	Yes
Smooth Coat	No	Yes
Coat Texture
Straight	Yes	Yes
Rough	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Short	Yes	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Black & Tan	Yes	No
Black Brindle	Yes	No
Black Brindle, & White	Yes	No
Black, Tan, & White	Yes	No
Brindle	Yes	No
Brindle&white	Yes	Yes
Fawn	Yes	Yes
Fawn & White	Yes	No
Fawn Smut	Yes	No
Fawn Smut & White	Yes	No
Red	Yes	Yes
Red & White	Yes	No
Red Smut	Yes	No
Red Smut & White	Yes	No
White	Yes	Yes
White & Black Brindle	Yes	No
Brindle Black	No	Yes
Brindle Fawn	No	Yes
Brindle Red	No	Yes
Fawn Pied	No	Yes
Grey	No	Yes
Red Pied	No	Yes
White Pied	No	Yes