Old English Bulldogs came from an idea by David Leavitt in 1971, who wanted to breed a dog with the characteristics of an original Bulldog, but without the aggressive temperament. Sadly, over the years, irresponsible breeders have been selling crosses between Pit Bulls and Amstaffs as Old English Bulldogs. 
As a result, people have become afraid of them, unaware of the fact that the original breed of dogs has a very nice and quiet temperament.
The Old English Bulldog is determined and courageous. However, as in the case of any other dog, it is not aggressive unless specifically trained. It has a rather scary face and a look that is chubby, yet athletic. It is docile, yet fearless, protective, and determined.
Old English Bulldogs like to chew on anything that they find. So it is important that you provide them with a lot of toys and bones. Else, you may find your shoes and other belongings destroyed. They are known to drool and slobber a lot. This can be taken care of by cleaning their mouths every so often with a paper towel. They are very easy to please and adapt quickly to any situation or lifestyle. However, you need to take special care of them when it comes to extreme hot or cold weather.
They don't need a lot of exercise and can stay in shape with just their regular daily walks. They are not extremely playful. Although they may play around for a while, after which, they like to rest. They usually don't chase people or other animals, as some other dog breeds do. They are fairly shy and usually don't like to jump on people, as some of the more lively breeds of dogs. They prefer to be admired and petted. If you want a quiet dog that attracts a lot of attention, this is just the dog for you.
Old English Bulldogs can weigh upwards of 50 lbs. 
You need to take care of their feeding habits as they are susceptible to a condition called "bloat". Bloat is a result of consuming a large amount of food in one sitting. It can be quite painful for your dog.
Old English Bulldogs are wonderful companions. However, they can be quite mischievous, especially when they chew whatever that they get their paws on. It is recommended that you enroll them in obedience training classes. You need to teach them to chew only their toys and bones. Obedience classes teach them to listen to you and follow your orders. This also teaches them to be more social with other dogs and people.
If you want to get one of these precious dogs, look for a good breeder or contact one of the Old English Bulldog Clubs for more information. Remember, a puppy or a new dog means more responsibility, but also a lot of fun as a new companion. An Old English Bulldog is a great good friend to play and walk around with. And they will repay you for your love and care with loyalty and wonderful times together.
