FAQ
What is the difference between the Olde English Bulldogge, & Pacific Bulldog?
While they are very similar, the most obvious difference between the Pacific bulldog and the Olde is size. The Pacific Bulldog is 15-17 inches 50-75 lbs for both males and females. The Olde English is 17-19 females and 18-20 inches for males 60-90lbs. So Pacific Bulldogs are generally much smaller than their Olde counterparts. There are also more variety of colours allowed in the Pacific Bulldog breed than the Oldes. They both share the same standard in regards to health & athleticism.
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The Pacific Bulldog is a much newer breed; a smaller group all working towards the same vision together-- trying to create the same "Pacific Bulldog." Club members share all their genetics- passing them on every yard to keep the phenotypes and genotypes consistent within the group.
If Pacific Bulldogs aren't recognized by CKC, why are you breeding them?
Pacific bulldogs or Olde English bulldogs are not currently recognized by the Canadian Kennel Club, there are pedigrees for all of our dogs as they are registered IEOBA & PBKC. Our goal is to create HEALTHY Bulldogs who CAN by keeping record of all lineage & pedigrees for futures to come, and ensuring to only breed dogs that have been proven healthy, conformationally correct and temperamentally sound. There are not many dog shows in Canada that allow Pacific Bulldogs to compete at this time, but we do hope to eventually travel to the US to attend and compete in some ABKC shows, where the breed is recognized.
At what age can puppies go to their new homes? What age can they be viewed?
The puppies will always be able to go home at 8 weeks. However, The Critical Period of Socialization for a puppy ends by 12 weeks of age. This is the most crucial developmental stage during which puppies learn to accept and enjoy the company of other dogs and people. Thus your puppy needs to be socialized to people/dogs by the time he is twelve weeks old. As a rule of thumb, your puppy should meet with around a hundred people (crazy!) during this age. If you are not able to supply your puppy with the socialization he will need by 12 weeks old, we are happy to keep them until 12 weeks and ensure to socialize them for you. Fortunately, we own a doggie daycare, where we can bring them to meet new people and puppies all the time. However they would need their second set of shots, which the cost would have to be added on top of the cost for your puppy. (approx $80). It is so important to us that the puppies get properly socialized at this age, it really sets them up for the rest of their lives. So we have no problem holding on to them longer. I know most will be excited to take their puppies home as soon as possible, but please try to be patient, if you do not have the time to socialize your puppy let us keep them a little bit longer.
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They can be viewed at 6 weeks of age after their first set of shots. Please ensure to wash your hands upon entry of our home.
Do Pacific Bulldogs make good family pets?
Yes they do! A Pacific Bulldog is a wonderful family pet and loving to most children. People-oriented as a breed, they actively solicit human attention. However, they have retained the courage that was originally bred into them for bull baiting, so they make fine watchdogs. However, they are more athletic than your regular bulldog, and will need regular exercise.They are outgoing, playful and have a gentle demeanor while still being alert.
I heard bulldogs are more prone to health problems than other breeds?
Unfortunately, the standard English Bulldog breed is prone to a number of health conditions including allergies, hip dysplasia, cherry eye, yeast infections, poor immune system function and breathing abnormalities. Many of these health concerns stems from heavy in-breeding which has allowed humans to select for aesthetically desirable traits, but often at the detriment of the breed’s long-term health.
Historically, breeders prioritized breeding dogs to meet a specific standard that was perceived to be the perfect breed. To an extent, they were extremely successful, but they didn’t account for the collateral effects of passing along negative inheritable health conditions. In the 1850s, the English Bulldog looked very much like today’s Pit Bull Terrier, a robust, sturdy, energetic and athletic breed with a more elongated muzzle. However, over the decades, with the advent of dog shows/clubs selecting for particular standards, the ideal image for the English Bulldog was altered. By the early 21st century, as a result of dog shows and popular opinion generated by the public, the English Bulldog had transitioned to acquire squat bandy legs, a larger head and a flatter muzzle. While this became an idolized model for the English Bulldog, the alter figure and facial change created new breathing problems in approximately thirty percent of the breed. And ultimately, the English Bulldog breed at large has suffered with decreased health quality and life expectancy.
Many breeders claim that by having their bulldogs genetically tested, they can ensure that severe inheritable disease can be eliminated. However, this does not fully account for subtle health deficits that have become inherent to the adopted standard of the breed today. Furthermore, there are a vast majority of additional health conditions which health-testing cannot actually test. This can allow subtle negative recessive traits be passed down to future generations and eventually manifest, especially when in-breeding occurs within a gene pool of limited variability.
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Dog breeders hold the highest responsibility in making the decisions that will guide the direction for genetic selection of dog breeds and creating future generations of the dogs we see today. Avoiding line-breeding or in-breeding and expanding the gene pool decreases the risk of inheriting diseases. This serves as the underlying inspiration for us to breed the Pacific Bulldog; to help breed out the negative health qualities while preserving the overall appearance and personality of this amazing breed. The Pacific Bulldog is similar to the original English Bulldog of the 1800s, maintaining the longer snout for breathing and longer legs for improved stamina.
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Pacific Bulldogs have introduced other breeds by using Olde English Bulldoggs as their foundation breed which consisted of one-half Bulldog, one-sixth Bullmastiff, one-sixth American Pitbull Terrier and one-sixth American Bulldog. This of course goes against the current standard and status quo for the English Bulldog breed. For this reason we have come across a degree of scrutiny and criticism as we try to improve upon the health of our dogs for future generations. While we can not guarantee that our puppies will be completely free of any common bulldog health conditions, we can try to minimize their health issues. And along the way, hopefully we can make a positive impact on the Bulldog breed.
I thought bulldogs aren't supposed to come in "exotic" colours such as blue, & black?
Pacific Bulldogs can come in any colour aside from Merle. The standard English Bulldog does not allow these colours if you wish to compete in dog shows, which is why you do not see them as often. There are false statements that the blue/lilacs/blacks are associated with health problems. Once again, this is simply not the case. The only proven colour to be associated with genetic health issues in bulldogs is merle, which is why it is not accepted within our breed. We do not breed our bulldogs for colour. We breed first and foremost for health, then temperament, then conformation, and then colour, in that order.
Why are bulldogs so expensive?
Bulldogs are one the most expensive dogs to buy. A Bulldog puppy commands such a high price because of the following factors.
Bulldog stud service usually costs at least $2000; artificial insemination usually costs from $200 to $600 plus additional fees for shipping, containers, and storage.
Pre-breeding preparations are also expensive.
Most Bulldogs are born via c-section, which costs $1200 to $3,000 per birth.
The average litter size of Bulldogs is small.
Pacific Bulldogs are hard to come by and bulldogs cannot be shipped by airplane. Our Pacific Bulldogs have cost us approximately $5000 each with the US conversion rate, in addition to the costs of the ground-shipping & travel.
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