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What's the real difference between an Olde Tyme and British Bulldog?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

What is the difference between and olde tyme bulldog and a British bulldog

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on January 23rd, 2019

The Olde Tyme Bulldog is suppose to represent the old breed standard for the English Bulldog. This is suppose to be what the breed looked like as a working dog a century ago. The OTB is taller, longer bodies, less stocky, a smaller head and a less pronounced flat muzzle. The British or English Bulldog is the breed most of us are more familiar with. These dogs are short, stocky, have large heads and very short/flat muzzles. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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