Dave Leavitt and the OEB

     Just as the Morgan Horse, Doberman Pinscher, Argentine Dogo, Jack Russel Terrier and many other animal breeds owe their existance to one persons dream, so it is with the Olde English Bulldogge. The dog know as the OEB is the creation of a far-sighted and well defined breeding program launched in 1971 by Mr. David Leavitt of Spring Grove,  Pennsylvania. A great fan of the bulldog, Mr. Leavitt was deeply troubled by the breed's physical limitations. Loving the bulldog nature and armed with a considerable knowledge of breed history and canine genetics, David embarked on an ambitious breeding program aimed at recreating the old bulldog.
    After many carefully planned outcrossings of AKC Bulldog stock to Bullmastiffs, American Pit Bulls and American Bulldogs David achieved his goal as the Olde English Bulldogge emerged and began to breed true. By 1988, Mr. Leavitt had developed  two true lines and realized his personal dream of a sound, stable bulldog perfectly suited to modern life. 
   Althought the Olde English Bulldogge is strongly rooted in "Gladiator Dog" stock and the early bullbaiters were said to be notoriously bloodthirsty and aggressive animals, the OEB is not considered to possess the instinct and animal aggression of its fighting ancestors. In Mr. Leavitts own words, " I do not want the temperament of the original bulldog. My dogs must be loving. They must have courage and determination without being overly aggressive."
   Mr. Leavitt has succeeded admirably with the Olde English Bulldogge. The OEB is a loving family companion and a dauntless guardian of loved ones and home.