Shiloh Nevada
Last updated: 17th November 2022
Victorian Bulldog
By
Shiloh Nevada
Last updated: 17th November 2022
The Victorian Bulldog is a muscular and athletic breed of dog. Their stout limbs, wide nostrils, broad muzzle, rose or button ears and loose-hanging skin give them the typical look of the bulldog. The eyes of these dogs are set low and wide apart, and their canine teeth are large. Their wide chest, straight and muscular forelegs, broad shoulders, all added up to their stocky look. This loyal and trustworthy dog is said to be a ‘favorite to the elite classes’.
Victorian Bulldog Pictures
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- Black Victorian Bulldog
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- Old Victorian Bulldog
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- Victorian Bulldog Full Grown
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- Victorian Bulldog Puppies
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- Victorian Bulldog Puppy
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- Victorian Bulldogs
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- White Victorian Bulldog
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- Victorian Bulldog vs English Bulldog
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- Victorian Bulldog Dog
Quick Information/Description
| Coat | Short, smooth |
| Colors | Solid white or pied, fawn or fallow, all brindles, solid red |
| Group (of Breed) | Bulldog |
| Lifespan | 12 to 14 years |
| Weight | 55-75 pounds |
| Height (size) | Medium; 16-19 inches |
| Shedding | Average |
| Temperament | Reliable, loyal, affectionate |
| Good with Children | Yes |
| Good with other Pets | Yes |
| Snoring | Yes |
| Drooling | Yes |
| Competitive Registration | DRA |
Video: Victorian Bulldog Puppy
Other Similar Breeds
History
Some opine that this Bulldog is the successful result of the efforts of an enthusiastic breeder Ken Mollett in 1980, who wanted to bring back the bulldog that existed during the Victorian era. However, it has also been debated whether this bulldog, available now for sale in the US states, is one and the same as the Mollett Victorian Bulldog.
Temperament and Behavior
Loyalty and sobriety are the prime lineaments of the Victorian bulldog. This trustworthy dog has the typical temperament of a bulldog.
Rightly termed as the ‘people’s dog’, they love all kind of people, enjoying every moment of their company, and looking forward to their attention. So do they love kids, and are even good with other pets in the family, making them a complete family dog. However, at times, they would tend to get fussy with other dogs, if proper leadership training is not imparted.
Although one might easily get intimidated by its appearance, they are one of the most docile, affectionate and dependable dogs. With a strong protective instinct, the VB makes a great guard dog as well. These dogs do well in a moderate climate since they tend to chill down easily and take a long time to cool down, once heated up in the hot weather.
Care
Exercise
A moderate amount of daily physical exercise is important to this strong and sturdy breed. These dogs are not much active. Hence, if their need for exercise is regularly met, they can easily be kept in the apartment. Like most other bulldogs, they need to be taken for a walk or jog every day. Also, let them play every day since these dogs would remain inactive indoors. A playtime every day would also keep them mentally sound.
Grooming
The VB is an indoor dog. Since these dogs are average shedders and have short hair, brush them with a firm-bristled brush once to twice a week. However, bathe them occasionally, only when they are really in the need for one.
Like all bulldog breeds, the most important part in grooming your VB is cleaning its folds. Use a damp cloth to wipe clean your dog’s folds thoroughly because it is easy for the dirt to settle inside the folds and might give your dog frequent skin issues.
Health Problems
The VB is hardy. Because these bulldogs were developed by selective breeding among only the healthy individuals, genetic diseases in them are very rare. However, care should be taken to general dog health issues. The owners should also have enough awareness about the common skin problems in bulldogs and their causes.
Training
The Victorian Bulldog responds well to simple obedience training. Being intelligent and interactive, they would relate well with their human masters and pick up training fast. However, they respond best if your training process is gentle. Be sure to give pack-leader training to your puppies well in advance.
Diet/Feeding
Like other breeds of bulldogs, insist on a raw diet for your Victorian bulldog. However, a meat-only diet is not recommended since bones, stomachs, intestines were also a part of their primitive dietary habits.
Also remember, amongst the dogs, especially bulldogs cannot tolerate excess of protein in their diet since this might give them hot spots.
Other than meat, bones, and other animal parts, also serve them with raw eggs, fruits, semi-cooked vegetables, yogurt, etc. in order to ensure a balanced daily meal.
Interesting Facts
- The hindquarters of the VB are little higher than and not as heavy as its foreparts. However, this does not destroy its well-contrived symmetry.
- Typically, the Victorian Bulldog can have coats that are solid brindle, fallow, fawn, red, or white.
- This bulldog has an appearance similar to that of an English bulldog. However, the difference between the two is that, the Victorian Bulldog is larger by size.
I have a 2.5 year-old female.she is big and beautiful. Her a nd my older blue nose are best of friends.. I love these dogs more than 99.5% of humans.
I have a Victorian Bulldog she’s between 5 and 7 years old she has terrible allergies to grass dirt mold and I live in Florida. I don’t know what to do for her I have her on prescription allergy medicine called apoquel but I still find that several times a day I need to give her Benadryl. The poor thing is scratching all the time she scoots her butt so she can scratch it and she’s always biting on her feet. I don’t want to keep her on these medications too long. Her food is lamb and rice. Is there anything natural that I can do for her.
Hi,
I would look up raw meat feeding. Lamb and rice is a very limited diet. Also look around for a homeopathy vet.
In the mean time treat hot spots with colloidal silver spray.
As I’ve read through a lot of the comments on the “Victorian Bulldogs” I must first say there are 2 different types of “Victorian Bulldogs” in the states. The first being Victorian Bulldogs that breeders are mixing an English Bulldog with an Olde English Bulldogge and labeling their resulting pups as Victorian Bulldogs or Victorian English Bulldogs and are registered through mixed or designer breed registries,if you look at those registrations the sire is generally the English Bulldog and the dam the Olde English Bulldogge. The other breed of Victorian Bulldogs are the Mollett Victorian Bulldogs which are extrememly rare here in the states and are only registered through registries in the UK. The aggression and biting issues I’m reading about, as well as the allergies are not common at all in the Mollett Victorians. There is also a 3rd breed with Victorian in the name and that is an Olde Victorian Buldogge created by Carlos Woods out of North Carolina, they are larger dogs. In the history section of this page Ken Mollett in 1980 did create the original Victorian Bulldogs in London England, by mixing Staffordsire Bull Terriers, Bullmastiffs, Bristish Bulldogs, and Bull Terriers, the goal was to create an healthier bulldog similar to the early bulldogs. He used old photos, statues, and written descriptions of early bulldogs from the Victorian times, hence the name. The debate that the Victorians more available in the states are not from Ken Molletts Victorian Bulldogs is true. Victorian Bulldogs do quite well on a good quality dog food, raw is not a necessity. The level of exercise is dependent on the climate they live in, many Mollett Victorians can run 2 miles a day easily…they should not look ike an overgrown English Bulldog. In the pictures shown above the “Black Victorian Bulldog”, “Victorian Bullddog full grown”, I’m pretty sure all the puppy pictures with the exception of possibly one and the “Victorian Bulldog dog” are the Victorians Bulldogs more commonly bred here in the states The “Victorian Bulldog pictures” and ” Victorian Bulldog” are definitely Mollett Victorian Bulldogs. In the double picture “Victorian Bulldog vs English Bulldog” the black dog on the left is an Olde Victorian Bulldogge, his name is Cajah Mountain Black Boga.
What would you breed a Male Victorian Bulldog with?
My dad and brother bread the male Vic. With my brothers bully. Check out Facebook’s Hart’s bulldogs for pics.
We have a Victorian bulldog his name is Diablo he’s white and red and all muscle 18 months old and around 70 pounds with front paws like shovel bless him he is the most affectionate loyal lovable gentle dog me n the wife have ever owned but dont get me wrong when he’s having a mad hour he can be a bit of a hand full he’s so strong and we’re used to strong we’ve got rotties but we’d never be without him he’s our best mate although he defo loves the wife most thabks all billy
My Victorian Bulldog came to us a 1yo. He’s been terribly abused by a woman. He loves the males in our home. Any ideas on how I can get him to warm up to me?
Been a dog owner all my life… Son just bought a Vic. Bulldog a month ago… now he is 4 months old … He is a different challenge from past pets but we like him . He is difficult to work with but in time he will be ok…I am 70 , he helps keep me young…..
Is there any Victorian breeders here in California?
My Victorian bulldog is 4 months. He seems pretty aggressive, I know he’s teething but the biting is out of control. Any suggestions on how to get him to stop biting us, he has so many toys and I tried the bitter spray, he the thumb on his tongue. Spray bottles, don’t know what else to do except take him for classes
Hi Kristen,
You may follow these tips to prevent your Victorian Bulldog from biting people:
• Spaying or neutering him will help reduce the risks of biting, but this should be done only if you are not intending to breed him.
• Playing and exercising him regularly will reinforce the bond between you and your pet.
• Consistent training, including teaching him basic commands like stay, come, sit, and leave it.
• Socialize and introduce him to unknown people but do not overwhelm him.
• Keep him updated on his vaccines.
• Seek help from a professional animal behaviorist if he continues to show any signs of aggression.
I was wanting to know if your dog being close to a year old now has he stopped biting? We purchased a Victorian Bulldog that was born on July 31, 2018. He is the cutest thing ever but all he does is chew and bite on us. He is so energetic that I swear he sleeps with one eye open at all times just waiting to jump up and attach himself to our legs as we walk by. He also has tons of toys and would prefer to chew on us or my other dog which is a yorkie. He thinks she is his personal chew toy.
Neutering my VB definitely reduced the aggressive tendency to nip at fingers. Patience is definitely a must…
Do you have to do artificial Insemination breeding on this breed of bulldog?Thank you Michelle
Pls can someone tell me what is price for Victorian bulldog??
They range from 2500 to 4000$
i have a victorian bulldog (Alfie) he is 2 years 3 months old he is 6 stone 2 sold muscle is that normal for that age
Hi there,
Considering the normal weight of a full-grown male Victorian Bulldog, it seems your Alfie is a little overweight. Verify this with a vet and discuss the ways to maintain an ideal weight for your dog.
They seem to be American Bulldogs. The look, the temperment and their trainability, etc. are all almost exactly the same as the American Bulldog. The AB was also almost lost and brought back by 2 different people, creating 2 similar yet distinct lines. These could realistically be the same dogs just raised in different continents once the genes were set in place. They are beautiful dogs. We have an American Bulldog and she fits the Victorian description to a tee in every way, shape and form. Thanks for posting, I haven’t heard much about this breed before. I really do believe the Victorian and American Bulldog are the same dog. God bless.
American Bulldogs or Kohnson Bulldogs were created in our hometown! American Bulldogs are much larger. Our AB was about 220 lbs. Bulldog or Bully breeds of all types, kinds and sizes are a gift!