The Olde English Bulldogge Kennel Club
About Us
The Olde English Bulldogge Kennel Club (OEBKC) is the national breed club for the Olde English Bulldogge. The mission of the OEBKC is first and foremost to assist its breeder organization in continually improving the breed through disciplined breeding programs that emphasize health, temperament, athleticism, and consistent conformation within the breed standard.
The OEBKC was established in 2001 by several breeders and fanciers of the Olde English Bulldogge, including Karen Campetti of Nette's Run, and Louis Colon of Delmar OEB's. The club was established in order to meet the growing needs of the breed, the owners, and the breeders of the Olde English Bulldogge. The American Rare Breed Association quickly adopted the OEBKC as the National Breed Club of the Olde English Bulldogge, and continues to recognize it as such today. In 2005, David Leavitt merged the OEBA Registry with that of the OEBKC, and declared the OEBKC to be the official registry of the true Olde English Bulldogge. The OEBKC currently maintains a registry database of over 525 dogs that are traceable back to the original Leavitt foundation stock.
The enthusiasm and interest that the breed and club is attracting is exciting. In November of 2006, the North American Kennel Club (Rarities Inc.) adopted the OEBKC breed standard for use in judging the Olde English Bulldogge in its conformation shows. This action opened another venue for owners of Olde English Bulldogges to show their dogs. We look forward to a long and rewarding relationship with them. The club is attracting more and more Olde English Bulldogge fanciers that are not only interested in conformation shows, but also in Obedience, Agility, Weight Pull, and therapy work.
The enthusiasm and involvement in the Olde English Bulldogge is stronger than ever before and growing rapidly. This interest is not contained solely in the U.S. There are many Olde English Bulldogges as well as breeders in Canada and abroad.
For more information on the OEBKC and the Olde English Bulldogge in general, please visit our FAQ page.
