05/12/2026
…with every dog, it’s always paw, claws and ankles 🐶
One thing we should pay very close attention to in an Olde English Bulldogge is FEET and PASTERNS. 🐾
A lot of people focus only on big heads, color, or size…
but structure starts from the ground up.
Weak pasterns and bowed-out (easty - west) feet may seem “minor” to some people, but structurally they matter A LOT.
The pastern acts like a shock absorber for the dog’s entire body. When those pasterns are weak, soft, or collapsing forward, it places abnormal stress on:
• wrists
• elbows
• shoulders
• toes
• ligaments
• overall movement and balance
Over time, that extra stress can contribute to discomfort, inefficient movement, fatigue, and premature wear on the body.
The same goes for feet that bow outward (“east/west feet”).
A dog should not look like it’s fighting the ground while standing still.
When feet turn outward excessively:
❌ weight distribution becomes uneven
❌ movement efficiency decreases
❌ joints compensate improperly
❌ the dog often loses power and stability in movement
And this is especially important in a heavy, muscular breed like the Olde English Bulldogge.
These dogs should be ATHLETIC.
They should be capable of running, climbing, playing, jumping, and moving with confidence and strength.
The standard even calls for:
✔ strong pasterns
✔ round tight feet
✔ straight forelegs
✔ balanced movement
✔ significant bone and substance WITHOUT structural weakness
That matters because structure affects function…
and function affects quality of life.
A beautiful dog that cannot comfortably support its own body long term is not the goal.
This is why ethical breeding is so much deeper than color trends or “what sells.” The dogs deserve a better body 🐾💕
Healthy structure is not boring.
Healthy structure is EVERYTHING. 🐾
