Old English Bulldog Bust

This is a highly detailed Old English Bulldog Bust.

This model was created by Messy Panda who makes amazing Busts and provided by Commercial License.

This Bust is 3D Printed using Black PLA Filament and Dry-brushed with Gold Gilding Wax to give it a Bronze Statue effect.

This Bust is 15cm tall.

The Old English Bulldog was a now-extinct breed that existed in England from the 17th to the early 19th century, best known as the original dog used in the sport of bull-baiting. Unlike the modern English Bulldog, which was later developed from it, the Old English Bulldog was a taller, more athletic, and more ferocious animal. It combined strength, stamina, and courage, traits selectively bred to allow it to grasp and hold onto the nose or face of a bull during the brutal contests that gave the breed its reputation.

In appearance, the Old English Bulldog was muscular and powerful, standing lower to the ground than most working dogs but higher and leaner than the present bulldog. It had a broad chest, wide shoulders, and strong jaws, with a slightly undershot bite that helped it lock onto prey. Its muzzle was shorter than that of other dogs but not as drastically shortened as the modern bulldog, meaning it could breathe more effectively while exerting itself. The legs were sturdy, with a wide stance that gave it balance and resilience against the thrashing of livestock.

Temperamentally, it was fearless, aggressive when provoked, and highly tenacious, qualities considered essential in the blood sports of its day. However, when not engaged in fighting, records suggest it could also be loyal and protective toward its owners.

When bull-baiting was outlawed in 1835, the Old English Bulldog quickly declined in numbers, as its main purpose vanished. Some of its bloodlines contributed to the development of other breeds, such as the modern English Bulldog, which was bred for a more docile and companionable temperament, and various bull-and-terrier crosses that eventually gave rise to breeds like the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

Today, the Old English Bulldog is remembered as a symbol of both the cruelty of its age and the enduring strength and determination that shaped the bulldog type.