ChicoryFarm they are White English Bulldogs, or sometimes called Old White English. They are the oldtime farm dogs of the deep south, ours came from Mississippi but they are mainly around Georgia, Alabama and Florida. In history they have been used for many things around the farm and new strains seem to be popping up as pig hunting dogs. Many of the registered American Bulldogs have this breed as their roots.
We searched very hard to find someone that is still breeding them as a `farm dog` and not the higher energy pig dog. Where our pair came from he uses them as livestock protection, for goats, and he says they have solved the feral dog problem he has had for years.
We don`t use them that way, but I can tell you how I feel they may differ from other livestock protection dogs. These guys don`t seem to roam. They are real home bodies, so if you are looking for a dog to live out in a big pasture with the sheep, I personally (new to the breed though) don`t think these guys would do it. They are to committed to their people to leave them for long periods. Having said that they are very particular about what is `right` and seem to know when things shouldn`t be happening. They are laid back and casual and lazy until something is happening and then the shift is amazing! I personally think they would be a better small holding type dog, say a couple acres to 30 or so. I could be wrong, and they may be happy to live with the livestock, but I just don`t see our two doing it. My female will not even go for a run with hubby and the mob of other dogs if she knows I am still in the house. She just sits on the porch and waits for me to come out. She is very committed to my chickens and doesn`t let any of the other dogs close to them unless I am there. She is very suspicious of strangers and will not come up to people she doesn`t know. People think she is timid, but she is not, she is very cautious and likes to assess situations. The male is outgoing and respectfully friendly to anyone we say is ok, but has a bark that rattles the window. They also have the most amazing growl! It comes from deep down in their chest and makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. They love children, puppies and cats. You do not need to be an`'alpha' with these guys, they are respectful of everyone in the family including kids.
This is just our experiences with them so far. I really like the breed and like the short coat and the size of them. They have an amazing sence of humour and a great off switch. You can have them playing like idiots and you just say `that`s enough` and they are quietly walking beside you like nothing was happening before.
We have not sold any of the pups yet. They are 3 weeks now. I like to make sure everyone is healthy and growing well before I advertise. I think I will start to find homes this week. I am happy to answer any more questions if anyone has them, just PM or email me so I am not boring everyone with my gushing about these dogs!
Puppy pics and bore do not belong in the same sentence! lol
Ice is one pretty mama. Congrats!
