 The Old English Bulldog was popular in most parts of Western Europe during the second half of the 19th century, to the point that in some states like the Vatican there is legislation regulating the transit of this dog breed on public roads.At the same time, in Europe there was a surge in interest pertaining to the serious development, creation and conformation of several distinct breeds for the purpose of work or exhibition.As a result, several breeds were derived from the Old English Bulldog, such as the modern Bulldog and the Bull Terrier.