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American Bulldog Registries
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Established in 1898, the United Kennel Club is the largest all-breed performance-dog registry in the world, registering dogs from all 50 states and 25 foreign countries. More than 60 percent of its 13,000 annually licensed events are tests of hunting ability, training and instinct. UKC prides itself on its family-oriented, friendly, educational events. The UKC has supported the "Total Dog" philosophy through its events and programs for over a century. As a departure from registries that place emphasis on a dog’s looks, UKC events are designed for dogs that look and perform equally well.

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ABCC= American Bulldog Club of Canada
The original English Bulldog was used by butchers to catch and hold bulls. They were courageous and tenacious, and were brought to the southern US States by English colonists. There, their descendents found a new calling as cattle wranglers. With the strength to catch and hold hogs and cattle and the agility to dodge flying hoofs and sharp horns, the American Bulldog soon became a favourite on the ranch.

As a born working dog, the American Bulldog is happiest when he's got a job, whether it's weight pulling, Schutzhund, protection, tracking, or hog catching.

Considered a rare breed, the American Bulldog stands between 19 and 27 inches at the shoulder. His coat is short and smooth, and comes in solid white, or white with tan, brown, or brindle patches. Since he has no undercoat, the American Bulldog is sensitive to extremes of heat and cold and should be protected accordingly.

The American Bulldog is an excellent family pet as he displays a friendly, confident, and loving manner. He loves children and is eager to please his master. However, this breed has a high prey drive and can display aggression towards other dogs. The Amercian Bulldog should always be leashed when out in public. Fearless and loyal, this dog is a superb watch dog and guardian of the home as he will face down anything from a wild animal to a human intruder!

Such large, strong dogs need equally strong, confident owners and are not the best dogs for the inexperienced handler. Early obedience training and socialization are imperative for this breed. Intelligent, willing, powerful and athletic, these dogs are happiest when they have a job to do. They are easy to train but are independent thinkers so start early! Regular exercise will keep the American Bulldog compact, muscular, and well-toned.

AABC All American Bulldog Club
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Dog Breed Info.com - The American Bulldog
The American Bulldog remains higher on the leg, more agile and swifter than its English counterpart. Some individuals are reportedly able to leap six or more feet into the air. The American Bulldog is a very muscular, sturdy dog with a large, powerful head and jaws. He is very strong, but agile and light on his feet. The chest is wide and the muscular neck tapers from shoulders to head. The neck may have a slight dewlap. The head is square and broad with muscular cheeks and a furrow between the rounded eyes. The strong muzzle is shaped like a box. The stop is sharply defined and deep. The teeth should meet in a tight undershot, even or scissors bite. A variety of ear types are acceptable including rose, half-pricked and pendant. Though some people crop the ears, uncropped ears are preferred in the American Bulldog Breeders Association Standard. Any eye color is permitted, but black eye rims are preferred on white dogs. The nose is black or grizzle. In black-nosed dogs, the lips should also be black, though some pink is permitted. The lips should be loose. The heavy-boned front legs should be strong and very straight. The hindquarters should be very broad and muscular. The low-set tail begins thick at the base and then tapers to a point. The short, harsh coat comes in combinations of solid or varying degrees of white, all shades of brindle, brown, red, or tan. The sturdy and powerful, yet compact frame, is characteristically stockier and heavier boned in the males and more refined in the females.

Temperament
American Bulldogs should not be excessively timid, shy or aggressive towards man and preferably not overly aggressive with other dogs. An American Bulldog should never be confused with uniquely different breeds such as the American Staffordshire Terrier or the American Pit Bull Terrier. The American Bulldog is a brave and determined, but not hostile dog. Alert and self-confident, this breed genuinely loves children. It is known for its acts of heroism towards its master. These dogs have fought wild dogs, bulls and even fire. It is said "fighting off one of these dogs is like fighting an animal that possesses an alligator's head and a python's body." Yet when called off by their handler, they immediately obey. No wonder they are said to have "true grit, true devotion and true love." Because of its strong protective instincts, the American Bulldog should be well-socialized and obedience trained at an early age. Some may be aggressive with other dogs and reserved with strangers. They need to be around people to be truly happy. This breed tends to drool and slobber.

Height, Weight
Height- Dogs 22-28 inches (55-70 cm.) Bitches 20-26 inches (52-65 cm.)
Weight- Dogs 70-120 pounds (32-54 kg.) Bitches 60-100 pounds (27-45kg.)

Health Problems
Prone to hip dysplasia.

Living Conditions
The American Bulldog will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. They are relatively inactive indoors and will do best with at least an average-sized yard.

Exercise
The American Bulldog should be taken on a long daily walk.

Life Expectancy
Up to 16 years

Litter Size
Average of 11 puppies

Grooming
The short, harsh coat is easy to groom. Comb and brush with a firm bristle brush, and bathe only when necessary. This breed is an average shedder.

Origin
Early Bulldogs were used in the bloody sport of bull bating. Some of these dogs emigrated with their masters from England to America. Eventually the English Bulldog was bred down in size and his personality was softened, but the American version remained a larger, fiercer dog. The American version has longer legs and more speed and agility than the English show dog. Thanks to the efforts of John D. Johnson of Summerville, Georgia the American Bulldog exists today. After he returned from WW II he was disappointed to find that, like the English Mastiff, they were almost completely extinct. He then decided to gather the best he could find from all across the rural south and bring them back from the brink of extinction. He has been breeding these dogs longer than anyone else in the world and his father bred them before him. He is an old man now (in his 80's) and these dogs have always existed in his family. He is the sole reason why they exist today. If it were not for his efforts they surely would be gone. He has been breeding them non-stop since then. The American Bulldog has also been used as a guard and in hunting bear, wild boar, squirrel and raccoon. They have even been trained to drive cattle and guard stock from predators. Farmers prize these dogs for their stamina, protectiveness, intelligence and working abilities. Some of the American Bulldogs talents are hunting, watchdogging, tracking, weight pulling, and guarding.

Group
Mastiff

Recognition
ABA, ARF, UKC, NKC, NABA, ARBA, JDJB, ABCC, AABC, NKC, CKC, APRI, ACR

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 

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American Bulldog From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alternative names Old Country Bulldog Country of origin United States
Classification and breed standards UKC: Guardian Dogs Stds

The American Bulldog is a breed of working dog developed for catching livestock and for protecting property. Though larger in size, they are the closest surviving relative of the Old English Bulldog because they were not altered to as great an extent while in Colonial America as their European cousins. There are generally considered to be two types of American Bulldog, the Johnson type and the Scott type, named after the breeders who were influential in developing them, John D. Johnson and Allen Scott. These are more commonly known as Classic or Bully type and Standard or Performance type.

American Bulldog overview
Weight: 27-60 kg (75-125 lb)
Height: 50-71 cm (20-28 in)
Litter size: 6-12 puppies
Life span: 8-15 years

The American Bulldog is a stocky, strong-looking dog. Its coat is short and either white, white with patches, black and white brindle, fawn and white, fawn and white brindle or a combination of all of these. The color comformation is quite varied, but white must be somewhere in the coat for the dog to be confirmed in most ABD clubs. The Johnson type is a larger dog with a shorter muzzle than the Scott type. However, many modern American Bulldogs are a combination of the two types. In general, American Bulldogs weigh between 27 to 57 kg (60 to 125 lb) and are 52 to 70 cm (20 to 28 in) at the withers.

Confusion with other breeds
There are two distinct strains of American Bulldogs, Classic (Johnson, Bully) and Standard (Scott, Performance) which is often mistaken for its second cousin, the American Pit Bull Terrier because of its appearance, and for its much smaller European relatives because of its name. The American Bulldog is different from any of these. The American Bulldog is massive in comparison to the French Bulldog or Bulldog as it still resembles the Old English Bulldog and was never down bred to be a lap dog.

The Standard American Bulldog does resemble the pit bull-type breeds on many points, such as being muscular dogs that can be all white or white with patches. However, the pit bull's head is in the shape of a wedge coming to a more rounded point at the muzzle, whereas an American Bulldog's is box-shaped. The American Bulldog's ears are also typically uncropped, and its head is heavier and a little bulkier.

Temperament

An American Bulldog is typically a happy, friendly, and assertive dog that is at ease with its family and fine with strangers as they get to know the stranger in question. They are quite fond of children but sometimes do not know their own strength. Thus, as with all dogs, they should be supervised with small children. They bond strongly with their master and family but, because of strong guarding instincts and a somewhat dominant attitude, they need a firm but fair hand; they should be socialized and obedience trained early to expose them to other dogs and people and to ensure that they can be controlled around company as they get older and larger, they can be stubborn/strong willed and mischievous if not exercised enough. It should be noted that an American Bulldog is not a dog that should be purchased by people who are not experienced dog owners. It's a powerfull and strong headed dog who needs an owner with determination and knowledge about training.

They are working dogs with high energy drives. They need room to expend their energy, and so American Bulldogs do best in a home with a backyard and preferably a "job" to do. A tired well worked bulldog is a happy bulldog. They are not always well behaved towards cats and smaller pets, but correct socialization at an early age can greatly increase the chances of them accepting these animals. This behavior is a reflection of a breed trait called prey drive. High prey drive is a desirable trait in an American Bulldog. A well bred American Bulldog is a catch dog of large herbivores. They can be stubborn with training though once they are trained they tend to obey their masters faithfully. American bulldog puppies can be relatively difficult to housebreak, thus it is important to be persistent.

History

The history of Mastiff-type dogs in the British Isles dates back beyond the arrival of Caesar, who reported of the ferocious dogs. With the arrival of the Normans in 1066 came Alaunts from the continent. The breeding of the indigenous mastiffs to the newly arrived ones produced the Mastiff and Bulldog of England. An interesting aside, is that all descriptions of the Alaunts (there were three types) mention an all white, or almost entirely white coat - a feature the American Bulldog shares with several other Mastiff-type breeds, including the all-white Dogo Argentino.

In England during the 17th and 18th centuries, bulldogs were used on farms to catch bitches and hold livestock; as butchers' dogs; and as guardians, as well as for other tasks. This eventually led to bloodsports such as bull-baiting, popular for both entertainment and the potential for gambling. These practices extended not only from the British Isles but also to the colonies she acquired during this time, including what is now the United States and in particular the South; many settlers brought their dogs with them to help around the farm, hunt in the woods, guard property, and use in gambling.

In 1835, the sport of bull-baiting was outlawed in the United Kingdom and, over time, the Bulldog there became a common pet, being bred into today's more compact and complacent version. The product was as much the efforts of selectively bred bulldogs as it was the introduction of the Pug. Conversely, the American strain maintained its utlitarian purpose, and thus underwent less modifications; even as its popularity declined in favor of other breeds. Even the slight modifications the bulldog underwent in England from the late Renaissance into the Industrial Revolution (pre 1835), were absent in the American strain. (Most settlers of the American South came from the West Midlands and as a result of the Civil War between Royalists and Parliamentarians, well before the Industrial Revolution).

Perhaps the most important role of the bulldog and the reason for its survival and in fact why it thrived through out the North was because of the presence of feral pigs, introduced to the New World and without predators[1]. The bulldogs were the settlers' only means of sufficiently dealing with the vermin. By World War II, the breed was near extinction until John D. Johnson and his father scoured the backroads of the South looking for the best specimens to revive the breed. During this time a young Alan Scott grew an interest in Mr. Johnson's dogs and began to work with him on the revitalization process. At some point, Alan Scott began infusing non-Johnson catch bulldogs from working southern farms with John D. Johnson's line creating the now Standard American Bulldog. At another point, Mr. Johnson began crossing his line with an atavistic Bulldog from the North that had maintained its genetic athletic vigor. This created a falling out between Johnson and Scott causing them to go their separate ways and breed the two significantly different versions of the American Bulldog.

Today

American Bulldogs are now safe from extinction and are enjoying a healthy increase in popularity, either as a working dog or as a loving family pet. All over the world, they are used variously as "hog dogs" (catching escaped pigs or hunting razorbacks), as cattle drovers and as working K-9s. American Bulldogs also successfully compete in several dog sports such as schutzhund, french ring sport, street protection sport, Iron Dog(r) competition and weight pulling.
In certain European countries the American Bulldog has become a hype amongst dog enthusiasts who seek replacement for the now illegal American Pitbull Terrier. Because of the resemblance in appearance and the same workdrive they have become very popular.

References

1. ^ Brief American Bulldog History - Breeders in the Northern U.S.

complete American Bulldog History

Further reading

* Putnam, Dave. The Working American Bulldog. California: Bulldog Press. ISBN 0-9672710-0-2.
* McDonald. The Book of the Bulldog. Neptune, NJ: TFH Publications. ISBN 0-86622-027-5.
* Jenkins, Robert. The Story of the Real Bulldog. Neptune, NJ: TFH Publications. ISBN 0-7938-0491-4.
* Miller, Lemuel. American Bulldog: Stories, facts & legends. Wildwood, Florida: Robert Beard. ISBN 1-86118-076-4.

See also

* Bulldog breeds
* French Bulldog
* Bulldog
* Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog

External links

* American Bulldog at the Open Directory Project - An active listing of American Bulldog links.

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Bulldog
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Alternative names
British Bulldog English Bulldog
Country of origin England
Classification and breed standards
FCI: Group 2 Section 2 #149 Stds
AKC: Non-sporting Stds
ANKC: Group 7 (Non-Sporting) Stds
KC (UK): Utility Stds
NZKC: Non-sporting Stds

The Bulldog, colloquially known as the English Bulldog or British Bulldog, is a medium-size breed of dog that originated in England.
Contents

* 1 Quick Facts
* 2 Appearance
* 3 Temperament and characteristics
* 4 Health
* 5 History
* 6 Popular mascot
* 7 References
* 8 External links
o 8.1 Breed clubs by country
o 8.2 Bulldog rescue
o 8.3 Health and care
o 8.4 Breed history
o 8.5 General bulldog information

Quick Facts
Bulldog Quick Facts
Weight: 53-55 pounds (24-25kg.) within United Kingdom
Height: 11-14 inches
Coat: Short
Activity level: Low
Litter size: 4-5
Life span: ~8 years

Appearance
Purebred 6 month-old puppy from AKC Champion bloodlines
Purebred 6 month-old puppy from AKC Champion bloodlines

The bulldog is a stocky breed, with a compact body and short, sturdy limbs. Its shape results in a peculiarly unique gait. Bulldogs are known for their short muzzles and the saggy skin on their faces, creating the apparent "frown" that has become a trademark of the breed. Bulldogs come in a variety of colours and ideally have a smooth, short coat. The only disqualifier for the breed in the show ring is a liver colored nose, however a black-coated Bulldog is also not preferred. In the US, the size of a typical mature male is about 50 pounds; that for mature females is about 40 pounds. In the United Kingdom, the breed standard is 55 pounds for a male and 50 pounds for a female.

Temperament and characteristics

The temperament of the Bulldog is generally docile, friendly and gregarious but are known to be fiercely loyal and occasionally willful. Breeders have worked to breed aggression out of the breed, and as such the dog is known to be of generally good temperament. Bulldogs can be so attached to home and family that they will not venture out of the yard without a human companion. Due to their friendly nature bulldogs are known for getting along well with children, other breeds of dog and any house-broken pet in general.

A bulldog is suitable for houses as well as apartments due to their size and comparative lack of energy, but puppies may be destructive until they reach maturity.

Health
A bulldog's skull - notice the characteristic underbite (technically called mandibular prognathism)
A bulldog's skull - notice the characteristic underbite (technically called mandibular prognathism)
Adult female bulldog with underbite
Adult female bulldog with underbite

The bulldog is prone to health issues. Breathing issues can be prevalent in the breed due to the shape of the lower jaw and the shortness of muzzle - bulldogs are known to snore. In the United Kingdom, some dogs can be prone to interstitial cysts, that is cysts which form between the toes. These cause the dog some discomfort, though they are treatable either by vet or an experienced owner. Other problems can include cherry eye, certain allergies and amongst older bulldogs, hip issues.

Because of the large heads in proportion to body size, puppies are frequently delivered by Caesarean section as they can get stuck in the birth canal during natural birth, however it is not uncommon for a bulldog to whelp naturally and successfully.

Bulldogs require daily cleaning of their face folds to avoid unwanted infections caused by moisture accumulation. Daily teeth brushing with a regular human soft toothbrush using a vet approved toothpaste is also recommended.

Like all dogs, Bulldogs require daily exercise. If not properly exercised the bulldog could gain weight, which could cause health problems relating to the lungs and heart. Bulldogs are extremely sensitive to heat and cold and great care should be given to the dog during overly warm periods. During these times, the owner should ensure that the dog has plenty of shade, water and should be ideally kept out of standing heat.

As the breed has developed, the tail in some dogs can be tight to the body and can cause infection if not treated or cleaned underneath regularly.

History
A nine month old white female
A nine month old white female

The term "bulldog" was first used around 1568[1] and might have been applied to various ancestors of modern bulldog breeds.Bulldogs were bred in England over time from a cross between a mastiff and the smaller pug.

In the 1600s, bulldogs were used for bullbaiting (as well as bearbaiting), a wagering sport popular in the 17th century in which trained bulldogs leapt at a bull lashed to a post, latched onto its snout and attempted to suffocate it.[2] Bulldogs have many distinct characteristics that were breed into them so they would be better suited to bullbaiting. The bulldog's body is short and stout, allowing it to be able to crawl low over to the bull. The lower jaw sticks out further than the top one allowing the bulldog to grip on the nose of the animal and still be able to breathe due to the lay-back of the nose. The wrinkles on the bulldogs face allow the blood from the other animal to run down the bulldogs face instead of going into its eyes.

The oldest single breed specialty club is The Bulldog Club (England), which was formed in 1875. Members of this club met frequently at the Blue Post pub on Oxford Street in London. There they wrote the first standard of perfection for the breed. In 1891 the two top bulldogs, Orry and Dockleaf, competed in a contest to see which dog could walk the farthest. King Orry was reminiscent of the original bulldogs — lighter boned and very athletic. Dockleaf was smaller and heavier set — more like modern bulldogs. Dockleaf was declared the winner that year. Although some argued that the older version of the bulldog was more fit to perform, the modern version’s looks won over the fans of the breed because they proved they were equally as fit and athletic in the walking competition.

Recently, many people have tried to recreate a breed more akin to the original bullbaiter. Examples of the trend are the Olde English Bulldogge, Renascence Bulldogge, Victorian, Continental and Dorset Old Tyme Bulldog. The AKC does not recognize any of these newly "recreated" breeds of dogs.

Popular mascot

Main article: List of Bulldog mascots

Because of its tenacity, the bulldog is a symbol of Britain or England and is a popular mascot of dozens of American universities, as well as numerous high schools throughout the United States of America.

It is commonly accepted that Handsome Dan, the Bulldog mascot for Yale University, is the oldest-running traditional live mascot in the United States, since some incarnation of Handsome Dan has served at Yale for more than a century.[citation needed]

A bulldog named Chesty, is widely recognized as a symbol of the United States Marine Corps.

References

1. ^ (2003) Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary 11th edition.
2. ^ Fogle, Bruce (2000). The New Encyclopedia of the Dog. Doring Kindersley (DK). ISBN 0-7894-6130-7.

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Breed clubs by country
Country Club Name
Australia Northern Bulldog Club of New South Wales
Brazil Bulldog Club of Brazil
Canada Bulldog Club of Central Canada
South Africa - Pretoria Millennium Bulldog Club of Pretoria
South Africa - Cape Town The Cape Bulldog Club
United Kingdom The Bulldog Club
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Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
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Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
Alternative names
Otto
Country of origin
United States
Classification and breed standards

The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog (ABBB) or Otto is an American rare dog breed, developed in the Alapaha River region of Southern Georgia.
Contents

* 1 Overview
* 2 Headline text
* 3 Appearance
* 4 Temperament
* 5 History
* 6 Health
* 7 Miscellaneous
* 8 Books
* 9 See also
* 10 External links

Overview
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog overview
Weight: 22-40 kg, 50-90 lb
Height: 50-66 cm, 20-26 inches
Coat: Short, stiff, with soft undercoat
Litter size: 5-12 puppies
Life span: 12-15 years

Headline text

Appearance

Displaying an unexaggerated and natural bulldog type, the Alapaha is nevertheless a sturdy, well-developed, and muscular breed. Descriptions of its size vary greatly, calling for males anywhere from 65 to 90 pounds (30 to 45 kg) standing 19 to 26 inches (48 to 66 cm) at the withers, females smaller at 60 to 70 pounds (25 to 30 kg). Ears and tail are natural, with no cropping or docking. Colors of the Alapaha are varied, typically white or different shades of black, grey, red,white, fawn, brindle, brown, buckskin, or mahogany, always with white markings; some dogs are piebald spotted.

Temperament

The ABBB is described as trainable, dutiful, and responsible, with impressive capabilities as a guardian of family and property, but aggressive only in defense of these. They are friendly and relaxed until the need arises to defend their own.

History

The breed was developed by the Lane family of Rebecca, Georgia, USA, out of stock that originated on the Paulk plantation near the town of Alapaha, in a sustained effort over many decades to preserve the "plantation dog" of south Georgia from extinction. Detractors say that the ABBB is identical to the American Bulldog and that nothing distinctive is found in the Otto. Alapaha owners appear to disagree and photos seem to indicate a fairly distinct type.

Health

This breed is susceptible to entropion, an inversion of the eyelids.

Miscellaneous

The breed is quite rare with a population of living dogs probably around two hundred. Primary registry for the breed is the Animal Research Foundation in Quinlan, Texas. Registry also available through the ABBA (Alapaha BlueBlood Bulldog Association).

Books

* McDonald, Joan. The Book of the Bulldog, Neptune, NJ:TFH Publications, ISBN 0-86622-027-5
* Jenkins, Robert. The Story of the Real Bulldog Neptune, NJ: TFH Publications, ISBN 0-7938-0491-4
* Palika, Liz. "The Howell Book of Dogs" (Howell Book House) :ISBN-13: 978-0-470-00921-5

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See also

* Bulldog breeds

External links

* Bulldog Breeds
* Bulldog Information

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Olde English Bulldogge
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Olde English Bulldogge
A male Olde English Bulldogge
Country of origin
United States
Classification and breed standards
Not recognized by any major kennel club

The Olde English Bulldogge is a purebred breed of dog. It is a re-creation of the Bull-baiting dog that existed in England during the English Regency period of 1811 and 1820 that was known as the Old English Bulldog.
Contents

* 1 General overview of Bull-baiting and Blood Sport during the English Regency Period
* 2 History of the "Olde English Bulldogge"
* 3 Appearance
* 4 Characteristics
* 5 Olde English Bulldogge Breed Standard
* 6 Health
* 7 Olde English Bulldogge Breed registry
* 8 References
* 9 General Olde English Bulldogge Information

General overview of Bull-baiting and Blood Sport during the English Regency Period

Bull baiting dogs, referred to today as "Bulldogs", were bred to bait animals; mainly Bulls and Bears. Baiting sports, often referred to as "Blood Sport", were extremely popular from their inception around the 1100's until they started becoming banned throughout Europe in 1835[1]. During a "Bull-baiting" the dog would attempt to flattened himself to the ground and creep as close to the Bull as possible, then he would dart at the Bull and try to bite the Bull in the nose or head area. The Bull would often be tethered by a collar and rope that would be staked into the ground. As the dog darted at the Bull, the Bull would try to catch the dog with his head and horns and throw the dog into the air. The dog owners would often try to catch the dog before it fell to the ground to minmimize the dogs injuries so that the dog could continue tormenting the Bull.

In 1835[2], the Cruelty to Animals Act was passed in Parliament that outlawed "Blood Sport" in Great Britain. The Bulldog's work was suddenly over and the Bulldog rapidly started dying out. Around 1865 dog fanciers began developing dog clubs which eventually culminated into conformation shows. Many fanciers utilized various remnants of the dog utilized for "Blood Sport" to resurrect the "Bull" dog and ultimately developed todays modern English Bulldog.


History of the "Olde English Bulldogge"

The "Olde English Bulldogge" is a specific re-creation of the "Regency Period Bull Baiter", developed by David Leavitt, of Coatesville, Pennsylvania. In 1971 Mr. Leavitt began his project by utilizing a cattle line breeding scheme of Dr. Fechimer from Ohio State University[3]. The goal was to create a dog with the look, health, and athleticism of the original bull-baiting dogs, but with a much less aggressive temperament[4]. The composition of the Olde English Bulldogge was ½ Bulldog, 1/6 Bullmastiff, 1/6 American Pit Bull Terrier, and 1/6 American Bulldog[5]. After many carefully planned crosses, the Olde English Bulldogge emerged and began to breed true. Thus, Leavitt formed the Olde English Bulldogge Association (OEBA) to maintain the breeds stud book and issue registration papers to future offspring[6].

During the 1980s Ben and Karen Campetti from Sandisfield, Massachusetts, worked closely with Leavitt in breeding the Olde English Bulldogge. Soon they acheived great success showing the breed in Molosser breed shows across the country and internationally. For several years the Olde Englsih Bulldogge was the top rare breed in rare breed conformation shows across the US. In 1993 Leavitt stopped breeding and turned the OEBA registry as well as his personal breeding stock over to Working Dog Inc. which was owned and operated by Michael Walz of Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania[7]. In 2005, due to the OEBA's inefficiency, Leavitt re-emerged and joined the Olde English Bulldogge Kennel Club. Leavitt declared that he was merging the OEBA registry with the registry of the Olde English Bulldogge Kennel Club before he developed another club called the Leavitt Bulldog Association.

Despite recent controversy over the name that Leavitt assigned to the breed, today's Olde English Bulldogge is still breeding true to form and possesses excellent health, agility, temperament and a consistent look to that of the old working Bull Baiter of the English Regency Period. The Olde English Bulldogge Kennel Club and Leavitt Bulldog Association are recognized as the only breed clubs of the Olde English Bulldogge and are working to protect and maintain the bloodlines that make the Olde English Bulldogge a purebred dog breed.

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o The Olde English Bulldogge Kennel Club and the Leavitt Bulldog Association are currently in the process of achieving United Kennel Club recognition and have unified a single breed standard that is curently under review by the UKC.

Appearance

The Olde English Bulldogge is a muscular, medium sized dog of great strength, stability and athleticism. He is well balanced and proportioned, with no feature exaggerated or standing out. He has the appearance of a dog capable of doing his original job, bull baiting. Excessive height would have been detrimental for the old working Bulldog because he had to “play low” to avoid the bull’s horns and fasten onto his nose. A heavy weight dog would have also been at a disadvantage because the bull’s nose would have been more likely to rip, sending the dog flying.

Characteristics

The disposition of the Olde English Bulldogge is confident, courageous and alert. OEB’s are very friendly and loving. They are extremely strong and occasionally display same sex dog aggression, so socialization and obedience training are important. It is best to channel high energy individuals to some type of work and exercise.

Olde English Bulldogge Breed Standard

Several of the breeds main attributes from the recently revised breed standard of the Olde English Bulldogge, written (August 2007) by David Leavitt, Leo Paulding and Ben Campetti, are listed below. This Standard was written at the request of the United Kennel Club as they prepare to recognize the Olde English Bulldogge breed as a purebred dog breed within their foundation stock registry program called, The Canine Developmental Health and Performance Registry.
Olde English Bulldogge Facts
Weight: Male 60-80 lbs Females 50-70 lbs
Height: Males 17-20" Females 16-19"
Tail: Tail is long and straight pump handle preferred
Litter size: 6-9
Life span: 11+ years


Show & Breeding Disqualifications
Eyes – Any eye color other than brown. Wall eyes or crossed eyes.
Nose - Any color nose other than black.
Bite – Wry jaw or Overbite.
Tail – Kinked, docked, bobbed or screw tail.
Color - Blue/gray (Neapolitan Mastiff color), black & rust/mahogany (Rottweiler color)
Males lacking two fully descended normal testicles.

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o For the full version (August 2007) of the Olde English Bulldogge Breed Standard visit The Olde English Bulldogge Kennel Club and The Leavitt Bulldog Association.

Health

The Olde English Bulldogge is a significantly healthier breed of dog than many modern Bulldog breeds. The Olde English Bulldoge is quickly becoming well respected in many working venues such as weight pull, therapy training, French Ring Sport and several others. They have become excellent breathers and do not have to be kept in an air conditioned environment on hot days. They not only posess excellent stamina and athletic ability, they can breed and give birth on their own. Artificial insemination is not a standard protocal when breeding Olde English Bulldogges, natural ties are the standard. Caesarean sections are only needed in the event of unexpected complications at delivery like with almost any breed of dog. Breeders from both the Olde English Bulldogge Kennel Club, Inc. and *Leavitt Bulldog Association are working vigorously on educating new breeders among the breed on genetic disorders and the benefits modern genetic testing for these disorders can have on preventing genetic disorders in domestic animals. Many breeders are also becoming more aware of how important selective breeding can be to the breed as a whole.

Olde English Bulldogge Breed registry

It should be noted that there are many registries in the US and abroad that claim to register purebred Olde English Bulldogges. However, if a dogs pedigree can not be traced back to the breeds original foundation stock, the dog being registered can not be ethically registered with the three registries below as an Olde English Bulldogge due to the lack of validation in it's bloodliines.

The Olde English Bulldogge Kennel Club

The Leavitt Bulldog Association

The American Rare Breed Association


References

* Semencic, Carl (August 1984). The World of Fighting Dogs. Neptune, NJ: TFH Publications. ISBN 0866226567.
* Semencic, Carl (April 1998). Gladiator Dogs. Neptune, NJ: TFH Publications. ISBN 0793805961.
* DePrisco, Andrew (1990). The Mini-Atlas of Dog Breeds. Neptune, NJ: TFH Publications. ISBN 0866220917.
* Brearley, Joan McDonald (1985). The Book of the Bulldog. Neptune, NJ: TFH Publications. ISBN 0-86622-027-5.
* Fogle, Bruce; Tracy Morgan (2000). The new encyclopedia of the dog. New York: Dorling Kindersley, 381. ISBN 0789461307.
* Jenkins, Robert; Ken Mollett (1997). The Story of the Real Bulldog. Neptune, NJ: TFH Publications. ISBN 0-7938-0491-4.

General Olde English Bulldogge Information
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Old English Bulldog
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Old English Bulldog
Crib and Rosa
Country of origin
Britain
Classification and breed standards
This breed of dog is extinct

The Old English Bulldog is for all intents and purposes an extinct breed of dog.
Contents

* 1 Appearance
* 2 History
o 2.1 Breeding
o 2.2 Description
o 2.3 Decline
* 3 Reincarnations
o 3.1 Olde English Bulldogge
o 3.2 Others
* 4 Bulldog
* 5 References
* 6 Further reading
* 7 See also
* 8 External links

Appearance

The Old English Bulldog was compact, broad and muscular as reflected in the well-known depiction Crib and Rosa. The average height was approximately 15 inches and they weighed about 45 pounds. A particular characteristic of the breed was the lower jaw that projected considerably in front of the upper jaw, which made possible a strong, vice-like grip. The nose was deeply set in the face, which allowed the dog to get enough air as it gripped the bull.

History
Wasp, Child and Billy
Wasp, Child and Billy

The English blood sport of bull-baiting allowed for a specialized breed in the form of the Old English Bulldog. The main locations in London for these exhibitions were Westminster Pit, Bear Garden and Old Conduit Fields.

Breeding

Historians are fairly confident that the Old English Bulldog is derived from ancient war dogs, such as, the old Mastiff or Alaunt. Others believe that the true origin of the breed is not entirely clear. Depictions in old prints show that the variety was without doubt a small Mastiff, with a comparatively long head. The word 'Mastiff' was eventually dropped when describing these smaller Mastiffs, as the Mastiff proper was found too slow for bull-baiting. Eventually, the Greyhound was crossed into the breed increasing the mastiff's speed, without losing the breed's ferocity. This step reduced the Old English Bulldog's size and weight, with the Greyhounds features seen in specimens of that time.

Description

Two other recognized members of the breed 'Crib and Rosa' can be seen in a painting of that period, with Rosa being considered to represent perfection in the shape, make, and size of the ideal type of Old English Bulldog; however, being deficient in wrinkles about the head and neck and in substance of bone in the limbs.

Decline

In England, the passage of the Cruelty to Animals Act 1835 caused a decline of bull-baiting and dog fighting leading to a lack of interest in perpetuating the Old English Bulldog. Three dogs from the Duke of Hamilton's strain of Old English Bulldog, 'Wasp, Child, and Billy,' were famously depicted in a painting and recognized as some of the last known members of the breed before they became extinct.

Despite the laws making dog fighting illegal the activity continued for many years. Breeders determined a cross between the Old English Bulldog and Old English Terrier created a superior fighting dog with increased quickness and dexterity. This new breed of dog called the Bull and Terrier and precursor to the Bull Terrier and Pit Bull Terrier accelerated the extinction of the Old English Bulldog.

Reincarnations

Several breeders are attempting to recreate this extinct breed with some success. However, it should be noted that these recreations are not the Old English Bulldog, as the genetics from this breed are extinct.

Olde English Bulldogge

Main article: Olde English Bulldogge

One contemporary recreation of the breed is called the Olde English Bulldogge. Starting in the 1970's, a breeding program developed for cattle at Ohio State University was used, with the aim of recreating the Old English Bulldog. This modern day version with its similar physical abilities does not include the violent temperament of the Old English Bulldog. This recreation was done by line-breeding starting with a half Bulldog, and the other half Bullmastiff, a Pit Bull, and an American Bulldog. [1]

Others

There are several other recreations but none have become popular, including but not limited to, the Able Bulldog, Dorset Tyme Bulldog, Renaissance Bulldog, Renascence Bulldogge, Victorian Bulldog, Aylestone Bulldog, Wilkinson Bulldog.

Bulldog

Main article: Bulldog

Often confused with the Old English Bulldog, the Bulldog is noted for its sweet disposition, however it has maintained little of the speed and agility that were the definitive characteristics of the Old English Bulldog.

References

1. ^ History of the Olde English Bulldogge History of the Olde English Bulldogge

The Olde English Bulldogge Kennel Club

Further reading

* Fleig, D. (1996). History of Fighting Dogs. Neptune, NJ: TFH Publications. ISBN 0-7938-0498-1
* Homan, M. (2000). A Complete History of Fighting Dogs. Howell Book House Inc. ISBN 1-58245-128-1
* Jenkins, R. (1997). The Story of the Real Bulldog. Neptune, NJ: TFH Publications. ISBN 0-7938-0491-4
* McDonald, J. (1985). The Book of the Bulldog. Neptune, NJ: TFH Publications. ISBN 0-86622-027-5

 

External links

* A Brief History of the Bulldog
* The Development of the Bulldog
* A Peek Into Genuine Bulldog History

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Breed Standards

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American Bulldog Breed Standard

Final Revision: August 2005


The basic breed standard for the American Bulldog changed very little, there was several disqualifications in the standards that we felt should not have been disqualifications. After reviewing the standards, changes were made to the disqualifications making most of them either a cosmetic fault or serious fault. Now the only disqualifications in the American breed standards for conformation are: extreme viciousness or shyness, in the dogs bite (both types) parrot mouth or closed mouth with visible teeth, color - blue, any dog that has been spayed or neutered, male dogs that do not have 2 visible testicles, and blindness or deafness. The changes that were made was in the allow weights for both types of dogs, the size of the bite of the dog. Clarification was made for the allowable color of dogs, fault for the muzzle being full continues black mask, any eye color other than brown is a cosmetic fault, males that do not have 2 visible testicles, and females in heat are not to be shown or allowed in the proximity. We hope by eliminating most of the disqualifications and by clarifying some of the questions that have come from the standards, more dogs will be able to participate successfully in the Conformation Shows with out the question that their dog wasn't judged properly. There was a lot of time and consideration put into these changes to better the current standard we have for American Bulldogs.

Historically the American Bulldog was bred to be a “farm utility dog” that was used for farm work. They were also very much a part of the family, and were instrumental in personal and property protection as well.

General Appearance:

The American Bulldog is a well balanced, short-coated, muscular and athletic animal. American Bulldogs display great strength, endurance, and agility. Males are characteristically larger, heavier boned and more masculine than the females.

Temperament:

American Bulldogs should be alert, outgoing and confident. Aloofness with strangers is acceptable.

Some assertiveness toward other dogs is not considered a fault, however; dogs may be dismissed at the judge’s discretion for disrupting their class.

Faults: Overly aggressive or excessively shy. All dogs must be physically examined by the judge, any dog refusing to allow physical inspection by either shying away or becoming vicious may be disqualified depending on the severity.

Disqualifications

Extreme viciousness or shyness:

Shyness - A dog shall be judged fundamentally shy if, refusing to stand for examination, it shrinks away from the judge; if it fears an approach from the rear; if it shies at sudden and unusual noises to a marked degree. Note: Puppies should not be faulted severely here. With maturity and socialization confidence should increase.

Viciousness - A dog that attacks, or attempts to attack either the judge or its handler unprovoked, is definitely vicious. An aggressive or belligerent attitude towards other dogs shall not be deemed vicious.

Size:

Standard Type: Ideal standard males should measure between 23 to 27 inches at the withers and weigh from 75 to 115 pounds. Females; 21 to 25 inches, 60 to 85 pounds.

Bully Type: Ideal bully males should measure between 23 to 27 inches at the withers and weigh 80 to 125 pounds. Females; 22-26 inches 60 to 105 pounds.

Note: The overall proportion of the dog is of utmost importance when evaluating weight.

Head:

The head should be broad, flat on top squared appearance with a well defined stop. It should also be medium in length with pronounced muscular cheeks.

Standard Type: A box or wedge shape is preferred.

Bully Type: A larger rounder shape is ideal.

Muzzle:

The muzzle should be broad with wide-open nostrils. The muzzle should be wider at the base and taper to the nose. The lips should be full with black pigmentation; some pink allowed. The chin is well defined and must not overlap the upper lip nor covered it.

Standard Type: Muzzle should be medium in length 2 to 4 inches. It should also be 35% to 45% of the overall length of the head.
Bully Type: Muzzle should be broad 2 to 3 inches in length and should be 25% to 35% of the overall length of head.

Faults: Pendulous Lips, Narrow muzzle, and Full continuous black mask.

Note: The muzzle should be in proportion to head size & type.

Nose:

Preferred nose color is Black.

Cosmetic Faults: Any nose color other than black. Red, brown, pink, dudley, or grizzle colors will occur but are considered cosmetic faults.

Dentition (Bite):

Teeth should be medium to large and should not be visible when mouth is closed. Lips are moderately thick; black pigment lining the lips is preferred; with some pink allowed.

Standard Type: A tight undershot (reverse scissors) preferred. Undershot up to ½ inch acceptable, plus or minus 1/8 inch is acceptable with no visible teeth.

Bully Type: ¼ - ½ inch “Undershot” depending on size of dog and shape of skull. Plus or minus 1/8 inch is acceptable with no visible teeth.

Faults: Small teeth or uneven incisors.

Disqualification (both types): Parrot mouth or closed mouth with visible teeth.

Bully Type Serious Fault: Even, level, scissor bite, overshot, or wry mouth.

Standard Type Serious Fault: Undershot over ¾ inch, overshot, or wry mouth.

Note: American Bulldogs are a working breed and should not be penalized for broken or missing teeth.

Eyes:

Almond-shaped to round, medium-sized.

Color: Brown eye color is preferred.

The haw should not be visible. Black pigment is preferred; all other colors of pigmentation are considered cosmetic faults.

Cosmetic Faults: Any eye color other than brown, both eyes that do not matched in color, pink eye rims, or excessive haw visible.

Serious faults: Crossed or non-symmetrical eyes.

Ears:

The ears should be set high on the head, medium in size may be drop, semi-prick, or rose.

Faults: Cropped ears. Hound Ears.

Neck:

Slightly arched, very muscular, and of moderate length, tapering from shoulders to head.

Bully Type: Neck is almost equal to the head in size.

Faults: neck too short and thick; thin or weak neck.

Body:

Wide, deep chest; fairly compact, straight and well balanced. The chest should not be narrow or excessively wide, nor should the elbows be angled out or pulled in. The back should be broad and moderately short, showing great strength.

Faults: The back should not be narrow, excessively long or swayed.
Note: The degree of fault will depend on how it affects the dogs “working” ability and movement.

Forequarters:

The chest should be deep and moderately wide giving the appearance of power and athletic ability. The front, overall, should be straight and well balanced. The chest should not be narrow or excessively wide.

Faults: Upright or loaded shoulders; elbows turned outward or tied-in; down at the pasterns; front legs bowed; wrists knuckled over; toeing in or out.

Hindquarters:

Broad, well muscled with muscles tapering well to the leg to manifest speed and strength, but not quite as large as at the shoulders. There should not be an excess or lack of angulation in the rear legs.

Serious Faults: Narrow or weak hindquarters, weak pasterns, cow hocks, open hocks, or bowed legs.

Legs:

The legs should be strong and straight with moderate to heavy bone. Front legs should not set too close together or too far apart. Pasterns should be strong, straight and upright. The rear legs should be moderately angulated and parallel.

Serious Faults: Excessively Bow-Legged in the front, weak pasterns, cow hocks, open hocks, bowed legs in the rear.

Feet:

The feet are round, medium in size; toes are well arched, and tight.

Faults: Splayed feet or crooked toes.

Tail:

Strong at the root tapering to the hocks, in a relaxed position, the tail can be carried back when excited. A "pump handle" tail is preferred but any tail carried from upright, when the dog is excited, to relaxed between the hocks is acceptable. The tail should not end in a complete circle.

Faults: Tail curled over the back; corkscrew tail, kinked or crooked tail.

Note: Natural tails preferred, docked tails acceptable but will be considered a cosmetic fault.

Gait:

The gait should be “balanced and smooth”, showing great speed, agility and power. The dog should not travel excessively wide, and as speed increases the feet move toward the centerline of the body to maintain balance. The top line remains firm and level, parallel to the line of motion.

Faults: Legs not moving on the same plane; legs over reaching; legs crossing over in front or rear; front or rear legs moving too close or touching; pacing; paddling; side winding.

Note: The Bully type gait will have a slight degree of less reach, flexibility, and spring than that of a Standard Type.

Coat:

Short and smooth.

Serious Fault: Long and fuzzy coats.

Color:
Solid white, or any color pattern including black, red, brown, fawn and all shades of brindle.

Faults: Solid Black or any degree of merle.

Disqualification: Blue Color.

Disqualifications:

Any dog that has been spayed or neutered.

Male dogs that do not have 2 visible testicles.

Blindness or deafness.

Cosmetic Faults: A cosmetic fault is one of a minor nature. A fault not specified as cosmetic has to do with structure as it relates to a working dog.

Structural Faults: These faults pertain to the dogs actual structure and fundamental movement. These faults are weighted as to how they hinder the dogs' ability to work.

Note: Features that are disqualified or faulted in the show ring, are in no way is meant to disqualify the dog from “working events”, or to take away any credit the dog might have as a “working dog”.

Females in heat are not to be shown in the conformation classes and are not allowed in the proximity thereof.

UKC American Bulldog Standards

History

Bulldogs in England were originally working dogs who drove and caught cattle and guarded their masters' property. The breed's strength, courage, and familiarity with livestock led to its popularity in the brutal sport of bull baiting. When this sport was outlawed in England, the original type of Bulldog disappeared from Britain and was replaced with the shorter, stockier, less athletic dog we now know as the English Bulldog.

The original Bulldog, however, was preserved by working class immigrants who brought their working dogs with them to the American South. Small farmers and ranchers used this all-around working dog for many tasks. By the end of World War II, however, the breed was almost extinct. Mr. John D. Johnson, a returning war veteran, decided to resurrect this breed. Along with Alan Scott and several other breeders, Johnson began carefully to breed American Bulldogs, keeping careful records and always with an eye for maintaining the breed's health and working abilities.

Because of the many different types of work this breed can do, several distinct lines evolved, each emphasizing the traits needed to do a specific job. The best known lines are usually referred to as the Johnson and Scott types. The Johnson dogs are more massive, with a larger, broader head and shorter muzzle, and a definite undershot bite. The Scott dogs were somewhat lighter in musculature and bone than the Johnson dogs, with a less Mastiff-like head. Today, however, most American Bulldogs have crosses to two or more of these lines and are not as easily distinguishable.

The modern American Bulldog continues to serve as an all-purpose working dog; a fearless and steady guard dog; and a loyal family companion.

The American Bulldog was recognized by the United Kennel Club on January 1, 1999.


General Appearance

The American Bulldog is a powerful, athletic short-coated dog, strongly muscled, and well boned. The body is just slightly longer than tall. The head is large and broad with a wide muzzle. Ears are small to medium in size, high set, and may be drop, semi-prick, rose, or cropped. The tail may be docked or natural. The American Bulldog comes in solid colors, white with colored patches, and brindle. Gender differences are well expressed in this breed, with males typically larger and more muscular than females. Honorable scars resulting from field work are not to be penalized. The American Bulldog should be evaluated as a working dog, and exaggerations or faults should be penalized in proportion to how much they interfere with the dog's ability to work.


Characteristics

The essential characteristics of the American Bulldog are those which enable it to work as a hog and cattle catching dog, and a protector of personal property. These tasks require a powerful, agile, confident dog with a large head and powerful jaws. The American Bulldog is a gentle, loving family companion who is fearless enough to face an angry bull or a human intruder. Note: It is common for young American Bulldogs to be somewhat standoffish with strangers and judges should not penalize this. By the time the dog is around 18 months of age, however, the breed's normal confidence asserts itself.

Disqualifications: Viciousness or extreme shyness; cowardice.


Head

The head is large and broad giving the impression of great power. When viewed from the side, the skull and muzzle are parallel to one another and joined by a well-defined stop. The stop is very deep and abrupt, almost at a right angle with the muzzle. Despite the depth of the stop, the forehead is wider than it is high.

SKULL -- The skull is large, flat, deep, and broad between the ears. Viewed from the top, the skull is square. There is a deep median furrow that diminishes in depth from the stop to the occiput. Cheek muscles are prominent.

MUZZLE -- The muzzle is broad and thick with a very slight taper from the stop to the nose. The length of the muzzle is equal to 35 to 45 percent of the length of the head. Lips are moderately thick but not pendulous. The chin is well defined and must neither overlap the upper lip nor be covered by it.

TEETH -- The American Bulldog has a complete set of large, evenly spaced, white teeth. The preferred bite is undershot with the inside of the lower incisors extending in front of the upper incisors up to ¼ inch. A scissors bite is acceptable. A level bite and extreme undershot bite are considered faults to the degree that the bite interferes with the dog's ability to work. Teeth are not visible when the mouth is closed. Worn teeth or broken teeth are acceptable.

Disqualification: Overshot.

NOSE -- The nose is large with wide, open nostrils. The nose may be any color but darker pigment is preferred.

EYES -- Eyes are medium in size, round, and set well apart. All colors are acceptable but brown is preferred. Haw is not visible. Dark eye rims are preferred.

Faults: Very visible haws.

EARS -- Ears may be cropped but natural ears are preferred. Natural ears are small to medium in size, high set, and may be drop, semi-prick, or rose.

Drop ears: The ears are set high, level with the upper line of the skull, accentuating the skull's width. At the base, the ear is just slightly raised in front and then hangs along the cheek. The tip is slightly rounded. When pulled toward the eye, the ear should not extend past the outside corner of the eye.

Semi-prick ears: Same as drop ears except that only the tips of the ears drop forward.

Rose ears: Rose ears are small and set high on the skull.

Fault: Hound ears.


Neck

The neck is where the American Bulldog exerts power to bring down livestock. The neck must be long enough to exert leverage, but short enough to exert power. The neck is muscular and, at its widest point, is nearly as broad as the head, with a slight arch at the crest, and tapering slightly from shoulders to the head. A slight dewlap is acceptable.

Faults: Neck too short and thick; thin or weak neck.


Forequarters

The shoulders are strong and well muscled. The shoulder blade is well laid back and forms, with the upper arm, an apparent 90-degree angle. The tips of the shoulder blades are set about 2 to 3 finger-widths apart.

FORELEGS - The forelegs are heavily boned and very muscular. The elbows are set on a plane parallel to the body, neither close to the body nor turned out. Viewed from the front, the forelegs are perpendicular to the ground or may, especially in a dog with a very broad chest, incline slightly inward. The pasterns are short, powerful, and slightly sloping when viewed in profile. Viewed from the front, the pasterns are straight.


Body

The chest is deep and moderately wide with ample room for heart and lungs. The ribs are well sprung from the spine and then flatten to form a deep body extending at least to the elbows, or lower in adult dogs. The topline inclines very slightly downward from well-developed withers to a broad, muscular back. The loin is short, broad, and slightly arched, blending into a moderately sloping croup. The flank is moderately tucked up and firm.

Serious faults: Swayback; sloping topline.


Hindquarters

The hindquarters are well muscled and broad. The width and angulation of the hindquarters is in balance with the width and angulation of the forequarters.
HIND LEGS - The thighs are well developed with thick, easily discerned muscles. The lower thighs are muscular and short. Viewed from the side, the rear pasterns are well let down and perpen-dicular to the ground. Viewed from the rear, the rear pasterns are straight and parallel to one another.

Faults: Cowhocks; open hocks.

Serious faults: Narrow or weak hindquarters.


Feet

The feet are round, medium in size, well arched, and tight.

Fault: Splayed feet. The seriousness of this fault is based on the amount of splay in the feet.


Tail

The American Bulldog may have a natural or a docked tail, but the natural tail is preferred. The natural tail is very thick at the base, and tapers to a point. The tail is set low. A "pump handle" tail is preferred but any tail carriage from upright, when the dog is excited, to relaxed between the hocks is acceptable.

Serious fault: Tail curled over the back; corkscrew tail; upright tail when the dog is relaxed.


Coat

The coat is short, close, and stiff to the touch.

Disqualifications: Long or wavy coat.


Color

Any color, color pattern, or combination of colors is acceptable, except for solid black, solid blue, and tricolor (white with patches of black and tan). Some dark brindle coats may appear black unless examined in very bright light. A buckskin color pattern, where the base of the hair is fawn and the tips are black, may also appear solid black. A judge should not disqualify an American Bulldog for black color unless the dog has been examined in sunlight or other equally bright light.

Disqualifications: Solid black or blue with no white markings; tricolor (white with patches of black and tan).


Height and Weight

The American Bulldog must be sufficiently powerful and agile to chase, catch, and bring down free-ranging livestock. Dogs capable of doing this come in a rather wide range of height and weight. Males are typically larger with heavier bone and more muscle than females. Both sexes, however, should have a well-balanced overall appearance.

Desirable height in a mature male ranges from 22 to 27 inches; in a mature female, from 20 to 25 inches. Desirable weight in a mature male ranges from 75 to 125 pounds; in a mature female, from 60 to 100 pounds.


Gait

When trotting, the gait is effortless, smooth, powerful and well coordinated, showing good reach in front and drive behind. When moving, the backline remains level with only a slight flexing to indicate suppleness. Viewed from any position, legs turn neither in nor out, nor do feet cross or interfere with each other. As speed increases, feet tend to converge toward center line of balance.
Poor movement should be penalized to the degree to which it reduces the American Bulldog's ability to perform the tasks it was bred to do.


Disqualifications

Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid. Viciousness or extreme shyness. Unilateral or bilateral deafness. Cowardice. Overshot. Long or wavy coat. Albinism. Solid black or blue with no white markings. Tricolor (white with patches of black and tan).

NABA American Bulldog Standard

HEAD: Medium length, box-like when viewed from the front. Rectangular when viewed from the side. Skull flat and widest at the ears. Prominent cheeks with little to no wrinkles. Head should be prominent, but not overly so. Should look powerful and quick.

MUZZLE: Square, wide and deep. Large jaws, should display great strength. Bite should be scissor to 1/4” undershot. Muzzle should be 35% to 42% of the total length of the head. Should have a noticeable stop at the forehead. Muzzle should be wider at the base and taper slightly to the nose.

EYES: Round to almond shaped, any color except blue.

NOSE: Wide open nostrils, black.

NECK: Muscular, slightly arched. Tapering from shoulder to head.

SHOULDERS: Very muscular, side sloping shoulder blades.

BACK: Medium in length, sloping from rump to withers. Slightly arched at
loins, which should be slightly tucked.

HIPS: Very muscular, pronounced muscularity.

STIFLES: Should be well angled.

CHEST: Deep brisket, wide but not too wide.

COAT COLOR: Any color except flat black or any blue.

WEIGHT: Not important as long as structure is sound. Any weight between
85 lbs. to 105 lbs. for males, 65 lbs. to 90 lbs. for females.

HEIGHT: 19” to 27”.

Working dogs will not be penalized for broken teeth, cropped ears or docked tails.

ARBA American Bulldog Standard
AMERICAN BULLDOG BREED STANDARD

revised 1997

Background
The American Bulldog originated as a catchdog (mostly cattle) and property protection dog, in America's Southeast. He was not bred to put on threat displays or to look a certain way. But, he did need the right equipment to take care of his real bulldog duties which were confrontational personal and property protection and as a catch dog. He needed to be strong enough to put unruly bulls on the ground and athletic enough to catch hogs that were allowed to free range in a semi­wild state.

General Appearance
The American Bulldog should generate the impression of great strength, agility, endurance and exhibit a well­knit, sturdy, compact frame with the absence of excessive bulk. Males are characteristically larger, heavier boned and more masculine than the bitches. The AS is a white or white and patched (brindle or red) dog. When patched he can range from the traditional pied markings of a patch over one or both eyes or ears, or a patch on the base of the tail, to a large saddle patch and various other patches.


For judging purposes, distinctions between an ideal "Scott­type" and an ideal "Johnson­type" are defined in brackets and in bold.

Size General
Males ­ 23 to 27 inches at the withers and weigh from 75 to 120 Ibs. Females ­ 21 to 25 inches at the withers, 60 to 90 Ibs. The weight should be proportional to size.

[Scott­type: an ideal males should be 23 to 27 inches at the withers and weigh from 75 to 110 Ibs., females, 21 to 25 inches, 60 to 85 Ibs. The weight should be proportional to size.]

[Johnson­type: an ideal male should be 22 to 26 inches at the withers and weigh from 80 to 120 Ibs. Females 20 to 24 inches, 60 to 90lbs.l

 

Head
Medium in length and broad across skull with pronounced muscular cheeks.

 

Eyes
Medium in size. Any color. The hew should not be visible. Black eye rims preferred on white dogs. Pink eye rims to be considered a cosmetic fault.

 

Muzzle
Medium length (2 to 4 in.), square and broad with a strong underjaw. Lips should be full but not
pendulous. 42 to 44 teeth.

[Scott­type: tight undershot (reverse scissors) preferred. Scissors and even bites are considered a cosmetic fault. Structural faults are a muzzle under 2 inches or longer than 4 inches, pendulous lips, less than 42 teeth, more than 1/4 inch undershot, small teeth or uneven incisors.]

[Johnson­type: definite undershot, 1/8 to 1/4 inch preferred. Scissors or even bite is a disqualification. Structural faults are a muzzle under 2 inches or over 4 inches.]

 

Nose
Color is black or grizzle. On black nosed dogs the lips should be black with some pink allowed. A pink nose to be considered a cosmetic fault.

 

Ears
Cropped or uncropped. Uncropped preferred.

 

Neck
Muscular, medium in length, slightly arched, tapering from shoulders to head, with a slight dewlap allowed.

Shoulders
Very muscular with wide sloping blades, shoulders set so elbows are not angled out.

 

Chest, Back and Loin
The chest should be deep and moderately wide without being excessively wide as to throw the shoulders out. The back should be of medium length, strong and broad. Loins should be slightly tucked which corresponds to a slight roach in the back which slopes to the stern. Faults: sway back, narrow or shallow chest, lack of tuck up.

 

Hindquarters
Very broad and well muscled and in proportion to the shoulders. Narrow hips are a very serious fault.

 

Legs
Strong and straight with heavy bone. Front legs should not set too close together or too far apart. Faults: in at the elbows or excessively bowlegged. Rear legs should have a visible angulation of the stifle joint. Error! Bookmark not defined.


Feet
Moderate size, toes of medium length, well arched and close together, not splayed. Pasterns should be strong, straight and upright.

 

Tail
Set low, thick at the root, tapering to a point. Tail should not curl over back. Docked or uncocked.

 

Coat
Short, close, stiff to the touch, not long and fuzzy.

 

Color
All white, pied, or up to 75% brindle or red patches, (red is defined as any shade of tan, brown or red).

 

Disposition
Alert, outgoing and friendly with a self­assured attitude. Some aloofness with strangers and assertiveness toward other dogs is not considered a fault.

 

Disqualifications
Both types: dogs that are deaf or males without two testicles clearly descended.

[Johnson­type: an even or scissors bite.]

A cosmetic fault is one of a minor nature. A fault not specified as cosmetic has to do with structure as it relates to a working dog. In a show or other evaluation, the dog is to be penalized in direct proportion to the degree of the fault. Any fault which is extreme should be considered a serious fault and should be penalized appropriately.

We have not included a line drawing of a Scott­type or Johnson­type standard dog because they could not take into account the variations acceptable within the realm of the working American Bulldog. The emphasis placed on specific types in other breed standards has led to the general disintegration of the breed concerned by eliminating individuals who might have contributed significantly to respective gene pool.

Attributes other than cosmetic listed in the standard all relate to working qualities which include but are not limited to agility, endurance, leverage, biting power and heat tolerance.

POINT BREAKDOWN FOR JUDGING


Overall-proportion 10
Temperament 10
Total of Head 20
Size & Shape 10
Muzzle 5
Teeth 5
Total 20
Neck 5
Shoulders 5
Chest 10
Back 10
Hindquarters 10
Legs 10
Feet 5
Tail & Coat 5
Total 60
Grand Total 100

Note
The distinctions made between the Scott­type and the Johnson­type depict an ideal representative of their respective types for show purposes only.

A Summary
of the Scott­type and Johnson­type distinctions.

Many would disagree with the term "pure Scott" or "pure Johnson", but the names of these two breeders have become synonymous with the respective types, so we are using their names with ­type to designate separate classifications.

In actuality, many American Bulldogs are hybrids between the Scott and Johnson type. The distinctions between the two types were made to allow separate shows for Scott­types and Johnson­types. Generally the Johnson­type distinction allows for a slightly larger dog and requires a slightly (1/8 to 1/4 inch undershot lower jaw, but this distinction mandates separate shows for the two types.

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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