American Bulldog Old
Country Bulldog, Old English White
Portrait: The head is large, with a broad skull and
a tenacious set of jaws; the small high-set ears,
when uncropped, are flap or rolled; the muzzle is
short, and the lips are loose. Complementing the
broad skull are intensely well-muscled shoulders.
The tail is usually docked, but, if not, is low
lying and long. Height: 19-25 inches (45-64 cm).
Weight: 65-105 pounds (30-48 kg). The short, smooth
coat is colored (in order of preference): red
brindle, all other brindles, solid white, red,
fawn, and piebald. Development: First brought to
America in the early 18th century, he, unlike his
English counter part, is continuously bred for
utility and action, whether it be guard work, farm
work, all being an natural protector. He has never
been accepted into the show circles. Despite his
versatality and proven worth in a vast number of
areas and his ability to pass type with
reliability, he remains unrecognised by the major
registries of the world. The American Bulldog Club.
He is the chosen mascot of the U.S. Marine Corps. A
number of working "American Bulldog" varieties have
evolved in the 20th century; they too remain
unrecognised. Character: The American Bulldog is
one of the few, the proud, and the mighty working
dogs good enough for the show screen but lucky
enough to be excluded and therefore not have his
type or ability altered or reduced. From the halls
of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli, one can find
no better all round ready, willing, and able to
please canine.
JOHNSON BULLDOG STANDARD
BY: John D.Johnson
GENERAL
APPEARANCE:
Being that of great powerful dog showing strength,
endurance and alertness. Powerfully built, but
active.
SIZE
& WEIGHT:
Males to be 23 - 28" at withers. Weight. 90 -
150lbs. (Slightly larger or smaller is not a
fault.)
Females to be 20 - 26" at withers. Weight. 70 -
130lbs. (Slightly larger or smaller is not a
fault.)
HEAD:
Expression: intelligent with keen alertness. The
head should be square or have a round basketball
look, and well muscled. The "STOP" should be deep
and abrupt.
MUZZLE:
Should be broad, not long and narrow. Length of
"MUZZLE": Not less than 1 inch to not more than 3
inches. (Preferred length: 2 to 2 _ inches)
BITE:
At least _ to 1 inch (Undershot) depending on size
of dog and shape of head.
EYES:
Almond-shaped to round, medium-sized: Normal Color.
brown. Acceptable Colors: gray, green or light blue
eye(s).
EARS:
Small to medium, carried close to the head, or rear
ears.
NECK:
Slightly arched of moderate length. Very muscular -
almost equal to the head in size.
BODY:
Fairly compact with wide deep chest. The loin is
wide, muscular and slightly arched.
TAIL:
Strong at the root and tapering to the hocks
(normal relaxed position; however, many will carry
their tails over their backs, especially when
excited or walking).
COAT:
Short and soft.
COLOR:
Solid white only - all shades of brindle (white,
red, yellow, blue, brown, black or gray); red and
white; fawn and white; beige and white; buckskin
and white; black and white; brown and white;
mahogany and white; cream and white.
FOREQUARTERS:
The combined front assembly from its uppermost
components, the shoulder blades, down to the feet
should be muscular and slightly sloping. The
"Forelegs" are to be straight. Bone structure:
medium to heavy - to be able to carry a large dog.
HINDQUARTERS:
Broad with muscies tapering well down the leg to
show speed and strength, but not quite as large as
shoulders.
DISQUALIFICATIONS:
Full
black mask; cow-hocked; splayfooted; even and
scissor bite; glass eye(s); docked tail (can be
registered, but will be prohibited from the "Show
Ring").