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TAKE NOTE
The Australian Bulldog is not a Registered Breed, so if you are after a Show Dog, these dogs are not for you.
BUT make the best loyal, loving companion that you will ever want.
Founders
The Australian/Aussie Bulldog was founded by Pip Nobes and Noel and Tina Green.
THE AUSTRALIAN BULLDOG STANDARD
General Appearance: Smooth coated, thickset, medium sized with powerful
build showing strength, but not cumbersome, sound and active. Bitches not so
grand or well developed as dogs.
Characteristics: Conveys impression of strength and activity, enduring,
reliable.
Temperament: Loyal, fierce
in appearance but extremely affectionate in nature. Extrovert and gregarious,
this breed's
happiness requires human attention. Occasionally scrappy with strange dogs.
Head & Skull: The head should be large, but not exaggerated out of
proportion to the body. Broad muzzled and short faced, but with a definite protrusion
of muzzle. The face is measured from front of cheekbone to tip of nose, long
enough for unhindered breathing. Muzzle is broad and turning up. Loose folds
of skin across nose, but in no way excessively wrinkled. Undershot (but not
to excess) to level jaw. Flews are broad and hanging over lower jaw at each
side.
Eyes are set low and wide, never bulging or sunken - preferably without visible
haw. Eyes of any colour acceptable, although blue eyes undesirable
Ears: Small to moderate size.
Set wide apart. Rose or button preferred - never erect .
Mouth: Broad jaw. Undershot (not to excess) to level. Full dentition
desirable with incisors as large as possible. Canines set wide apart.".
Neck: Moderate in length; thick, deep and strong with loose skin forming
small dewlap on either side.
Forequarters: .Chest broad and deep. Shoulders wide,
rounded ribs. Forelegs powerful and straight, not bandy or curved, well boned,
set wide apart, but under the trunk, presenting a straight front.
Body: Back short and straight
giving compact carriage, but not so short as to interfere with activity. Ribs
well sprung and deep.
Hindquarters: Strong and muscular. Hocks slightly bent.
Feet: Round and compact. Excessively splayed feet undesirable.
Tail: Thickset at root. Straight (long or short) Set high on rump, slightly
rounding down. Crank, pump-handle tails all acceptable. Screw tails acceptable,
but tight screws undesirable. Docked tails definitely undesirable.
Gait/Movement: Balanced and vigorous. As true (straight) as possible
with drive from rear.
Coat: Smooth, short, tight to body.
Colour: All brindles, solid white or pied, solid red, fawn or fallow
Black not acceptable.
Size: Height
Dogs: 17-19 inches (43-48cm)
Bitches: 16-19 inches (41-48cm)
Weight
Dogs: 28-35 kg
Bitches: 24-30kg
General Comment: The health of the AUSTRALIAN BULLDOG
is more important than their looks. Therefore this Standard should be viewed
as a guide not a straitjacket. The idea of enthusiasts in creating this new
breed is to have a dog, clearly of Bulldog type, but with none of the physical
limitations of the British Bulldog.
Here is our tail policy:
Keeping in mind we are PRIMARILY concerned with the health of our dogs any tail
length - that is short, crank, full length etc - is perfectly acceptable. Docking
will fairly soon become illegal and is certainly not in the health interests
of the animal. We leave it up to individual breeders whether they dock or not
while the procedure is still legal. However we DISCOURAGE the very tight screw
tails as per some British Bulldogs because these certainly do lead to health
problems. Keep in mind that American Bulldogs, Staffordshire Bull Terriers and
BullMastiffs are all 'bull' breeds and all have long tails. Also keep in mind
that a WAG is very attractive!
