Description

The American Bullnese should have an appearance of an active muscular dog of heavy bone and should imply courage and boldness. It should be built low to the ground and long in the body. The head should be large and square. The stop should be well defined causing a hollow or groove between the eyes. The muscles of the cheeks should be well developed. The flews should be thick and broad, hanging over the lower jaw. The eyes should be round in form and of moderately large size. The neck should be thick with loose skin at the throat. The ears should soft like velvet with a soft fold. Erect ears are a fault. The body should be heavy in front , chest is broad, deep and full. Well sprung rigs, broad at the shoulders and narrowing at the loin. The forelegs should be short, stout and slightly bowed and muscular. The hindlegs should be firm and well shaped. Legs which are too long are a fault. The tail should be slightly curled, (sickle-like). Screw tails are disqualifying. Any colors are acceptable. The coat should be thick soft, dense, and short. Long coats are disqualifying.

Origin

Being a fan of short nosed dogs and the bull breeds Robert E. Rice found himself admiring a few characteristics of several different breeds. Unsatisfied with the current selection of any one of the existing breeds, Mr. Rice decided to establish a breed of dog that exhibited all the features he had admired in several of the other exiting breeds. The American Bullnese was created by a breeding program started by Robert Rice of Jacksonville, FL in 1989. The breeding program depended heavily upon pedigree research as line breeding was a technique used to increase consistency in the litters. By selectively breeding dogs with outgoing , happy, and confident temperaments, combined with the desired physical features, Mr. Rice was successful in developing the American Bullnese. Mr. Rice is still extending his pedigrees along with many others whom have obtained dogs from this foundation stock and are continuing to develop the breed in its pure state.

Temperament

The American Bullnese was developed to combine certain features that were admired in a few different breeds of dogs. The American Bullnese has stumpy legs and an elongated body which is responsible for the breeds adorable hopping run. The American Bullnese also possess a unique, happy and clownish temperament, which is accompanied by a large head and chest with a thick upper body. The combination and refinement of these features created an outstanding dog that is regarded as one of the most adorable and revered house pets in the world.

Height

Height: Dogs 9.5-12 inches (23-31 cm.) Females: 8.5-11 inches (21-28

Weight

Weight: Dogs 18-30 pounds (8.5-14 kg.) Females 15-25 pounds (7-11 kg.)

Known Health Problems

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Conditions for Living

The American Bullnese is good for apartment life. It is relatively inactive indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Exercise Requirments

American Bullneses are strong dogs with short straight legs. They enjoy energetic games and will keep in better health if given regular

Life Expectancy

Grooming

The smooth, short-haired coat is easy to groom. Brush and comb with a firm bristle brush and shampoo only when necessary. The creases on the face must be cleaned regularly.

Group

Non-Sporting