SHORTY BULL STANDARD

authenticcanineregistry GOES BY THE ABKC STANDARD FOR THE SHORTYBULL

General Impression: Shorty Bulls are compact and muscular dogs of small stature. They are athletically inclined and incredibly agile. Shorty Bulls have a strong desire to please, are very intelligent with a good natured attitude. They are bred to be family companions and easily adapt to various lifestyles. Grooming is minimal. Shorty Bulls should have an outgoing personality and never be shy or aggressive.  

HEIGHT

15 “and under (Over 15” at the withers is a Disqualification)

WEIGHT

40 lbs. Over 40 lbs is allowed but should be proportionate to height. Obesity is a fault.

HEAD

Round head with typical bulldog features. Eyes should set far apart and not protrude. Nose should turn up slightly and may be black or liver colored. Dudley noses are a cosmetic fault.

BITE

All dogs must be undershot but not to an extreme degree as to show lower canines when mouth is closed.  

EYES

Brown is preferred although eyes may be any colour. Eyes should have an oval shape and not protrude from the skull.  

EARS

Cropped close to head. Dogs with uncropped ears should never be allowed in the show ring unless showing in EU countries. Uncropped ears must be symmetrical and down.

BODY

Body should be short from withers to tail. Chest should be broad for height and have a depth reaching the elbow. A compact look is desired, width of front and hind quarters should be proportionate, not lending to a narrow rear. The chest may be broader than the rear, but narrow hindquarters are a fault.

SHOULDERS AND RUMP

Well rounded and well muscled, lending to the appearance of strength. There may be a slight rise over the loins but not to an extreme degree.

LEGS

Heavy boned and in direct proportion to the body. Long legs in proportion to the body or fine bones are a serious fault. Cow hocks and pigeon toes are a fault.

FEET

Tight feet and straight pasterns are desired. Splayed feet and weak pasterns are a fault.

TAIL

Tail must be short, either docked or screwed. No long tails permitted in the show ring.

COLOR

All coat colors are acceptable with the exception of black and tan, and merle.

TEMPERAMENT

Good natured and even tempered. Extreme shyness or undue aggression is a fault.

Note: Although some level of dog aggression is characteristic of this breed, handlers will be expected to comply with authenticcanineregistry policy regarding dog temperament at authenticcanineregistry events.