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Characteristics
& Temperament:
A Proud looking dog when viewed with expression .Good
family companion seeking love and affection from owners. Should not show
aggression towards people; Laid back nature, with good watch dog abilities.
Very stable in nature and predictable in character, enjoys playing in the water
and walking; Will be dominant with other outside dogs on home territory. Need 4
foot fences only, usually do not jump. Love obedience training and socializing
, best to start at an early age .Aussie Bulldog lifespan if on a good diet and
exercised regularly should live to 10 or more years.
Head, Skull & Eyes:
Head Type to be broad and square when view from all
angles.1 to 3 folds of wrinkle across the nose. Skull measurements should equal
height of dog. The Stop between the eyes should be deep and defined and the
distance from the stop to the Occiput should be 2/3 to 1/3 length of muzzle.
The occiput is the back of the head.
Eyes should be set wide apart with a good width of muzzle.
Any shade of eye colour acceptable.
Nice open nostrils not small, as it restricts breathing.
Mouth:
Broad top and bottom jaws. Canines set wide apart with
good size teeth. Up to 1/4 inch undershot: Preferably no greater.
Teeth should not be seen protruding from the mouth, rye
mouths are a serious fault.
Ears:
Not small but of moderate size. Set wide apart never
erect, placed forward giving a square appearance or rose shaped acceptable.
Body:
Good length of back, not short as it restricts movement,
but not out of proportion to the rest of the body either.
Should slightly taper at withers and have a nice straight
top line with tail set coming straight of the back. .Roach and sway backs are a
fault. Females are preferably longer in body than males to assist in better
abilities of carrying a good number of pups.
Shoulders and hips should be the same width.
Body length should equal height.
Coat:
Should be short and waterproof, not thick and harsh.
Neck:
Moderate length of neck, thick with slight arch preferred.
Forequarters, shoulders & Feet:
Must have good Depth and Width of Brisket, well let down
between forearms, not pigeon chested (concaved). Shoulders should be well
angled with good spring of rib.
Good thickness and oval boning of front forearms set wide
apart should be straight and powerful.
No splayed feet, cat type preferred, up on pasterns not
down.
Hindquarters & Hocks:
Hindquarters should be very muscular showing great
strength with movement. Good thickness of second and third thigh area.
Hocks to be moderately bent, not straight; Cow hocked
undesirable. The dog should move straight when viewed from all angles; Feet not
to cross over, bunny hopping is a fault.
Tail:
Tails can be short or long (staffy length) approximately
1/3 of Aussie Bulldogs have natural screw tails.
Movement:
Free movement, moderate gait, not floating.
Colour:
Variation of Colours: shades of brindles, reds &
fawns, pied colouring being one colour more dominate than another with patches
on body, cinnamon red or cinnamon red brindle (rare). Black or tri coloured are
not recognized by the UABA .White with black patches are acceptable (pied)
Size:
Height: Dogs 18 - 20 inches to the shoulder - Weight: 28 -
35kg,
Bitches: 17 - 19 inches to the shoulder - Weight 22 - 28
kg.
Note:
Stud Males should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
More information on the standard of the Aussie Bulldog may be found at
The Bulldog Information Library the
United Aussie Bulldog Association or
dogbreedinfo.com
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