| Australian
Bulldog Details
Height:
Dogs 43 - 52.5cm (17-21 ins)
Bitches 43-50cm (17-20 ins)
Weight:Dogs
28-38 kg
Bitches 24-30 kg
Colour:
Any colour acceptable
Coat:
Smooth , short, tight to body
General
Appearance: The Australian Bulldog is a healthy animal,
distinctly "bulldog" in type yet free off anatomical exaggeration.
Broad muzzled and short faced but the nose should be long enough
for unhindered breathing. Loose folds of skin across nose but in
no way excessively wrinkled.
Eyes any colour acceptable, Rose or button ears preferred, undershot
jaw but not to excess.
The back should be short and straight giving compact carriage but
not to short to interfere with activity and agility.
The tail is straight (long or short) crank, pump handled tails are
accepted. Screw tails are acceptable but tight screw undesirable.
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Dog
Facts
Average
Price: $1100.00
Temperament:
Loyal, fierce in appearance, but extremely outgoing and affectionate
in nature. Very stable and predictable. Enjoys activity, however
a lot off exercise is not necessary for health and mental stability.
The breed craves human attention. Some may not tolerate aggressive
overtures by other dogs.
Lifespan:
approx. 12 years
Recommended
for: Families, anyone.
Be Aware
# This dog is currently not a recognised breed with the Australian
governing body (ANKC). So when purchasing a pup try to by from breeders
who are registered with other governing org's, such as the Australian
Bulldog Society.
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In the early 1990s the" Australian
Bulldog" started with the idea of creating a more functional
bulldog suited to Australian conditions as well as an aim to recreate
the "old style bulldog" similar to other overseas breeding
programs.
The founders of the breed are Pip Nobes (Nobes lines) and Noel and
Tina Green(Jag lines).
Breeds that were introduced to the breeding program were mainly
British Bulldog, Boxer, English Bull Terrier, Bullmastiff and later
Joe Cauchi added American Bulldog into some lines .
The first breeding record book was kept by Pip Nobes in 1997 incorporating
both Nobes and Jag(Greens)lines, this later was split into two registers.
The Australian Bulldog Society Inc register is an unbroken continuation
of the original register.
In 1998 the Australian Bulldog featured on a popular lifestyle show
introducing the breed to the public.
The Australian Bulldog Society Inc (www.australianbulldogsociety.com)was
started by a group of enthusiasts who felt that a properly constituted,
non for profit organisation, incorporating all lines off the Australian
Bulldog was needed to promote this wonderful new breed and also
lobbying the ANKC for recognition of the breed in future years in
full accordance with ANKC regulations.
Grooming-
The short coat is easy to groom with a firm bristle brush.Bath when
necessary, wipe wrinkles on face over with a face washer when needed.
Exercise-
The Australian Bulldog enjoys a good walk but doesn't need to be
exercised everyday as long as they spend time with their "family",
they enjoy playing fetch or playing under the sprinkler.
Health-
Overall a breed with far fewer health problems than its British
forefathers. For Diet and other general dog health information Health/Nutrition
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