THE ALAPAHA BLUE BLOOD BULLDOG STANDARDS PURPOSE: Guardian, protector and family companion. OVERALL IMPRESSION: Powerfully built, yet agile and athletic for size, very alert and intelligent. Should give the impression of nobility. HEAD: Large, flat across the top, square, heavily muscled in males. MUZZLE: Squared with heavily muscled jaws. Up to 40% of total length of head. NOSE: Black to liver EARS: Medium in size, half perked with forward roll. Cropping not permissible. EYES: Set well apart and prominent. Any color is permissible. NECK: Thick, of medium length. SHOULDERS: Of short length, heavily muscled and well tied in. Should give the impression of power. CHEST: Wide and deep with well sprung rib cage. BACK: Straight, not rigid or swayed. TAIL: Optimum length should reach hock. Final 1/3 to have a gradual upward curvature. Docking is not permissible. FORELEGS: Straight and extremely thick-boned. Balanced forward toes. Feet well knuckled up with thick pads. Dewclaws not removed. REAR: Hips narrower than the rear, well muscular and in proportion for forequarters. COLOR: Any color and white is acceptable. COAT: Short to medium length and fairly stiff to the touch with a soft undercoat. SIZE: Males 19"-25" at the withers and 55-85 lbs. Females 16"-23" and 50-75 lbs. 1" variation in height is allowed. |
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