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John D.Johnson Bulldog

Standard by John D. Johnson

General Appearance:
Being that of a great powerful dog showing strength, endurance and alertness. Powerfully built, but active.

Size & Weight:
Males to be 23 - 28" (58,5-71 cm) at withers. Weight. 90 - 150 lbs. (40,7-68 kg) (Slightly larger or smaller is not a fault).
Females to be 20 - 26" (50,8-66 cm) at withers. Weight. 70 - 130 lbs. (31,7-59 kg) (Slightly larger or smaller is not a fault).

Head:
Expression: intelligent with keen alertness. The head should be square or have a round basketball look, and well muscled. The "stop" should be deep and abrupt.

Muzzle:
Should be broad, not long and narrow. Length of "muzzle": Not less than 1 inch to not more than 3 inches. (2,54-7,62 cm) (Preferred length: 2 to 2 1/2 inches/5,08-6,35 cm).

Bite:
At least 1/4 to 1 inch/0,64-2,54 cm. (Undershot) depending on size of dog and shape of head.

Eyes:
Almond-shaped to round, medium-sized: Normal Color. brown. Acceptable Colors: gray, green or light blue eye(s).

Ears:
Small to medium, carried close to the head, or rose ears.

Neck:
Slightly arched of moderate length. Very muscular - almost equal to the head in size.

Body:
Fairly compact with wide deep chest. The loin is wide, muscular and slightly arched.

Tail:
Strong at the root and tapering to the hocks (normal relaxed position; however, many will carry their tails over their backs, especially when excited or walking).

Coat:
Short and soft.

Colour:
Solid white only.- all shades of brindle (white, red, yellow, blue, brown, black or gray); red and white; fawn and white; beige and white; buckskin and white; black and white; brown and white; mahogany and white; cream and white.

Forequarters:
The combined front assembly from its uppermost components, the shoulder blades, down to the feet should be muscular and slightly sloping. The "Forelegs" are to be straight. Bone structure: medium to heavy - to be able to carry a large dog.

Hindquarters:
Broad with muscies tapering well down the leg to show speed and strength, but not quite as large as shoulders.

Disqualifications:
Full black mask; cow-hocked; splayfooted; even and scissor bite; glass eye(s); docked tail (can be registered, but will be prohibited from the "Show Ring").