| Below you will see and be able to see our Standard* for the newest breed. Including the miniature version. The International Amitola Bulldog Club consist of breeders with a new vision in bulldogs healthy and coming in any color imaginable. They are currently up for registration with the "Olde Bulldogge Breed Association" the O.B.B.A. They will be eligible for shows and other events sometime this year. This is years in the making. We have been working as a group on this breed for over 4 years now. Individually many more years have been spent working out the best crosses and breedings for the appropriate type and healthiest dogs for our combined project. *Note standard is not shown in its entirety, due to extensive nature serving both as a guide for the breeder and exhibitor. For a complete copy of the standard please email me for a copy. |
The Amitola Bulldog Standard as revised and accepted, April 2010 The Amitola Bulldog is not a recreation of any bulldogs past. The Amitola is a new Bully breed altogether. This dog is being created to serve as an all around companion animal. Bred to be calm and watchful, yet with strength and stamina to work, when and if desired by the owner. The Amitola should be able to do agility work as well as weight pulling. It should be intelligent and eager to learn. There should be no timidness or aggression towards man or animal. The Amitola Bulldog is a moderately built bulldog, any feature that becomes exaggerated is to be discouraged and penalized according to the standard. The HEAD Massive full of wrinkle but not so much as to cause detriment to dogs physical being. Top skull to be broad,with a nose break that can be felt even if not seen due to heavy padding on muzzle Ears to be small; rose or drop ear and lay close to the head. Ears brought forward when dog is alert. For perfect ear set the ear should begin on an invisible line up from the outside corner of the dogs eyes when in repose (relaxed) Ears should be just long enough to reach corner of eyes when pulled down, but not so long they are pendulous or hound like. Not to hang below jawline. Nose to be set just below lower lid of eye, not even with them. The muzzle to be padded both above the nose and on the sides, a nose rope is allowed, however it should not to be so large as to effect vision or visualizing the entire nose. When seen from the side nose and lower jaw should appear turned up at approximately 45* angle away from the top skull. Lower jaw to be undershot, lower front canines should not protrude, when mouth is closed. Nose to be medium to large size, with wide open nares and fully colored (this can be overlooked in puppy's under 6 months of age). It should point straight ahead of the dogs face and not be turned up on an angle. Eyes to be round or almond shaped, not narrow or bulging. The eye rims should cup the eye with no signs of entropian or ectropian. Lips full and heavy, tight lip folds that do not allow drooling. (This is not a mastiff head.) The dog should be fit enough to maintain a normal body temp during a dog show. And various activities. Clean easy breathing essential. The distance between nose break and nose on the Amitola is as follows: Over 1inch no more than 2 inches in Titan, Over 1inch no more than 1 1/2 inches in Bantam Over 1/2 inch no more than 1 1/2 inches in Miniatures NECK To be thick and well muscled, having somewhat of a dewlap due to wrinkling of skin. Medium length to balance dog and give him freedom for quick movement and agility. CHEST AND RIBS Broad, wide and rounded, but not so broad as to give the dog a flat chested appearance in repose. Not so rounded as to cause poor movement in the forearms. Ribs well sprung. Blending into good tuck up of abdomen. When viewed from above dog should look like a short rectangular shape (like a brick)from shoulder to hip. A pear shaped dog is a disqualification. Brisket should be visualized easily when viewed from the front. TOP LINE (BACK) There should be a smooth flow from top of head; back to tail. There can be a slight dip behind the shoulder blade at the wither, A level back is preferred, however dogs with a small incline up the back are faulted, but not disqualified. Hips to be level or slightly lower than wither. Dog should not appear to be weak in back or sway back. The Front Legs Forelegs: To be medium to large boned and straight from elbow to foot. Well defined muscles from neck to shoulder fully muscled to mid section of leg. Dog should be able to free stack with forelegs in proper straight down beside the chest positions. Elbows to be placed straight down from withers beside the chest wall, not in front. You should see more chest in front of forelegs when viewed from the side. Feet to be large and up off pasterns. Feet to resemble a cat's not flat or splayed. (You should not see any flat area from the top of the foot.) Hind quarters Hips should be as wide as front of dog. There should be a gentle slope leading to tail base. When viewed from behind, rear legs should come straight down from the hip, muscular, causing the feet of rear legs to be directly in line with front legs. Rear legs to be angulated at a 90 degree angle, perpendicular to the ground, and well muscled. Equal density of bone and mass as he front of the dog. The dog should be well up on toes to balance with the front . This is the driving area in the dogs movement It must appear powerful. Yet still remain in balance with over all dog. Tail Thick and full may be wrinkled (preferred) and should come to a tapered end, The tail may be docked short or screw. Kinked or straight tails should be no longer than the rear genitalia, just where the legs begin to separate. A screw tail is allowed as long as it is not inset (tucked into dogs flesh). All things equal preference goes to the natural short tail. (as long as it is within correct length) Tail should look as if it naturally comes off the dog rather than out of the dog. Free moving tail, may be held straight out from the dog during movement or above the top line of the dog during excitement or play . This makes for better movement in the rear and balance as the dog moves. MOVEMENT The Amitola Bulldog should move with a purposeful stride, not lumbering or sluggish. Bone and weight should be balanced allowing dog to carry weight easily. The front and rear legs should move in a straight line without toeing in or out. Natural gait to be an easy walk. When gaiting the dog should be able to move at medium pace without tiring or showing excess exertion. Top line is to be observed with no rolling gate disturbing the outline of the dog from the side. When observed from the front all legs move in line with rear legs falling behind the front legs . * Note at faster pace the rear legs will naturally move closer to the inside and under the dogs body, this is not a fault* Rear movement should be strong and smooth during gaited movement. The Amitola bulldog should not shuffle along, it is a free moving, well muscled dog. COLOR: There are no points for color it has no bearing on quality of the dog, nor the health. Base Color: black, blue, chocolate, lilac, isabella, cream, red and fawn. Any patterns including but not limited to: self, sable, w/tan, brindle, piebald, spotted and merle (and any new variations) The nose must be black, with the exception of blue varieties which have a slate gray nose, and chocolates which have a liver colored nose also Lilac varieties have a very pale dove grey coloring. It is noted that during winter months some lightening of pigment of the nose in dilute and cream colors can occur. This should not be severely penalized however all things being equal preference given to the darkest pigment of the color being judged.(Grace given to young pups during development of color pigment until 6 months of age without penalty) For the sizes below: Height is the measuring factor for division of varieties, weights listed are a guide for the breeder in selecting appropriate specimens for breeding. Dogs under weights will appear more rangy, dogs over weights will appear mastiff like and cumbersome both are Major faults. Note: females should look like females. Allowance for features that are feminine without fault or prejudice. Size : Titans females 16"-up (at shoulders) 50lb- up males 17"-up (at shoulders) 55lb - up Bantams females 13"-15" (at shoulders) 30lb- 45lb males 14"- 16" (at shoulders) 35lb- 50lb Miniatures females 11"-13" (at shoulders) 22lb- 45lb males 11"-14" (at shoulders) 25lb- 45lb REVISED AND ACCEPTED BY THE AMITOLA BULLDOG CLUB APRIL 2010 |
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| The Amitola Bulldog is not a recreation of a past bulldog. Instead it is a revamped bulldog. The word "Amitola means rainbow in Native American cultures". When looking to find a unique name to call our creation; the word was found separately by myself and Lisa Allen. We made a call that day to each other after searching for a few days, imagine our joy to find we had both found the exact same reference, the perfect name. We chose this to describe the beautiful bulldog we adore so much as it indeed is capable of producing every color in the dog color spectrum. The Amitola Bulldog, an evolution in Color" That is why you see a white dog with a rainbow ending on him in our logo. The Amitola Bulldog was a blank palette that we infused with a rainbow of colors. The Amitola Bulldog should resemble the more heavy duty English bulldog, without the problems plaguing the larger more brachycephalic dogs. The Amitola is bred to be moderately wrinkled, have plenty of mass but have an athleticism making it capable of normal activities, swimming, weight pull, surviving the extreme heat in the south and other parts of the country. They are not bred for protection, although, they are loyal and loving they do have a natural guarding ability. To please the greatest number of bulldog enthusiast we have bred the Amitola bulldog in 3 distinct sizes. The minis being the most popular right now. The 2 larger (bantam and titan) sizes may be more suited to the active family lifestyles. The Amitola love people, while it still is tenacious and a bulldog in nature, they adore their owners and usually have one or two people they consider to be the boss. They give eye contact from the beginning and respond to training very well. They are very loving; content to sit and be quiet by your feet, yet love the opportunity to snuggle on the couch or even in the bed with the family. The Amitola is not just a dog. It thrives on being part of the family. Amitola Bulldog females are loving devoted mothers,with free whelping and normal functional bodies. While there is always the chance for an emergency to occur, C- sections are not to be considered normal. They should be rare and almost unheard of. The shape of the Amitola is one of equal proportions so the shoulder width is equal to that of the hips. Allowing the birth of the bulldog babies heads. They love and enjoy their puppies and are often found playing and rolling around with their pups long after weaning. The males, like most bulldogs have no problems wanting to breed. Stamina and structure made breeding next to impossible with most EB. The Amitolas are in physical condition, not too heavy for the female and also toned enough for stamina in breeding. They are aggressive breeders and have no problems regarding fertility. The goal of the Amitola Breeder is to keep the health and type of bulldog in his mind as he combines his breedings to make the most colorful litters possible. Every litter should be a myriad of Color. The Amitola is never restricted from any color or combination of patterns and color. In the foundation breedings various bulldog breeds were used to infuse the colors once removed from Bulldogs. We now have the capability to produce any and all colors known to dogs. We as Amitola breeders love so many different colors we do not want to limit our choices therefore all Amitola will be able to produce Dilutes, Chocolates, Reds and even White. When you breed two Amitolas together the results should be like the colored eggs in an Easter basket. It is exciting and fun to get some of everything. No matter the size Amitola you like and admire, the breed will make you smile, and keep you laughing with their playful antics and endearing personalities. Whether you enjoy breeding or just owning a healthy happy full color spectrum bulldog the Amitola Bulldog is an all around great choice for the future of healthy, active family bulldogs. |
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