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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