THE BULLDOG (ENGLISH).
Beaver Brook Kennels, Danvers, Mass.Beaver Brook Sultan(formerly Rustic Sultan).
Beaver Brook Kennels, Danvers, Mass.Beaver Brook Sultan(formerly Rustic Sultan).
Beaver Brook Kennels, Danvers, Mass.
Beaver Brook Sultan(formerly Rustic Sultan).
Origin.—As bull-baiting existed as far back as 1209, the bulldogmusthave then existed, but its origin is unknown.
Uses.—Formerly for baiting bulls, but of late years, since this “sport” has ceased to be indulged in, it is simply kept as a watchdog and for exhibition.
*Scale of Points, Etc.
Note.—An asterisk denotes that the “scale of points, etc.,” given are those adopted by the Specialty Club of that particular breed; the other “scale of points, etc.,” are from “Dogs of the British Isles” and Mr. Rawdon B. Lee.
Note.—An asterisk denotes that the “scale of points, etc.,” given are those adopted by the Specialty Club of that particular breed; the other “scale of points, etc.,” are from “Dogs of the British Isles” and Mr. Rawdon B. Lee.
General Appearance.—The general appearance of the bulldog is that of a smooth-coated, thick-set, broad, powerful, and compact dog. Head massive, large in proportion to its size; face extremely short; muzzle broad, blunt, and inclined upward. Body short and well knit; limbs stout and muscular; hind quarters veryhigh and strong, but lightly made in comparison with its heavy fore parts. The dog should convey the impression of determination, strength, and activity.
Head.—Very large, the larger the better; forehead flat, and skin about the head very loose, hanging in large wrinkles; frontal bonesveryprominent, broad, square, and high, causing a deep, wide groove between the eyes, called the stop, which should be broad and deep and extend up the middle of the forehead. Eyes set low in skull, as far from the ears as possible, round, very dark, almost black, and showing no white when looking forward. Ears set high, small and thin, “rose-ear” preferred. Face short as possible, with skin deeply wrinkled; muzzle short, broad, turned upward, and very deep from corner of eye to corner of mouth. Nose very large, broad, and black, deeply set back, almost between the eyes; nostrils large, wide, and black, with well-defined straight line between them. Flews thick, broad, pendent, and very deep, hanging over lower jaw at sides (not in front). Teeth should show when mouth is closed; jaw broad, massive, square, and tusks wide apart; lower jaw projects in front of upper, and turns up, with six small front teeth between tusks in an even row. Teeth strong and large.
Neck.—Very deep, thick, and strong, well arched, with much loose skin at throat.
Shoulders.—Deep, broad, slanting, and muscular; chest wide and deep.
Back.—Short and strong, very broad at shoulders, comparatively narrow at loins, and forming the “roach” or “wheel” back.
Body.—Well ribbed, round, deep, with belly well tucked up.
Tail.—Set on low, jutting out, and then turned downward, free from fringe or coarse hair, rather short than long, thick at root, but tapering to a fine point carried downward, and the dog should not be able to raise it above the back.
Fore Legs.—Wide apart, very stout, strong, and straight; pasterns short, straight, and strong; fore feet straight; toes compact and thick; knuckles prominent and high.
Hind Legs.—Large, muscular, longer in proportion than fore legs; hocks slightly bent; lower part of legs short.
Coat.—Fine, short, close, and smooth.
Stifles.—Round, turned outward. On account of formation the dog walks with quick, short step, apparently skimming the ground.
Colors(in order of merit).—If bright and pure of its sort, 1st, brindles, reds, white, with their varieties, as whole fawns, fallows, etc.; 2d, pied and mixed colors.
Weight.—Fifty pounds.