The Amitola Bulldog should resemble the more heavy
duty English bulldog, without the problems plaguing the larger more
brachycephalic dogs. The shape of the Amitola is one of equal proportions so the
shoulder width is equal to that of the hips. The Amitola is never restricted
from any color or combination of patterns. In the foundation breedings various
Bulldog breeds were used to infuse the colors once removed from Bulldogs. Any
and all colors known to dogs can appear in the litters. 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). (Grace given to young pups during development
of color pigment until 6 months of age without penalty.) The head is massive,
full of wrinkles but not so much as to cause detriment to the dog’s 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
dog’s eyes when in repose (relaxed). Nose to be set just below lower lid of
eye, not even with them. The muzzle to be padded both above he nose and on the
sides, a nose rope is allowed, however it should not 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 an 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 nostrils and
fully colored (this can be overlooked in puppies under 6 months of age). It
should point straight ahead of the dog’s face and not be turned up on an angle.
Eyes to be round or almond shaped, not narrow or bulging. (This is not a
Mastiff head.) The dog should be fit enough to maintain a normal body
temperature during a dog show and various activities. Clean, easy breathing is
essential. The chest and ribs are 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 are well sprung, blending into good tuck up
of abdomen. 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 withers; a level back is
preferred. The front legs are 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.) 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 the front of the dog. The tail is thick and
full, may be wrinkled (preferred) and should come to a tapered end. 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.
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