The Banter Bulldogge should be a powerfully
built, athletic, muscular mid-sized Bulldogge / Mastiff with minimal
white. A strong working dog with a bully build, its legs still underneath
it, they range from 50 to 85 lbs. in keeping with the range that the Brabanter
Bullenbeisser was believed to be when it was still around. Banter
Bulldogges have a slight under-bite and are mostly solid in color. They compare
to the old Molosser dogs of the area of Brabant
that were known as the Brabanter Bullenbeisser. Most of all, they continue
to be a working breed and should be proven at every opportunity. The head
is square and muscular, and should have a pronounced stop between skull
and muzzle, with the top of the skull mostly flat with strong muscular
jaws. Fault: narrow or long. It has cood strong teeth with impressive
canines. The muzzle should not be upturned, therefore allowing
un-restrained breathing. Fault: muzzle too long, scissor or even bite. The
eyes are rounded and almond-shaped, wide-set with a wrinkled brow for a look of
heavy concentration; any color is acceptable. The nose is balanced to
muzzle, clean and free breathing; black or dark red. Fault:
completely pink nose (a small amount is acceptable). The neck is well-muscled
thick and high, blending into very muscular, strong forelimbs. It has an
impressive strong chest that should come down to meet that elbows. It
should appear square and not overly exaggerated. Chest should have spring
to it to allow for heavy intake of air. Fault: too narrow in the chest.
The back should have a slight arch with a high-set tail. It should be
well-muscled above shoulders. Legs should not be "stubby" or
"lanky" but have a nice balance of height compared to the length of
the body to keep "performance" in this breed. Front legs are
muscular and well defined. Rear legs are very muscular for strong bouncing
leaps and superior pulling power. The leg is slightly shorter than body is
long. Rear should appear to be very square. Fault: Bowing or
turning out, resulting in poor movement. The feet should be compact, round and
the pasterns should be strong. Fault: down in the pasterns or splayed
feet. Colors include fawn, black, red, brindle of all types, with or without
black mask. All colors can possess various amounts of white up to
30%. The coat should be short and smooth. Ears are short, either drop or
rose. Ears may be cropped; this is of no major importance. The tail should
be set high, naturally reaching near the hock. Preferred to be docked, but
this is of no major importance.
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