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American Bullnese Puppies for Sale
American Bullnese
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Pronunciation |
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Description |
The American Bullnese should have an
appearance of an active muscular dog of heavy bone and should imply courage and
boldness. It should be built low to the ground and long in the body. The head
should be large and square. The stop should be well defined causing a hollow or
groove between the eyes. The muscles of the cheeks should be well developed. The
flews should be thick and broad, hanging over the lower jaw. The eyes should be
round in form and of moderately large size. The neck should be thick with loose
skin at the throat. The ears should soft like velvet with a soft fold. Erect
ears are a fault. The body should be heavy in front , chest is broad, deep and
full. Well sprung rigs, broad at the shoulders and narrowing at the loin. The
forelegs should be short, stout and slightly bowed and muscular. The hindlegs
should be firm and well shaped. Legs which are too long are a fault. The tail
should be slightly curled, (sickle-like). Screw tails are disqualifying. Any
colors are acceptable. The coat should be thick soft, dense, and short. Long
coats are disqualifying. |
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Temperament |
The American Bullnese was developed to
combine certain features that were admired in a few different breeds of dogs.
The American Bullnese has stumpy legs and an elongated body which is responsible
for the breed’s adorable hopping run. The American Bullnese also possess a
unique, happy and clownish temperament, which is accompanied by a large head and
chest with a thick upper body. The combination and refinement of these features
created an outstanding dog that is regarded as one of the most adorable and
revered house pets in the world. |
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Height, Weight |
Weight: Dogs 18-30 pounds (8.5-14 kg.)
Females 15-25 pounds (7-11 kg.)
Height: Dogs 9.5-12 inches (23-31 cm.) Females: 8.5-11 inches (21-28 cm.) |
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Health Problems |
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Living Conditions |
The American Bullnese
is good for apartment life. It is relatively inactive indoors and will do okay
without a yard. |
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Exercise |
American Bullneses are strong
dogs with short straight legs. They enjoy energetic games and will keep in
better health if given regular exercise. This breed should be taken on
daily walks. |
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Life Expectancy |
10-15 years |
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Grooming |
The smooth, short-haired coat is easy
to groom. Brush and comb with a firm bristle brush and shampoo only when
necessary. The creases on the face must be cleaned regularly. |
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Origin |
Being a fan of short
nosed dogs and the bull breeds Robert E. Rice found himself admiring a few
characteristics of several different breeds. Unsatisfied with the current
selection of any “one” of the existing breeds, Mr. Rice decided to establish a
breed of dog that exhibited all the features he had admired in several of the
other exiting breeds. The American Bullnese was created by a breeding program
started by Robert Rice of Jacksonville, FL in 1989. The breeding program
depended heavily upon pedigree research as line breeding was a technique used to
increase consistency in the litters. By selectively breeding dogs with outgoing
, happy, and confident temperaments, combined with the desired physical
features, Mr. Rice was successful in developing the American Bullnese. Mr. Rice
is still extending his pedigrees along with many others whom have obtained dogs
from this foundation stock and are continuing to develop the breed in its pure state. |
Group |
Non-Sporting |
Recognition |
ABA, APRI |
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ABA - American Bullnese Association
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc. |
An adorable female American Bullnese - Her owner states, "She is my adorable baby girl. She can be very friendly with
people she knows."
Photo Courtesy of the American Bullnese Association
Photo Courtesy of the American Bullnese Association
Puppy
Photo Courtesy of the American Bullnese Association
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