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Description |
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, there legs
still underneath them they are 50-85 lbs. This is keeping in a 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 with minimal
white and will 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. The head 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. The bite should be slight under bite. Good 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 almond eyes that are 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 high neck blending
into very muscular strong forelimbs. It has an impressive strong chest should
come down to meet elbows. 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.
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 turned 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 posses 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, of no major importance. The tail should be set high, naturally
reaches near the hock. Preferred to be docked, of no major importance. |
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Temperament |
Easy to
train and very obedient. The Banter Bulldogge should be excellent with children
and always loyal to its family. It is a good watchdog and will bark to alarm of
danger or to scare off trespassers. Always ready to protect if necessary. They
have a lower energy level indoors than out, however Banter Bulldogges do need to
get a good daily workout or their energy can become built up. They are a ruff and
tuff dog playing and are fine with other dogs as long as they have been properly
socialized. A fun dog with its family always eager for play time and is smart
enough to know when play time is over. Owners should display a natural authority over the dog. Calm, but firm, confident and consistent. Problems will arise if you allow this dog to believe he is alpha over humans. Learn canine instinct and treat the dog accordingly. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: Males 21-24 inches
(54-60 cm.); Females 20-23 inches (51-54 cm)
Weight: Males 50-85 pounds (26-37 kg.) Females 50 -75 pounds
(26-34 kg.) |
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Living Conditions |
The Banter Bulldogge will do okay in an apartment if it
is sufficiently exercised. They are fairly active indoors and do best with at
least an average-sized yard. |
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Exercise |
Banter Bulldogges need daily work or
exercise, as well as a long brisk, daily walk. They also enjoy fetching a ball
or other sessions of play. Makes a good jogging companion. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 12-13 years. |
Grooming |
The close, smooth coat of the Banter
Bulldogge is easy
to groom. Occasionally comb and brush the coat to remove dead hairs. Bathe only
when necessary, for it removes the natural oils from the skin. The ears should
be checked regularly and kept clean. The Banter Bulldogge is an average shedder. |
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Origin |
The
Banter Bulldogge was developed by Mr. Todd Tripp of Southeast Ohio in the late 1990's. Mr. Tripp’s
vision was to re-create the Brabanter Bullenbeisser of the 1700’s that was found
in the central Belgium province known as Brabant. A strong working dog with a
bully build, there legs still underneath them the Banter Bulldogges range from
50-85 lbs with a slight under bite and mostly solid in color with minimal amount
of white. His foundation consisted or dogs that were a combination of boxer and
various other working bull breeds. Most importantly of all was the regularity
of using a percentage of Boxer in the foundation brood stock. Mr. Tripp was
very discriminate in the choosing of dogs to form the foundation of his Banter
Bulldogge breeding program. A great deal of research, thought and selective
breeding was involved before he reached his final goal. The Brabanter
Bullenbeisser was the small Bullenbeisser that was found as a family and working
dog in the 1700's and early 1800's. The Brabanter Bullenbeisser was the smaller
more bully type of mastiff that was used to create the modern day Boxer in
conjunction with other larger Bavarian mastiffs and the obvious infusion of the
"Old Time English Bulldogge's". It is also widely known that the Brabanter
carried very little if any white until the 1830's when the first English type
Bulldogge was first imported into Germany. They are used for weight pulling,
working, hunting, guard and companion dogs. |
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Recognition |
IOEBA, APRI, DRA |
IOEBA = International Olde English
Bulldogge Association
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc. |
Rommel the Banter Bulldogge. Photo Courtesy of Todd Tripp.
Leo the Banter Bulldogge. Photo Courtesy of Todd Tripp.
Hannah the Banter Bulldogge. Photo Courtesy of Todd Tripp.
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