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American Bullnese
Note: There are two types of American Bullnese being bred. Those bred by the American Bullnese Association which are purebred, and those breeders who are breeding a cross between the French Bulldog mixed with the Pekingese. See Origin of the American Bullnese for details. This page is on the American Bullnese Purebred. If you were looking for the hybrid plese visit American Bullnese Hybrid.
Photo Courtesy of the American Bullnese Association.
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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
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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. Like all dogs, this breed needs a firm, confident consistent pack leader. Do not allow the dog to develop Small Dog Syndrome, human induced behaviors where the dog believes he is pack leader to humans. |
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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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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 of Jacksonville, Florida 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 has proven to breed true for multiple genrations over the last 20 years. The American Bullnese is a combination of 5 different breeds and only two of which are the French Bulldog with the Pekingese.
Somewhere along the line hybrid breeders started crossing the French Bulldog with the Pekingese and the litters were registered with the American Canine Hybrid Club as American Bullnese starting in 2006, making the American Bullnese name officially recognized as that cross. Today there are several hybrid clubs still recognizing the American Bullnese name as a simple cross of two purebred dogs and other breeders have been breeding and registering them as such. Please visit American Bullnese Hybrid for details on the cross breed.
The following was submitted by the American Bullnese Association, which is an association started by Mr. Rice.
"The breeding program
started by Robert Rice of Jacksonville, FL in 1989 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. Many wild guesses have surfaced as to the real genetic make up of the American Bullnese. We just want to point out that the American Bulldog was not used in the development of the American Bullnese and it is not just a simple cross of two different breeds of dogs. The American Bullnese actually is a blend of five "5" differant breeds of dogs." |
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Recognition |
ABA, DRA |
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ABA - American Bullnese Association
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
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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.
"This is my American Bullnese puppy, Ramsay at just over 6 months old. Because of his amazing temperment we have found the kind of dog for us. He is a great dog. He is not much of a barker. He will only bark if he is unsure of something (like a trash can) the first time he sees it. He was extremely easy to house train and was pretty much trained after the first few weeks we got him. He is a very lazy dog but will have a short spurt of playful energy that will last about 5-10 minutes and then it is back to relaxing. He loves other animals and loves to chase anything that moves. He gets a short walk each day and is on the low energy side. He absolutely needs to be kept cool. Since he has such a short muzzle, he gets overheated very easily. Ramsay also loves to sing and play with his treats. Ramsay was born to Miles and Cali by the breeder Lisa Simmons in NC. He is recognized by the American Bullnese Association."
Ramsay the American Bullnese puppy at just over 6 months old.
Ramsay the American Bullnese puppy at just over 6 months old.
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