Miniature Bulldog Standard

General Appearance:
Smooth coated, thickset, small powerful build, sound and very active. 
Females not so grand as males.

Characteristics:
Very active have a great zest for life, very intelligent, playful yet 
they are very loving and loyal.

Temperament:
Fierce in appearance but extremely affectionate in nature. 
This breed's happiness requires human attention.
 Occasionally scrappy with strange dogs.

Color:
All brindles, reds, fawns, whites, solid or pied mixes of these colors. 
Black not acceptable; however, black is only acceptable as a mask on the face.

Height:
Males: 11-14 inches (27cm-35cm)
Females: 10-13 inches (25cm-33cm

Weight:
Males:25 - 40 lbs
Females: 25 - 38 lbs

General Appearance:
Smooth coated, thickset, medium sized with powerful build showing strength, but not 
cumbersome, sound and active. Bitches not so grand or well developed as dogs.

Characteristics:
Conveys impression of strength and activity, enduring, reliable.

Temperament:
Loyal, fierce in appearance but extremely affectionate in nature. Extrovert and gregarious, 
this breed's happiness requires human attention. Occasionally scrappy with strange dogs.

Head & Skull:
The head should be large, but not exaggerated out of proportion to the body.
 Broad muzzled and short faced, but with a definite protrusion of muzzle. The face is 
measured from front of cheekbone to tip of nose, long enough for unhindered breathing. 
Muzzle is broad and turning up. Loose folds of skin across nose, but in no way excessively 
wrinkled. Undershot (but not to excess) to level jaw. Flews are broad and hanging 
over lower jaw at each side.

Eyes are set low and wide, never bulging or sunken - preferably without visible haw. 
Eyes of any color acceptable. Eyes of any color are acceptable; however, blue eyes are undesirable.

Ears:
Small to moderate size. Set wide apart. Rose or button preferred - never erect.

Mouth:
Broad jaw. Undershot (not to excess) to level. Full dentition desirable
 with incisors a large as possible. Canines set wide apart.

Neck:
Moderate in length; thick, deep and strong with loose skin 
forming small dewlap on either side.

Forequarters:
Chest broad and deep. Shoulders broad, rounded ribs. Forelegs powerful and straight, 
not bandy or curved, well boned, set wide apart presenting a straight front.
Forelegs powerful and straight, not bandy or curved, well boned, set wide apart, 
but under the trunk, presenting a straight front.

Body:
Back short and straight giving compact carriage, but not so short as to 
interfere with activity. Ribs well sprung and deep.

Hindquarters:
Strong and muscular. Hocks slightly bent.

Feet:
Round and compact. Excessively splayed feet undesirable.

Tail:
Thickset at root. Straight (long or short), crank, pump-handle 
tails all acceptable. Set high on rump, slightly rounding down.
 Screw tails acceptable, but tight screws undesirable. 
Docked tails definitely undesirable.

Gait / Movement:
Balanced and vigorous. As true (straight) as possible with drive from rear.

Coat:
Smooth, short, tight to body.

Color: All brindles, solid white or pied, solid red, fawn or 
any combination. Fallow Black not acceptable.