| Rules applying to adf sanctioned shows. ADF sanctioned dog shows are very much like any other registering body such as akc,ukc, ckc, these registering bodies adf, akc,ukc and ckc are about promoting dog breeds in obedience and in the show ring. The American dog federation adf, respects the other dog registry american kennel club ,united kennel club ukc and the continental kennel club ckc All dog clubs must get permission to hold a sanctioned show from the American Dog Federation, American Kennel Club United Kennel Club and Continental Kennel Club all of whom have shows that hede dog clubs sanction.American Bully Breed Standard or American Bully Breed Standards are the American Bully criteria for the breeds. fothe American Bully size or american bully sizes The Canis panther also has a canis Panther standard which describes the criteria for the make up of the canis pamn ther. |
Breed Standard For the Pocket American Bully: SCROLL DOWN FOR THE SHORTY BULL CHARACTERISTICS: The Pocket American Bully is a well rounded, reliable, trustworthy, and ideal family companion. The breed is very outgoing with an eagerness to please, while also maintaining a guardian role of his owners and property. An excellent companion dog to an owner who fully understands his desire to be loyal and protective, while gentle and loving. GENERAL APPEARANCE: The Pocket American Bully should give the impression of great strength for its size. A small-medium size dog with a muscular body. Agile and graceful in its movement, keenly alive to his surroundings. He should be stocky, not long-legged or racy in outline. His courage is proverbial. HEAD: Medium length, deep through, broad skull, very pronounced cheek muscles, distinct stop, and high set ears. The muzzle should be of medium length, rounded on upper side or slightly squared to fall away abruptly below eyes. The jaws are well defined, with the under jaw appearing strong. TEETH: Upper teeth to meet tightly outside lower teeth in front or scissor bite accepted. Under shot or over shot mouths are not desirable but accepted. Lips close and even, some looseness accepted, but not preferred. EYES: All colors except albinism. Eye shape would be round to oval, low down in skull and set far apart. EARS: Natural or Cropped. NOSE: All colors acceptable. NECK: Heavy, slightly arched, tapering from shoulders to back of skull, and of medium length. No looseness of skin. FOREQUARTERS: Shoulders are strong and muscular with blades wide and sloping. Forelegs should be straight, while a slight turning outward of the feet is accepted, but not preferred. Large or round bones with pastern upright, with no resemblance of bend in the front. Forelegs should set rather wide apart to permit chest development. BODY: The back should be fairly short. Slight sloping from withers to rump or straight is accepted with gentle short slope at rump to base of tail. Slightly higher rears are allowable, but not preferred. Well-sprung ribs, deep in rear and all ribs close together. The chest should be deep and broad. HINDQUARTERS: Hindquarters should be well muscled, let down at hocks, turning neither in nor out. Stifles should be well bent. Feet should be of moderate size, well arched and compact. TAIL: Short in comparison to size, low set, tapering to a fine point; not curled. Not docked, kinked or knotted. COAT: Short, close, stiff to the touch, and glossy. Very little grooming is required to keep the coat healthy. COLOR: All colors and patterns are permissible expect the color merle. SIZE: Height and weight should be in proportion. A height of about 14 to 17 inches at shoulders is to be considered preferable. There is no particular weight for the breed. GAIT: The American Bully should be springy and drive off the rear. He should appear agile and graceful while in full movement. Breed Standard For The Shorty Bull The American Dog Federation recognizes Shorty Bulls who are currently registered with the BBC (Bull Breed Coalition) and possess a certified BBC pedigree and/or are certified as authentic Shorty Bulls The Designer Breed Registry will recognize the Shorty Bull with or without papers from another registry or a certified pedigree. HEIGHT: 15" at the withers and under WEIGHT: 40 lbs and under HEAD: Round head with typical bulldog features. EYES: Set far apart and not protruding. JAW: Should be curved, not straight. NOSE: Should be turned up slightly and be black or liver colored. Dudley noses are a cosmetic fault. BITE: Must be undershot, but not excessively. EYES: May be any color, although brown is the preferred color EARS: Cropped. BODY: Should be short from back of the neck to base of the tail. CHEST: Should be broad for height and have depth reaching to the elbow. A compact look is desired. WIDTH: Front quarters and hind quarters should be proportionate, not lending to a narrow rear, and the chest should be broader than the rear, but very narrow hindquarters are a fault. SHOULDERS AND RUMP: Well rounded and well muscled, lending to the appearance of strength. There may be a slight rise over the loins. LEGS: Heavy boned and in direct proportion to the body. Long legs in proportion to the body or fine bones are a fault. Cow hocks or pigeon toes are a fault. FEET: Tight feet and straight pasterns are desired. Splayed feet are a fault. TAIL: Tail must be short, either docked or screwed. COLOR: All coat colors are accepted except merle and black and tan TEMPERAMENT: Good natured and even temper is desired. Extreme shyness or undue aggression is unacceptable. |
Breed Standard For The American Bully: SCROLL DOWN FOR THE AMERICAN BULLY XL CHARACTERISTICS: The American Bully is a well rounded, reliable, trustworthy, and ideal family companion. The breed is very outgoing with an eagerness to please, while also maintaining a guardian role of his owners and property. An excellent companion dog to an owner who fully understands his desire to be loyal and protective, while gentle and loving. GENERAL APPEARANCE: The American Bully should give the impression of great strength for its size. A medium size dog with a muscular body. Agile and graceful in its movement, keenly alive to his surroundings. He should be stocky, not long-legged or racy in outline. His courage is proverbial. HEAD: Medium length, deep through, broad skull, very pronounced cheek muscles, distinct stop, and high set ears. The muzzle should be of medium length, rounded on upper side or slightly squared to fall away abruptly below eyes. The jaws are well defined, with the under jaw appearing strong. TEETH: Upper teeth to meet tightly outside lower teeth in front or scissor bite accepted. Under shot or over shot mouths are not desirable. Lips close and even, some looseness accepted, but not preferred. EYES: All colors except albinism. Eye shape would be round to oval, low down in skull and set far apart. EARS: Natural or Cropped. NOSE: All colors acceptable. NECK: Heavy, slightly arched, tapering from shoulders to back of skull, and of medium length. No looseness of skin. FOREQUARTERS: Shoulders are strong and muscular with blades wide and sloping. Forelegs should be straight, while a slight turning outward of the feet is accepted, but not preferred. Large or round bones with pastern upright, with no resemblance of bend in the front. Forelegs should set rather wide apart to permit chest development. BODY: The back should be fairly short. Slight sloping from withers to rump or straight is accepted with gentle short slope at rump to base of tail. Slightly higher rears are allowable, but not preferred. Well-sprung ribs, deep in rear and all ribs close together. The chest should be deep and broad. HINDQUARTERS: Hindquarters should be well muscled, let down at hocks, turning neither in nor out. Stifles should be well bent. Feet should be of moderate size, well arched and compact. TAIL: Short in comparison to size, low set, tapering to a fine point; not curled. Not docked, kinked or knotted. COAT: Short, close, stiff to the touch, and glossy. Very little grooming is required to keep the coat healthy. COLOR: All colors and patterns are permissible expect the color merle. SIZE: Height and weight should be in proportion. A height of about 18 to 21 inches at shoulders for the male and 17 to 20 inches for the female is to be considered preferable. There is no particular weight for the breed. GAIT: The American Bully should be springy and drive off the rear. He should appear agile and graceful while in full movement. Breed Standard For The XL American Bully CHARACTERISTICS: The XL American Bully is a well rounded, reliable, trustworthy, and ideal family companion. The breed is very outgoing with an eagerness to please, while also maintaining a guardian role of his owners and property. An excellent companion dog to an owner who fully understands his desire to be loyal and protective, while gentle and loving. GENERAL APPEARANCE: The XL American Bully should give the impression of great strength for its size. A Large size dog with a muscular body. Agile and graceful in its movement, keenly alive to his surroundings. He should be stocky, not long-legged or racy in outline. His courage is proverbial. HEAD: Medium length, deep through, broad skull, very pronounced cheek muscles, distinct stop, and high set ears. The muzzle should be of medium length, rounded on upper side or slightly squared to fall away abruptly below eyes. The jaws are well defined, with the under jaw appearing strong. TEETH: Upper teeth to meet tightly outside lower teeth in front or scissor bite accepted. Under shot or over shot mouths are not desirable. Lips close and even, some looseness accepted, but not preferred. EYES: All colors except albinism. Eye shape would be round to oval, low down in skull and set far apart. EARS: Natural or Cropped. NOSE: All colors acceptable. NEC:K Heavy, slightly arched, tapering from shoulders to back of skull, and of medium length. No looseness of skin. FOREQUARTERS: Shoulders are strong and muscular with blades wide and sloping. Forelegs should be straight, while a slight turning outward of the feet is accepted, but not preferred. Large or round bones with pastern upright, with no resemblance of bend in the front. Forelegs should set rather wide apart to permit chest development. BODY: The back should be fairly short. Slight sloping from withers to rump or straight is accepted with gentle short slope at rump to base of tail. Slightly higher rears are allowable, but not preferred. Well-sprung ribs, deep in rear and all ribs close together. The chest should be deep and broad. HINDQUARTERS: Hindquarters should be well muscled, let down at hocks, turning neither in nor out. Stifles should be well bent. Feet should be of moderate size, well arched and compact. TAIL: Short in comparison to size, low set, tapering to a fine point; not curled. Not docked, kinked or knotted. COAT: Short, close, stiff to the touch, and glossy. Very little grooming is required to keep the coat healthy. COLOR: All colors and patterns are permissible expect the color merle. SIZE: Height and weight should be in proportion. A height of about 19 to 22 inches at shoulders for the male and 18 to 21 inches for the female is to be considered preferable. There is no particular weight for the breed but should be proportioned to height. GAIT: The American Bully should be springy and drive off the rear. He should appear agile and graceful while in full movement. |
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