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Physical Characteristics of the American Bulldog

(from the National American Bulldog Association Standard)

Head: Rectangular when viewed from the side.

Eyes: Round to almond shaped, any color except blue.

Nose: Wide open nostrils, black.

Muzzle: Square, wide and deep.

Jaws: Should display great strength.

Bite: Scissors to one-quarter-inch undershot.

Skull: Flat and widest between the ears.

Neck: Muscular, slightly arched.

Shoulders: Very muscular, side sloping shoulder blades.

Chest: Deep brisket, wide but not too wide.

Height: 19 to 27 inches.

Back: Medium in length, sloping from rump to withers.

Hips: Very muscular.

Coat color: Any color except flat black or any blue.

Stifles: Should be well angled.

Weight: Any weight between 85 to 105 pounds for males; 65 to 90 pounds for females.