BREEDERS CUP ASSOCIATION 2018

EXOTIC BULLY BREED STANDARD

FOREWORD

The Exotic Bully has been around since approximately 2013 as a “breed” recognized by the USBR, the first Exotic Bullies were American Bullies that were exclusive to a few bloodlines that concentrated on the more “bulldoggy” looking traits and were beyond the “standar d” set up for the American Bully within other r egistries. The Exotic Bullies were cast out by those registries for not being American Bullies and not fitting their standards. During this time period there were other breeds that were brought into the Exotic Bullies that were not readily sp oken about in the breed’s history which consists of American , English Bulldog, Olde English Bulldog, and just to name a few that were added by certain bloodlines to enhance the look the breeders were trying to achieve above and beyond the original breed. Over the last few years the Exotic Bully is beginning to get a “desired” look that is becoming more consistent and this breed standard will serve as a standard for which they will be graded by with the goal of bringing more even consistency to the breed. We also recognize that the Exotic Bully is a continuing breed that still to this day has various looks defined by bloodline. This breed standard is to serve the breed in protecting its health as well as not preventing breeders from following their v ision to create their version of the breed. This breed standard will be revisited in a few years for revision if necessary.

GENERAL IMPRESSION

The Exotic Bully should give the impression of great strength for its size, compact to medium/large size with a muscular body and blocky head. The Exotic Bully should have the appearance of heavy bone structure with a bully build, the breed is a “head and front breed” chest should be wide to match blocky head type. The Exotic Bully should NOT look like an Ame rican Bully. Eliminating Fault: V iciousness or extreme shyness. Disqualification : Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid (one or both testicles have not dropped).

HEAD - Medium length, deep through, broad skull, very pronounced N ECK - Heavy, slightly arched, tapering from shoulders to back of cheek muscles, 90 degree skull stop, and high set ears. skull - minimal or no loose skin. Minor Faults : skull stop is sloped more than 100 degrees but less Faults : Neck too thin or weak. than 135 degrees; narrow eyeset Serious fault : skull stop is sloped more th an 135 degrees. SHOULDERS - Strong and muscular with blades wide.

EARS - High set and may be natural or cropped without preference. B ACK - Fairly short to medium back. Slight sloping from withers Prick, or flat, wide ears are not desired. to rump or straight accepted with gentle short slope at rump to base Disqualifications : Unilateral or bilateral deafness. of tail. A slight fall off behind the shoulders to the beginning of the back, which is the lowest part of the entire topline is ac ceptable. E YES - All colors except albinism. Eye shape would be round to (Desired) The length of the back should be approximately be the same as the height of the bully as measured in inches as measured oval, low down in skull and set far apart. from the withers to the croup. Serious Faults : Bulging eyes; both eyes not matched in color; blue Faults : Back length overly disproportionate to the height of the bully. eyes. Disqualifications : blindness in either or both eyes not caused by injury. B ODY – Deep and wide chest, deep in rear and all ribs close together. Forelegs set rather wide apart to permit chest development. M UZZLE - Short rounded on upper side or squared to fall away Chest should be deep and broad with muscular mass. abruptly below ey es. Jaws well defined. Under jaw to be strong and have biting power. TAIL - Short to medium in comparison to size, low set, tapering to a fine point end ing at the rear hock are preferred. A docked tail is acceptable and is preferred over a tail with kinks and knots. L IPS - semi - close and even (EXCEPTION: Exotic Bullies that are shown or that reside in countries where docking of tails is either next to impossible or illegal; B ITE - A full complement of large, strong, white teeth meet in a i.e. most European countries. In this regard a tail with a kink and/or scissor bite; slightly undershot bite accepted. The canines are wide knot will not have the fault held against them in the show ring.) apart; and the incisors are in an even, level row. Minor Faults : Kinks, knots, and short tails are accepted. Minor Faults : Teeth or tongue showing when the mouth is closed; overshot bite L EGS - Front legs - slightly bowed front legs, large and round bon es, Faults : extremely overshot or undershot bite measuring more than pasterns upright are preferred. one inch in either way Fault s: Weak pasterns; knots on elbows Serious faults : Extremely bowed front legs that inhibit fluid N OSE - all colors acceptable. movement Faults : Snippy muzzle; weak low er jaw.

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BREEDERS CUP ASSOCIATION 2018

FAULTS LISTING:

FEET - Should be of moderate size and compact. Faults : A slight turning outwards of the feet up to 15 degrees is accepted. Skull stop is sloped more than 100 degrees but less than 135 degrees Faults : Feet measuring between 15 and 45 degrees. (serious fault beyond 135 degrees) Serious Fault : Feet measuring between 45 and 90. Narrow eyeset bulging eyes Disqualification : Feet measuring beyond 90 degrees when stacked Both eyes not matched in color are disqualifying. Blue eyes Kinks, knots, and short tails, long tails (see EXCEPTION above in HINDQUARTERS - are strong, muscular, and broad. The rump is this breed standard) well filled in on each side of the tail and deep from the pelvis to the Extremely overshot or undershot bites measuring more than one inch crotch. The bone, angulation, and musculature of the hindquarters are in either way in balance with the forequarters. The thighs are well developed with Snippy muzzle thick, easily discerned muscles. Viewed fr om the side, the hock joint Weak lower jaw is well bent and the rear pasterns are well let down and perpendicular Severe turned fronts, front feet that are between 15 and 90 degrees to the ground. Viewed from the rear, the rear pasterns are straight and Neck too thin or weak parallel to one another. Back length overly disproportionate to the height of the bully A coat with curly hair HIND LEGS - strong and large; slightly longer than the forelegs, Weak pasterns which elevates the loin above the shoulders is acceptable. Narrow hindquarters, hindquarters shallow from pelvis to crotch Faults : Narrow hindquarters; hindquarters shallow from pelvis to Lack of muscle crotch; lack of muscle; straight or over angulated stifle joint, cow Straight or over an gulated stifle joint, cow hocks, and sickle hock hocks , and sickle hoc. Aggressive behavior towards animals and humans

Eliminating Fault: ( A dog with an Eliminating Fault is not to be GAIT - Should be effortless and powerful. The action must, considered for placement in a conformation event, nor are they to be however, be unrestrained, free and vigorous with powerful drive off reported to Breeders Cup Association.) the rear. Some paddling and lumber accepted. A bulldog “rolling” to Viciousness or extreme shyness the gait is acceptable. Regardless, the movement should appear efficient in motion. Disqualifications : ( A dog with a Disqualification must not be COAT - glossy and smooth, close, and moderately stiff to the touch. considered for placement in a conformation event and must be Faults : Curly hair reported to BCA.) Disqualification : Long coat. Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid (one or both testicles have not dropped) Albinism C OLOR - All colors and patterns are accepted . Blindness in one or both eyes not caused by injury Unilateral or bilateral deafness SIZE : Feet beyond 90 degrees when stacked Height and weight should be in proportion to the dog and measured Long coat from the withers. - Varieties -- Micro: Male: 12.5” and under; Females: 12” and under -- Standard: Male: above 12.5; Female: above 12” -- Extreme has no height requirement. Extreme is a description of features in proportion to the height and weight; i.e. bone mass, mass, head size, chest, etc...

MISCELLANEOUS - There are no weight limitations or requirements for the breed, but dogs should not be obese. An emphasis on overall movement is of the utmost priority with an understa nding that the breed was created using American Bullies and .

Author: Jason Baldwin Editor: Toby Santos & Thomas Place

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