English Boston-Bulldog

The Boston Terrier is a small, compact dog with a distinctive square-shaped head and well-balanced appearance that conveys an impression of determination, strength, and activity. Males typically weigh between 15 and 25 pounds, while females range from 10 to 20 pounds, with heights averaging 15 to 17 inches at the shoulder. The breed possesses a sturdy, muscular build despite its relatively small stature, featuring a short back and well-developed hindquarters that give it surprising strength and agility. The body is short and well-knit, with a level topline and deep chest that extends to the elbows, creating a refined yet athletic silhouette. The legs are straight and strong, set moderately apart, with compact feet and well-arched toes. One of the most striking features of the Boston Terrier is its short, smooth coat that displays the characteristic tuxedo-like markings that earned the breed the nickname "American Gentleman." The accepted colors include brindle, seal, or black, always combined with white markings in specific patterns. Required white markings include a band on the muzzle, a blaze between the eyes, and white on the forechest. Ideal specimens display a white collar, white on part or all of the forelegs, and white below the hocks on the rear legs. The coat is fine in texture, bright in color, and lies flat against the body, requiring minimal grooming to maintain its sleek appearance. The breed's brachycephalic structure gives it a flat-faced appearance with a short, square muzzle and broad, black nose with a well-defined line between the nostrils. The head is proportionately large compared to the body, with a flat skull that is free of wrinkles. Erect ears are set at the corners of the skull, either natural or cropped, and are small and thin in leather. The eyes are large, round, dark, and set wide apart, conveying an alert, kind, and intelligent expression that is considered a hallmark of the breed. The jaw is broad and square with short, regular teeth that meet in an even bite or slight undershot position. The tail is short, fine, and tapered, carried below the level of the back.

The English Bulldog is a medium-sized dog with a distinctive, heavily-built appearance characterized by a wide, low-slung body and massive head. Males typically weigh between 50 and 54 pounds, while females range from 40 to 50 pounds, with both sexes standing approximately 14 to 16 inches at the shoulder. Despite their relatively compact height, Bulldogs possess a thick-set, muscular frame with wide shoulders and sturdy limbs that give them considerable substance and presence. The body is short and well-rounded, with a broad chest and tucked-up belly, creating the characteristic silhouette that distinguishes the breed. The head is the most iconic feature of the English Bulldog, appearing large and spherical with pronounced cheeks that extend to the sides of the eyes. The face is extremely short and flat, with a deeply indented stop and broad, square jaw that displays a distinct undershot bite where the lower teeth project beyond the upper teeth. The muzzle is very short, broad, and turned upward, with the nose set back deeply between the eyes. Heavy folds and wrinkles of skin cover the head and face, with two loose, pendulous folds forming the distinctive dewlap from the jaw to the chest. The coat is straight, short, fine, and smooth in texture, lying close to the body with a glossy appearance. Acceptable colors include brindle in various shades, solid white, solid red, fawn, or piebald combinations of these colors. The skin is soft and loose, particularly around the head, neck, and shoulders, where the characteristic folds and wrinkles are most prominent. The ears are small and thin, set high on the head in a rose-ear position that folds inward at the back lower edge. The eyes are round, moderate in size, and set low and wide apart in the front of the skull, conveying a kind yet determined expression.