English Lhasa Bull

The English Bulldog is a medium-sized, compact breed characterized by its distinctive thick-set, low-slung body that exudes strength and stability. Males typically weigh around 50 to 54 pounds while females are slightly lighter at approximately 40 to 50 pounds, with both standing about 14 to 15 inches at the shoulder. The breed features a massive, short-faced head with a broad skull and pronounced cheeks that extend sideways beyond the eyes. When viewed from above, the body displays a characteristic pear shape, being wider and heavier in the shoulders while tapering toward the hindquarters. The chest is deep and full, with well-sprung ribs and a distinctive roach back that rises from behind the shoulders to the loin before curving downward to the tail. The face of the English Bulldog is perhaps its most recognizable feature, covered in heavy wrinkles and thick folds with a voluminous dewlap hanging from the throat. The muzzle is extremely short, broad, and turned upward, giving the face a flattened appearance. Dark eyes are set low and wide on the forehead, while small thin ears are positioned high on the head and fold forward. The massive jaws are broad and undershot, with the lower jaw projecting beyond the upper to create the breed's characteristic expression. The nose is large with wide nostrils and is black in color. The coat is short, smooth, flat, and fine-textured, lying close to the body without any fringe. Acceptable colors include various shades of brindle, solid white, red, fawn, fallow, and piebald patterns. The skin is notably loose and pendant throughout the body. The short, stocky legs are well-muscled and set wide apart, creating a sturdy base-wide stance with elbows and hocks slightly bowed outward. The tail is short and can be either straight or screwed, set low and carried close to the body.

The Lhasa Apso is a small but sturdy breed with a distinctive rectangular body shape, standing approximately 9 to 11 inches at the shoulder and weighing between 13 to 18 pounds. Males are typically slightly larger than females, though both sexes possess the same general proportions. The body is longer than it is tall, well-ribbed with strong hindquarters and a well-developed loin. The topline is level from the withers to the root of the tail, and the legs are straight with round, catlike feet covered in abundant hair. Despite their small size, Lhasa Apsos are well-balanced and athletic, capable of surprisingly agile movement when needed. The breed's most striking feature is its luxurious double coat, which is heavy, dense, and straight, falling from a center part along the spine. The outer coat is neither woolly nor silky but has a distinct hard texture, while the undercoat provides excellent insulation. The coat grows long enough to reach the ground in fully mature adults and requires significant grooming to maintain properly. Hair covers the entire face, including a distinctive fall over the eyes and a well-developed beard and whiskers. All coat colors are equally acceptable, including black, white, gold, cream, red, grizzle, and various parti-colors or combinations. The head is well-furnished with a heavy fall of hair covering the dark brown, medium-sized eyes that are almond-shaped and frontally placed. The skull is moderately narrow and slightly domed, with a moderate stop. The muzzle is approximately one-third the total head length with a straight bridge leading to a black nose. Pendant ears are heavily feathered and hang alongside the head. The tail is set high and carried well over the back in a distinctive screw configuration, covered with abundant long hair. The overall expression is one of keen alertness combined with a somewhat dignified, even regal bearing that reflects the breed's aristocratic heritage.