English Neo Bull

The Bulldog is a medium-sized, thick-set breed with a distinctive low-slung body that projects an image of great strength and stability. Males typically weigh around 50 to 54 pounds while females weigh approximately 40 to 50 pounds, with both standing about 14 to 15 inches at the shoulder. The body is compact and heavily muscled, wider and heavier in the shoulders while tapering toward lighter hindquarters. When viewed from above, the outline forms a characteristic pear shape. The chest is very deep and full, the brisket prominent, and the body well-ribbed behind the forelegs. The distinctive roach back rises from behind the shoulders to the loin before curving down to the tail set. The massive, short-faced head is perhaps the Bulldog's most recognizable feature, appearing large and square when viewed from the front. The skull is very broad and flat between the ears, with well-defined temples and a pronounced stop. Heavy wrinkles cover the forehead and face, and a voluminous dewlap hangs from the throat. The muzzle is extremely short, broad, and turned upward, giving the face its flattened appearance. The broad jaws are massive and undershot, with the lower jaw projecting beyond the upper jaw. Dark eyes are set low and wide on the forehead, while small, thin ears are positioned high and fold forward. The nose is broad with wide nostrils and black pigmentation. The coat is short, smooth, flat, close, and fine-textured, with no fringe. Accepted colors include brindle in various shades, solid white, solid red, fawn, fallow, and piebald patterns. The skin is soft and loose, particularly on the head, neck, and shoulders. The short, stocky legs are straight, sturdy, and well-muscled, set wide apart with slightly bowed elbows and hocks to create a stable, base-wide stance. The short tail is either straight or screwed, set low and carried close to the body. The overall impression is of a powerful, compact dog built for determination and stability.

The Neapolitan Mastiff is a massive, powerful breed whose awe-inspiring appearance has served as a deterrent to intruders since ancient Roman times. Males typically stand 26 to 31 inches at the shoulder and weigh around 150 pounds, while females range from 24 to 29 inches and approximately 110 pounds, though greater weights are common and acceptable. The body is stocky and heavy-boned, rectangular in proportion with length exceeding height by 10 to 15 percent. The chest is broad and deep, with depth reaching approximately half the dog's height. The overall impression is one of massive substance and imposing physical presence. The most distinctive feature of the Neapolitan Mastiff is the abundant loose skin covering the entire body, with heavy wrinkles and folds concentrated on the face and neck. Required facial folds extend from the outer corners of the eyes to the dewlap and from under the lower lids to the outer edges of the lips, giving the breed its characteristic wistful expression at rest and intimidating appearance when alert. The head is large in proportion to the body, differentiated from other mastiff breeds by more extensive wrinkling and pendulous lips that blend into a voluminous dewlap. The skull is broad and flat between the ears with parallel planes of skull and muzzle. The eyes are set deep beneath drooping upper lids, appearing almost hidden, with lower lids drooping to reveal haw. Eye color ranges from amber to brown according to coat color. Medium-sized triangular ears may be cropped or left natural, lying flat against the head when relaxed. The coat is short, dense, and smooth, uniform in length at no more than one inch with no fringe. Colors include blue or gray, black, mahogany, and tawny in various shades, with some brindled individuals. The tail is wide and thick at the root, tapering toward the tip and traditionally docked by one-third. Movement is characteristically slow and lumbering, resembling a rolling bear-like gait rather than flashy action.