Shorty Bull

What began as a personal challenge on breeding theories and the quest to custom build a bulldog became the shorty bull as its known today.. By combining the traits that were wished to be preserved from several established bull breeds the shorty bull is now its own breed and carries its own distinct traits and characteristics that sets it apart from the foundation breeds used in the process. The standard calls for a compact dog being of small stature and having a sturdy build. The shorty bulls weigh in at 40 pounds or less and measure 15" or less at the shoulder. The ideal shorty bull has defined muscle with thick bone, a wide frame and classic bulldog looks. The back should be short in comparison with the legs, so the dog resembles a box when viewed from the side. When you look at the shorty bull you should get the impression of a little tank, wide for its height and very strong for its size. The shorty bull should always be stout and never appear fragile or fine boned. Tails that are longer than one inch should be docked at birth to one inch, most shorties are born with short tails although some are born with longer tails which is not accepted. Standard also calls for the ears to be cropped to enter ring. Temperament is one the breeds most important characteristics. Most of all, the shorty bull should be a naturally happy, outgoing dog exuding confidence. They should never show shyness or fearfulness and should never show aggression toward people. Shorty bulls have a high play drive which tends to make life one big game for them. Their prey drive is strong and they love to chase things that move. Shorty bulls tend to be very curious about their surroundings. They investigate everything, sometimes to the point of putting their own safety at risk--a sort of courageous curiosity. Because of their prey drive and curiosity,Shorty bulls are active in many sports designed for their larger counterparts. They are often particapated in protection sports--although in reality they are too small to do any "real" protection work but the desire is in them to play the game. Shorty Bulls can perform at high level but because of their phenotype they can not sustain these high levels for very long(abilty with limits).Shorty Bulls are very strong for their build and often do weight pull events and love to jump. Many shorties have been awarded their canine good citizens certifications over the years. Stability and strong nerves are a high priority in the Shorty breed. Shorties should be well balanced and well rounded , being able to adapt to many different situations and environments. Shorty Bulls are bred to be companions and novelty dogs and can easily adapt to apartment life or rural farm life as well. They are also easy to take care of as they require only minimal grooming. They breed and whelp naturally but due to them having large heads and square bodies c-sections are sometimes needed. Shorty Bulls should never be extremely shy or over aggressive although some may develop dominant issues as they age leading them to believe they are bigger than they truly are. Most do well with other animals when introduced at a younger age but problems can arise when dominant Shorties are introduced to other dominant members of same sex. The Shorty Bull is a big dog in a small package and all the things you can enjoy with a large dog can be enjoyed with a Shorty Bull to some extent. Breed founded by Amy Krogman and Jamie Sweet. Profile submitted by Travis Elliott.