French Bulldog – Standard

French Bulldog Standard

The Standard French Bulldog is a compact and confident companion breed known for its playful and comical personality. Despite its light-hearted nature, the breed should always display confidence and stability. Shy, insecure, or nervous behavior is considered undesirable.

The head is defined by large bat-like ears that are rounded at the tips and set high on a flat skull. The muzzle is wide with a visible layback, and the underjaw is slightly undershot. Overshot bites or wry jaws are disqualifying faults.

The body is cobby and compact with a wide rib cage and deep chest. The topline rises gradually toward the loin, commonly known as a roach back. Movement should be smooth and balanced with a clear four-tracking pattern.

  • Temperament: Confident, playful
  • Bite: Slight undershot only
  • Colours: Brindle, Fawn, Cream, Pied
  • Not permitted: Cropped ears, docked tails

French Bulldog – Exotic

French Bulldog Exotic

The Exotic French Bulldog features a more exaggerated bulldog appearance with heavier bone and a wider chest than the standard type. This variety emphasizes strong structure and presence.

The head is blocky with defined ropes, a flat skull, and a wide muzzle. The underjaw is undershot, giving the breed its distinctive exotic look. Any eye colour and nose colour is accepted.

The body is thick, compact, and powerful while remaining functional. All colours outside of the standard French Bulldog colours are accepted.

  • Structure: Heavy bone, wide chest
  • Bite: Undershot
  • Colours: All non-standard colours

English Bulldog – Standard / Exotic

English Bulldog

The English Bulldog is a powerful and thick-bodied breed with immense strength and heavy bone. The overall appearance should reflect stability, confidence, and substance.

The head is wide and square with a deep stop and strong underjaw. The bite is slightly undershot with no visible teeth. Overshot bites or wry jaws are disqualifying faults.

The body is compact and muscular with broad shoulders and a wide chest. The coat must be smooth, and movement should be steady and controlled.

  • Ears: Rose ears only
  • Coat: Smooth only
  • Not permitted: Cropped ears, docked tails

Micro Bully – Exotic

Exotic Micro Bully

The Exotic Micro Bully is an extremely compact bully type developed for maximum structure and presence in a small frame. The breed should appear powerful, thick, and well balanced.

The head displays strong bulldog characteristics with an undershot bite. Eyes may be any colour, and ears must always remain natural.

The body is short with a broad chest and heavy bone. Despite its size, movement must remain functional and unrestricted.

  • Height: Male ≤14”, Female ≤13”
  • Temperament: Stable and friendly
  • Colours: All accepted

Micro Bully – Standard

Standard Micro Bully

The Standard Micro Bully is a compact yet athletic bully type that combines strength with functional movement. The breed should appear powerful without being exaggerated.

The head is wide and thick with a short, pushed-back muzzle. The bite may be scissor or undershot but must never be overshot. Ears must remain natural.

The body is proportionate with a wide chest, strong shoulders, and muscular hindquarters. Movement should be confident and unrestricted.

  • Height: Male ≤14”, Female ≤13”
  • Colours: All accepted except true albinism

XL Bully

XL Bully

The XL Bully is a large, muscular bully breed developed to combine size, strength, and confidence with a stable temperament. The breed should give an impression of power without losing balance or agility.

The head is broad with pronounced cheek muscles and a short to medium muzzle. Ears must be natural, rose, or half-prick. Overshot or undershot bites are not permitted.

The body is heavily muscled with a deep chest and straight topline. Movement should be free, powerful, and confident.

  • Size: Large and proportionate
  • Colours: All colours and patterns accepted

American Bully

American Bully

The American Bully is a companion breed known for its muscular build and confident presence. It combines strength with a stable and people-friendly temperament.

The head is large with a defined stop and wide muzzle. The body is broad, heavy boned, and well balanced with a straight topline.

Four varieties exist: Standard, Pocket, Extreme, and Classic, all sharing the same core structure with differences in size and mass.

  • Varieties: Standard, Pocket, Extreme, Classic
  • Colours: All accepted

American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT)

American Pit Bull Terrier

The American Pit Bull Terrier is an athletic and agile working breed, developed for performance, endurance, and strength.

The structure should be balanced with lean, defined musculature. The head is wedge-shaped with a scissor bite.

Confidence and alertness are essential. Merle colouring and albinism are considered serious faults.

  • Build: Athletic and balanced
  • Faults: Merle, albinism

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a compact, muscular, and agile breed known for its strength relative to size and excellent temperament.

The head is short and deep with strong cheek muscles and a correct bite. The body is close-coupled with a level topline.

Despite its power, the breed should move freely and display confidence and stability.

  • Temperament: Courageous and affectionate
  • Colours: Standard colours accepted

American Staffordshire Terrier

American Staffordshire Terrier

The American Staffordshire Terrier is a stocky and muscular breed combining power with agility and confidence.

The head is broad with strong cheek muscles and a defined stop. The body is well balanced with a deep chest.

Temperament must be stable and alert, with no signs of human aggression.

Olde English Bulldog

Olde English Bulldog

The Olde English Bulldog is an athletic and healthy bulldog type developed for strength, endurance, and stable temperament.

The head is large with a short, broad muzzle and undershot bite. The body is muscular with a deep chest and balanced proportions.

Movement should be powerful yet functional, showing good rear drive.

Chinese Chongqing

Chinese Chongqing

The Chinese Chongqing is a primitive guardian breed known for its courage, loyalty, and strong protective instincts.

The head is square with a powerful muzzle. The body is muscular, agile, and well proportioned.

The breed should display fearlessness and alertness at all times.

  • Colours: Red and black only

Rottweiler

Rottweiler

The Rottweiler is a powerful and confident working breed developed for guarding, protection, and service work.

The head is strong with a correct scissor bite and dark eyes. The body is robust with a deep chest and strong rear.

Calm, steady temperament and self-assurance are essential.

German Shepherd Dog

German Shepherd Dog

The German Shepherd Dog is a versatile working breed known for intelligence, agility, and endurance.

The structure supports long, flowing movement with powerful rear drive. Ears must be erect and natural.

Confidence, stability, and willingness to work are essential traits.

Dachshund

Dachshund

The Dachshund is a long-bodied hunting breed developed for work above and below ground.

Despite short legs, the breed must show strength, confidence, and balanced movement.

Three sizes and three coat varieties are recognised.