Appearance
The Australian Bulldog is a thickset medium sized breed. Males standing from 40–45 cm and weighing 28–35 kg, females stand at 40–48 cm weighing 25–35 kg. The skull is large, but in proportion to their body. The muzzle is broad and wide, short, but not to the extent that it interferes with breathing. The snout should have one to two wrinkles and bite can be slightly overshot or level. Eyes are low-set and wide apart, and can be any colour. Ears should be small to medium sized, and can be rosebud or buttoned. Neck-length thick and deep, slightly longer than the British bulldog so that its breathing is unencumbered. The back is short and straight, forelegs set wide apart, but still under the body and straight. The hindquarters are muscular and feet round and compact. The tail is high set and thick at the base. A long short crank or screw tail are acceptable. The coat is short and smooth. The Australian Bulldog comes in a variety of colors including shades of white, mahogany, red, orange, apricot, fawn, and five shades of brindle including silver brindle, mahogany brindle, black brindle, fawn brindle, and red brindle.
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