Buldogue Campeiro

HISTORICAL SUMMARY: the Campeiro Bulldog has its origin in the Bulldogs that came to Brazil brought by European immigrants since the 18th century. Due to cattle breeding being always strong in the southern region, Bulldogs were often used to capture wild cattle that were raised in the midst of a hostile environment of fields and native forest. Participated in great trips always capturing the fleeing ox. In the slaughterhouses, he had an active participation, asked to hold a wild ox whenever necessary. Bulldogs for work had an almost natural selection, since those who were very short, had a disadvantage in walking long distances and not being able to pull by holding the ox. And those who, through crossings with another race, became very tall, lost the instinct to catch, the precision of movements, in addition to being vulnerable to the onslaught of oxen with their kicks and gores. What was considered a good dog? The body should be strong. The broad head with strong jaws; the muzzle broad and strong, not short like that of the current Bulldog, nor as long as that of the Bullmastiff, so that it could bite and hold an ox regardless of its weight. Dog with a watchful and calm temperament, with a marked fighting spirit and companionship. This temperament would have to be so obstinate that it knows no limits and so controlled that it always obeys the driver's commands. Thus, “selected in the handling” the BULLDOGUE CAMPEIRO was born. so that it could bite and hold an ox regardless of weight. Dog with a watchful and calm temperament, with a marked fighting spirit and companionship. This temperament would have to be so obstinate that it knows no limits and so controlled that it always obeys the driver's commands. Thus, “selected in the handling” the BULLDOGUE CAMPEIRO was born. so that it could bite and hold an ox regardless of weight. Dog with a watchful and calm temperament, with a marked fighting spirit and companionship. This temperament would have to be so obstinate that it knows no limits and so controlled that it always obeys the driver's commands. Thus, “selected in the handling” the BULLDOGUE CAMPEIRO was born.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Dog of powerful and broad build, indicating strength and agility. Almost square body shape. Vigorous, muscular limbs with strong bones. Bulky head and broad chest. Imposing appearance. Seen from above, it should be broad in the shoulders and comparatively narrow in the loin.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS:  The height at the withers should preferably be equal to the length measured from the withers to the insertion of the tail.

BEHAVIOR / TEMPERAMENT :  Versatile, with guardian characteristics. It stands out for its loyalty to the owner, tenacity and courage. Its temperament is vigilant and calm, persevering, with an accentuated fighting spirit and companionship. Very docile with children; It is an easily adaptable dog. Controllable, not shy, barks little, is calm.

HEAD :  Bulky with good cheekbones; broad with strong jaws and loose skin without excess wrinkles. The measurement of head circumference is at least in the same proportion as height and length for females and obligatorily greater for males.

CRANIAL REGION

  • Skull:  Fairly broad, high and slightly rounded, with strong musculature. Seen from the front, it forms a straight line between the ears when alert.
  • Stop:  well defined.

FACIAL REGION

  • Muzzle:  Short, not more than 1/3 and not less than 1/5 of the length of the skull. Wide under the eyes; thick with the lateral lines parallel to the tip of the nose; as square as possible when viewed from above.
  • Nose:  well formed, of good size and well pigmented.
  • Ears:  small, pendant, triangular; also accepted are the facing back (in pink), with high insertion, as far apart as possible from each other. When folded slightly towards the eyes, the length must not exceed the inner corner of the eyeball.
  • Eyes:  Oval shaped, of medium size, not deep set or bulging. Preferably with well pigmented eyelids. The color of the eyes, as dark as possible, ranging from brown to dark brown, in specimens with a dark nose. In specimens of red truffle, the lighter shades are accepted, light brown (honey color). One should avoid droopy eyes with a “crying” aspect.
  • Lips:  Thick and drooping without being too much, not exceeding the lower line of the jaw by more than 50% of the height of the muzzle along its entire length. Lip rhymes should be as pigmented as possible.
  • Underbite:  inferior prognathism, which should not exceed 3 cm.
  • Jaws:  Wide, massive and square. The lower should advance beyond the upper and rise at the end of the jaw.
  • Teeth:  Strong with canines well developed for gripping and well spaced apart. Preference is given to the incisors well aligned with the canines. Showing lower teeth are acceptable. The dentition should be as complete as possible. Apparent canines, extra teeth and missing P1 teeth are tolerated.
  • Underbite:  inferior prognathism, which should not exceed 3 cm.

NECK :  Strong, of moderate length, very muscular and about the circumference of the skull, with loose skin forming a dewlap which should not be excessive.

TRUNK

  • Back:  Moderately short, straight, with a slightly sloping upline to the croup.
  • Chest:  Of remarkable breadth, almost round, the depth of which should reach the height of the elbows.
  • Ribs:  Well sprung. Belly: Slightly tucked up. Croup: Slightly rounded.

TAIL:  Set on low, thick at the root, of moderate length and inconstant line; naturally broken. Preference is given to a tail that does not exceed in length by two-thirds the distance from the insertion of the tail to the point of the hock.

FOREQUARTERS
:  Strong and muscular, with strong bones.

  • Shoulders:  Broad, muscular and sloping. In relation to the horizontal it must be 45°
  • while the scapulohumeral angulation must be less than 90°.
  • Elbows:  Slightly apart from the ribs, they are correctly directed forward, in a vertical line measured from the elbows to the ground, in proportion to the height.
  • Forearm:  Well developed with strong, straight bones.
  • Pasterns:  Moderately angulated.
  • Feet: Turned  slightly outwards with toes slightly apart and slightly arched.

HINDQUARTERS :  Vigorous, muscular, with strong bones. Thighs: Well developed, indicating vigor and activity. Hocks: Slightly angulated, parallel.

  • Feet: Turned  slightly outwards with toes slightly spread apart and arched; with thick and elastic footpads.

GAIT / MOVEMENT :  With a balanced gait, keeps the head in line with the back and the tail low. Its movement is typical; body sway should be noticeable in the rump and ribs, while walking, keep the hindquarters level but not firm. Its gallop is fast, with great propulsion.

COAT

  • Hair:  Short, smooth, of medium texture, neither soft nor rough to the touch.

COLOR:  All colors are accepted.

SIZE

  • Ideal  : males: 53 cm, females: 51 cm

WEIGHT

  • males:  from 35 kg to 45 kg approximately
  • females:  from 30 kg to 40 kg approximately.

Height tolerance is 48cm to 58cm. The proportions of weight and height that give the specimen a vigorous appearance must be respected.

FAULTS:  Any deviation from the terms of this standard must be considered a fault and penalized in exact proportion to its severity and its effects on the health and well-being of the dog.

MINOR FAULTS

  • apparent canines;
  • extra teeth;
  • lack of P1;
  • very high set ears;
  • ears that are too short, narrow, too wide or too long;
  • atypical coat;
  • neck too short;
  • excessive fore and hind angulation;
  • tip of tail exceeding hock height;
  • neck without dewlap or with excessive dewlap;
  • blue eyes.

SERIOUS FAULTS

  • round or very large eyes; bulging or two-colored eyes;
  • prognathism greater than 3 cm;
  • saddled, roached or descending back;
  • chest weak, narrow, shallow;
  • insufficient fore and hind angulation;
  • cow hocks;

DISQUALIFYING ABSENCES

  • absence of inferior prognathism;
  • jaw torsion;
  • absence of canines; fewer incisors or absence of more than 2 molars;
  • nose more than 1/4 depigmented;
  • absence of angulation in forelegs and hindquarters;
  • forelegs too long or too short, in “X” shape or arched;
  • very heavy, difficult movement, with short steps or a continuous camel's walk;
  • excessive aggressiveness or shyness.

NOTE:

  • Males should have both testicles, normal looking, well descended
  • accommodated in the scrotum.
  • Any dog ​​showing any sign of physical or behavioral anomaly must be disqualified.
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