Exotic Bully

A few years ago a "new type" of American Bully has been emerging, dogs with characteristics more "Bulldogs" than the original American Bullies, these big changes in the phenotype of the breed are due to constant insertions of other breeds of dogs of the "Bull" type, These insertions are widely known among breeders, but it is difficult for us to know exactly which dogs and when they were introduced, since the vast majority of these animals were not included in Genealogical Records.

Insertions were so constant in recent years, the dogs became so far removed from the original standard proposed by American Bully, that an inevitable conflict within this breed fell on clubs, owners and breeders. We conclude in this way that the way out is to compose a new race, with its own characteristics. The then, affectionately nicknamed “exotics” by the creators, can now go their own way, with thousands of admirers around the world.

At that moment, the IBC decided to write a pattern with the evident alterations that we found in the phenotype of these dogs, and still at this stage, allow the inclusion of other breeds in its herd book. The foundation of most of today's "exotics" can be traced to the American Bully, French Bulldog, Olde English Bulldog, Shorty Bull and English Bulldog.

The IBC aims with the separation of these races:

• Standardize the American Bully breed, keeping the dogs with their original pattern.
• In “Exotics”, encourage breeders to introduce reliable genetic information in our Genealogical Registry; NO  longer needing to omit, lie or use resources such as the "Initial Registration" to introduce specimens to this new race.

The IBC takes the opportunity to encourage breeders to choose the best specimens to be introduced into this new genetic pool, as the history of cynophilia has already shown that the greater the appearance of the Bulldog, together with health problems, breeders must aim to produce dogs genetically healthy, targeting health, type and temperament.

The IBC writes a standard for this new breed,  taking into account animal welfare, without targeting crooked dogs with health problems.  The standard will be revised over the years, following the evolution of the breed.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  The ideal “Exotic Bully” is a broad, compact dog with a large, powerful head and a strong, muscular body. The temperament is very stable, making it a loyal companion like a family member. Animals of this breed like to please their owners, they are very affectionate with humans and sociable with other animals. They are companion dogs.

HEAD:  Should be large, broad and well shaped, the circumference of the head should be equal to or greater than the height of the dog at the withers.

Seen in profile, the face is short from the occiput to the nose, the stop must be well marked with a high, slightly wrinkled forehead. The front face shows well-developed zygomatic arches and pronounced masseters. Distance between the eyes: they should be moderately separated, but without exaggeration. The head is slightly wrinkled.

• Narrow head or one that looks too small for the body is a fault.

SNOUT: Broad, deep and short, with moderate wrinkles. The bite must be undershot, but the lower canines  must not  protrude. Very narrow nostrils and wrinkles over the nostril are not desirable. Dogs showing extreme breathing difficulties are undesirable and should not be encouraged. Muzzles that are too long are considered faults.

NOSE:  Broad with open nostrils. The nose must not be tucked between the eyes. The nose must have solid pigmentation, all colors are acceptable. Total absence of pigment is a disqualifying fault.

BITE:  The bite must be undershot, the teeth  must not  be visible when the mouth is closed and the lower canines  must not  protrude. Torque biting is accepted. Excessive jaw twisting and overshot are considered severe faults.

MAXILLA / MANDIBULA:  Should be wide, strong and square with separated canines. When viewed from the front, the mandible should be well defined and fit well with the maxilla.

EARS:  Rose-shaped ears set on the sides of the head are preferred. Dropped ears are considered minor faults, as long as they are small and do not resemble a “hound”. Ears that are completely upright and that are on top of the head are to be considered a fault. Hound-like, pendulous, large ears are a disqualifying fault. Ears can be natural or cropped.

EYES:  They must be in harmony with the face, demonstrating a strong and striking expression. They should be moderately wide apart and of medium size. Any color is acceptable, however blue eyes are not accepted. Deformed, bulging, crossed and asymmetrical eyes are considered a serious fault.

NECK:  Short, thick, deep and strong, well arched, with tight skin keeping the musculature apparent and well defined.

BODY:  Muscular, short, broad with well sprung ribs, quite compact to the extent that it does not compromise the health of the dog and its locomotion.

BACK:  Males should appear square and balanced. Females should be similar tending to have a slightly longer body. Back should be short, flat or slightly rising.

CHEST:  Ribs well sprung (rounded), chest broad and deep. The depth of the chest should reach to the elbows. An empty or narrow box shall be considered a serious fault.

SHOULDERS:  Broad and muscular, giving the appearance of maximum substance. Shoulders should be well placed and angled. Straight shoulders are a fault.

TAIL:  Low set, smooth, without rough hairs. Ideally, the tail should reach the hock. Shorter but smooth and knotless tails are also permissible. The long tail should be carried low and never over the back. Short, curled, twisted, knotted, broken or severed tails are considered minor faults. Tails of any kind are not considered a serious or disqualifying fault.

LIMBS FOREQUARTERS:  Legs short, strong, broad boned, but not so short as to hinder the dog's activity. Legs should be wide apart. Elbows should be relatively close to the body, well placed, these can be slightly arched. Forearms: Very robust and strong, well developed and muscular, these can be slightly arched. Feet should preferably be straight, round and firm, but slightly turned out paws are also permissible. Pasterns must be short and strong, weak pasterns or splayed feet are considered faults.

Lack of bone mass is very undesirable. Elbows that are loose are a serious fault. Bent legs are considered faults and their penalty depends on the seriousness of the problem.

HIND LIMBS:  The hind limbs should be short and well muscled, with round legs. Hind legs should have good knee angles to allow for good movement. Legs that are straight, slightly bent or with cow hocks are considered faults and their penalty depends on the seriousness of the problem. Croup, ischium, thigh, joint, hock angulation, metatarsus and feet must be in harmony showing a very strong specimen, to the limit that does not compromise the health of the dog.

GAIT / MOVEMENT:  Due to its maximum substance this breed does not have a loose and light gait. Its gait is of short and quick steps, the paws do not rise much when the dog moves. However, dogs must trot alone, dogs that are dragged or that show limited mobility is a fault, and depending on the severity it is a disqualifying situation.

COAT:  Hair soft, fine textured, short, close and smooth.

COLOR:  All colors are accepted with the exception of albinism.

SIZE / WEIGHT / HEIGHT:

Males: up to 42 cm and 37 kg

Females: up to 40 cm and 32 kg

Height must be in harmony with weight; height and weight above standard should be discouraged, the dog should maintain the described proportions with maximum substance, without losing its "Bully" and stocky appearance. The specimens must be in good physical condition, obesity is not desirable.

TEMPERAMENT:  The temperament is very stable, making it a loyal companion like a family member. Animals of this breed like to please their owners, are excellent with children, very affectionate with humans and sociable with other animals. They are companion dogs.

FAULTS:  Any deviation from this standard must be considered a fault and penalized in proportion to its severity and its effects on the dog's health.

DISQUALIFYING FAULTS:

– Any dog ​​that shows any sign of aggression towards humans.

– Serious structural deviations or signs of anomalies.

– Extreme difficulty walking.

– Insufficient racial characteristics that make the dog as a whole not sufficiently resemble its congeners of the same breed.

– Completely closed nostrils

– Long Coat

– Males that do not have the two testicles, of normal appearance, well descended and accommodated in the scrotum.

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Pattern written by Lincoln Fernandez, Beatriz Taques and Bruno Monteiro.

Translated into English by Bruno Monteiro and revised by Jose and Tawnya Lopes.