Bulldog Campeiro
Brazilian Bulldog
Bulldog Campeiro
Chiamato anche Bulldog Brasiliano sembrerebbe discendere dal Bulldog Inglese importato in Brasile del quale dovrebbe mantenere molte caratterisitiche morfologiche e comportamentali, altezza intorno ai 50 cm. e peso sui 40 kg.
1 - Kennel Molosso di Jerivà - Site da raça BULDOGUE CAMPEIRO, resgate do antigo buldogue inglês - cão de guarda e trabalho (lida com gado). Canil Molosso di Jerivá, especializado na criação e desenvolvimento desta nova raça brasileira reconhecida pela CBKC, possui plantel selecionado e ninhadas frequentes.
BRIEF HISTORY OF CAMPEIRO BULLDOG
Campeiro Bulldog has its origin on Bulldogs brought to Brazil by European Immigrants since the 16th Century. As cattle raising have for long been very active in the southern Brazil, bulldogs were frequently used to capture "wild" cattle extensively raised in the hostile field environment nearby native forests. These dogs participated in long journeys to capture lost cattle but were mainly maintained in slaughterhouses where they were especially useful for holding furious bulls whenever necessary. Working Bulldogs had an almost natural selection, as those very low-sized animals had disadvantages when traveling long distances and when immobilizing bulls by pulling and holding them. On the other hand, those excessively tall bulldogs resulting from crossing with other breeds used to loose catching instinct and precision of movements becoming especially vulnerable to horn and backward kick. How should be the desirable dog? Body should be strong with a very wide head and powerful jaw. Snout should be wide and strong but not so short as in Modern English Bulldog nor so long as in Bullmastiff in order to enable it to bite and hold bulls independently of its weight. The dog should have calm and watching temperament with an accentuated warrior spirit and loyalty. This temperament should be so obstinate to overcome limits and so controlled that always maintain obedience to commands from the shepherd. Thus, CAMPEIRO BULLDOG was born "naturally selected in the drudgery".
Standard
Standard
GENERAL APPEARANCE: Dog with a powerful
and strong physical constitution indicating
strength and agility.
UTILIZATION: they were used to capture "wild"
cattle during long journeys and/or holding
them when necessary in slaughterhouses.
They are very versatile dogs having aptness
to guard and combat very well balanced.
They are dogs selected in the field controlling
bulls and protecting the propriety of the
farmer against any intruder. Furthermore,
they act as shepherd dogs as well as bull
controllers throwing and holding any escaping
cattle. They use to live together in packs
of hounds respecting the wish of their owners.
TEMPERAMENT: This extremely courageous dog
is very loyal to the owner and docile with
the rest of the family. Very versatile and
well adapted dog, is calm (do not bark a
lot), reserved with strangers and jealous
with the master. It is companion, vigilant
and confident with a well developed warrior
spirit. They love children and accept integrally
commands being submissive and loyal to its
master.
HEAD: large and broad with strong jaw. Skull:
very broad and high. Muzzle: broad and short
with approximately 1/3 of the skull length.
Not as short as in Modern English Bulldog
nor as long as in Bullmastiff. Ears: small
to medium, rose or button ears set high
and wide.
EYES: almond-shaped to round as darker as
possible.
LIPS: the chops or "flews" should
be semi-pendulous with well-rounded cheeks.
JAWS AND BITE: the lower jaw turned up and
protruding (it should project considerably
in front of the upper jaw). Very strong
bite.
NECK: very strong (muscular) and of moderated
size.
FOREQUARTERS :Shoulders: very broad, muscular
and slightly sloping. The forelegs should
be stout, well boned and straight. Font
feet may be straight or slightly out-turned.
HINDQUARTERS: broad and muscular with well
developed second thigh denoting strength
and power. Hocks should be slightly bent
(rear legs neither pigeon-toed or cow hocked).
BODY: back moderately short with a light
rise from the shoulders to the rump. Chest:
wide and deep with well rounded rips.
TAIL: normally Campeiro Bulldog already
born with a shorter (not reaching beyond
the hocks) and crooked tail. In cases of
long straight tails docked is recommended.
COAT: smooth flat and medium texture.
Short coat. All colors are allowed. Dominance
of fawn (all variations) and brindle (red,
gray or black), as solid or with white.
Completely white dogs have been occasionaly
born (although not desirable for an outside
working dog exposed to intense sun rays).
Full black dog have not been recorded.
SIZE: ideal height at the top of the shoulders
(withers) between 48 and 58 cm (18.9 and
22.8 inches) and ideal weight for males
and females between 35 and 45 kg (77,2 and
99,2 lb).
FAULTS: any deviation on the terms of this
standard should be considered as fault and
penalized according to its gravity.
OBSERVATIONS: Campeiro Bulldog is an extremely
rustic dog, free from health problems commonly
present in Modern English Bulldog as they
are breeds skilled for distinct functions.
While Modern English Bulldog is a company
dog ideal for apartments and with a marvelous
appearance, Campeiro Bulldog is a dog ideal
for work and guard.
NOTE: male dogs should have two apparently
normal testicles fully descended into the
scrotum.
