Australian Bulldog

Australian Bulldogs are also known as Aussie Bulldogs. These dogs are considered a developing breed from Australia. Breeders began selective breeding around the 1990s. The idea was to create a dog that looks like a bulldog, without any of their common health concerns. Two independent breeding efforts are well known, the first by Tina and Noel Green which created the JAG variety, and that run by Pip Nobles, which gave rise to the Wingara variety. These breeds have their own registries.

These thickset dogs are medium sized. Males are about 40-45 cm in height and weigh 28-35 kg. Females are slightly smaller and are about 40-48 cm in height and weigh 25-35 kg. The skull is rather large compared to the body. The muzzle is generally broad, wide and short. However, it isn’t so short as to hamper breathing. The snout should ideally have a couple of wrinkles. Their eyes have a sad expression and are set wide apart. They are also rather low set and can be of various colors. Ears can range from being small to medium size. The neck is thick, deep and somewhat longer than British bulldogs. The back is straight and short. Forelegs are wide set and usually grow straight under the body. The hind portion of the body is muscular. These dogs have compact, round feet. Their tails are set high and tend to thicken at the base.

Aussie Bulldogs are found in a wide variety of colors, including apricot, orange, fawn, red, white, mahogany and many shades of brindle. They could also have pied coats, which mean a mixture of two colors where one overshadows the other.

The original intention of the breeders of these dogs was not to create a dog of better quality, but to produce a different variety of bulldog. The personality and health of the breed was topmost in the minds of the breeders, alongside a unique look.

Similar to the British Bulldog, the Australian variety is outgoing, affectionate and is not as reserved as many other breeds. These dogs enjoy swimming in hot weather and will often bask in the sun in colder months. These dogs are alert and can make good guard dogs or watch dogs, but only when they are mature. These dogs are loyal and easy to train, even at home. However, as with any other breed, obedience training is highly recommended. These dogs have a very stable and sound temperament. They are very rarely aggressive and usually do not become uncontrollable.

Like all other breeds, these dogs are susceptible to some health concerns, although efforts have been made to minimize these concerns and to create dogs of good structure and health. These dogs do not adapt well to living in apartments. They are meant to be indoors and should not be left outside for long periods. They thrive in temperate weather because they are prone to catching colds in chilly weather and also take time to cool down in summer months.