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Sussex Bulldog |
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He is not recognized by the F.C.I. |
Origin |
Great Britain | |
Translation |
Francis Vandersteen | |
This breed is also known as |
Sussex Bulldogge
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| This rare breed from England was developed in the early 1980s by David Brown, who wanted to recreate the British Bulldog of the 18th century. Although the breeds used in the creation of the Sussex Bulldog have remained secret for almost 25 years, the most common rumors suggest the use of English Bulldog, English Bulltertier, Bullmastiff, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, German Boxer and American Pit Bull Terrier. Once a satisfactory foundation had been established, the breed was refined through years of planned outcrossing and inbreeding to achieve purity and a recognizable type. Since the Sussex Bulldog was intended to be a versatile worker and reliable companion, the breed's founder evaluated his stock by placing the dogs with trainers, farmers, hunters, rangers and urban families, with very positive results. By keeping in touch with the discriminating owners of the first Sussex Bulldogs, Brown was able to learn about the temperament, agility and size preferences of his dogs, enabling him to establish clear breeding objectives in line with these requirements. After the Sussex Bulldog began breeding to its standard, the official Sussex Bulldog Club of Great Britain was founded in 1997 by David Brown, Clive Treliving and Darren Henwood. By keeping track of all registered dogs, owners, matings, litters and medical records, the Club not only ensures the purity of the breed, but also the promotion of the Sussex Bulldog and official recognition. A capable livestock herder, hunting and retrieving dog, as well as an excellent protector of property, the Sussex Bulldog is also a gentle and devoted family companion, fond of children and tolerant of other pets. Although highly intelligent and apparently very trainable, the breed can sometimes be rather stubborn, being a little aloof with strangers and hostile to foreign dogs, requiring early socialization and responsible handling. This is a powerful, agile breed, with a muscular, strongly boned body and a large, round head. The muzzle is reasonably short, the stop is pronounced and the cheek muscles are well developed. Although relatively uniform, some variety can still be seen in the breed's population, mainly in the length of the muzzle and lower jaw, with some Sussex Bulldogs appearing more "English" and others similar to the American Bulldog breed. The nose can be black, brown or red, depending on coat color. The chest is broad, the shoulders broad and the legs strong. The coat is short and flat, seen in a variety of common bully colorations, such as mainly white with darker patches or uniform fawn, red and brindle, but it is also permitted in black and brown tones, with or without white markings. The average height is around 53 centimeters. |
English (United Kingdom)