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Irish Bull Terrier - Breed Standard

 

General Appearance

The Irish Bull Terrier is a smooth-coated dog, standing about 17 to 19 inches high at the shoulder.

He should give the impression of great strength for his size, and although muscular should be active and agile.
Head Short, deep through, broad skull, very pronounced cheek muscles, distinct stop, short foreface, mouth level.
Ears

Rose, half prick and prick.

These three to be preferred, full drop being penalized.
Eyes Dark.
Neck

Should be muscular and rather short.
Body

Short back, deep brisket, light in loins with forelegs set rather wide apart to permit of chest development.
Front Legs

Straight, feet well padded, to turn out a little and showing no weakness at pasterns.
Hind Legs

Hindquarters well muscled, let down at hocks like a terrier.
Coat

Short, smooth and close to skin.
Tail

The tail should be of medium length tapering to a point and carried rather low.

It should not curl much and may be compared with an old-fashioned pump handle.
Weight

Dogs 36 to 40 lbs., Bitches 4 lbs. less. Provided this is balanced. However very large coarse dogs are not true Irish Bull Terriers
Colour May be any shade of Brindle, Black, White, Fawn or Red, or any of these colours with White. Black and Tan and Liver not to be encouraged.
Faults to be Penalized Dudley nose, light or pink eyes (rims), tail too long or over curled, badly undershot or overshot mouths.

 

 

If you have any serious issues regarding Irish Bull Terriers, or for conformation and guidance relating to the breed Ady Shepard has kindly agreed to assist where possible.

You can phone Ady Shepard at Cyborg Kennels on 07961545653 

 

 

The S.I.B.T.C.  thanks you for taking the time out to view this site.
Hope to see you and all your extremely fit dogs at the 2006/7 shows.

 

 

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