Buldogue Campeiro

Country of origin: Brazil
Name the country of origin: Bulldog Campeiro
Use: They were used to capture the wild cattle, participating in tropeadas, always capturing the runaway ox. They participated in slaughterhouses, always holding the brave ox when needed. Dogs are highly versatile, having guardian characteristics and very balanced fighter. Are selected dogs in read, “sticks for all the work,” guarding the home of the drover as well as the cart and his horse, where no one ever came if there was a lying Bulldog watching. In addition, still serve as pastor and to overthrow a stray ox. Lived in packs, respecting the will of their owners, which was not to quarrel among themselves.

BULLDOG CAMPEIRO

HISTORICAL SUMMARY : The Bulldog Campeiro has its origin in the Bulldogs that came to Brazil brought in by Europeans since the eighteenth century. Due to livestock always be strong in the south, the Bulldogs were quite used to capture the wild cattle that created amid a hostile environment field and native forest. Participated in major tropeadas always capturing the runaway ox. In slaughterhouses had active participation, requested to hold an angry bull whenever it was needed. The Bulldogs had to work an almost natural selection, since they were very low, led disadvantage travel long distances and can not pull holding the ox. And that by crossbreeding with other races were too high lost the handle instinct, precision movements, in addition to being vulnerable to attacks by oxen with their kicks and chifradas. What was considered a good dog? The body should be strong. The broad head with strong jaws; the broad and strong muzzle, not short and the current English Bulldog nor so long as the Bullmastiff, so she could bite and hold an ox regardless of weight. Vigilant and even temperament dog, with strong fighting spirit and fellowship. This temperament would have to be so obstinate that did not know limits and so controlled that always obey the drover commands. Thus, “selected in dealing” was born BULLDOG CAMPEIRO.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Powerful and large constitution dog, indicating strength and agility. Temperament is an extremely versatile dog with guardian characteristics and combatant. It stands out for loyalty to the owner, loves people who are part of their daily lives and have extreme courage. A dog adaptable; little late, is quiet, suspicious and jealous. His temperament is calm vigilant with strong fighting spirit and fellowship. Easy going with children (never heard of a Bulldog Campeiro that had bitten a child). Fully accepts the control of the owner which is submissive and faithful like a shadow. HEAD : Broad, with strong jaws. Skull : rather wide and high. Muzzle : short and wide with about 1/3 of the skull length. I do not like how the current English Bulldog nor so long as the Bullmastiff. Ears : Small, pending, or turned back, implemented on top. Eyes : oval. The darkest possible. Lips : rather outstanding, with rounded cheeks. Jaws : strong bite with marked prognathism. Neck : Moderate length and very strong.

Members Previous

Shoulders: Broad, muscular and oblique. aplombs : vigorous members, well-developed forearms and lightly linesloping , strong and straight bones. Paws : slightly turned out.

Member Later : muscular; well developed thighs, indicating strength and activity. Hocks : Moderately angulated.

TRUNK

Member : vigorous. Back : Moderately short, with upline to croup. Chest : broad, remarkably thick.

Ribs : well sprung. Forearm :. well developed and slightly sloping line, strong and straight bones Paws : Lightly face . out

TAIL: normally the Bulldog Campeiro is born with shorter tail and pie; but, since some best-yet born with the long tail, which exceeds the height of the hock, this should be amputated.

Coat : smooth, medium texture (neither too soft nor too hard). Hair short. All colors are allowed. The predominance is the gold or brindle, solid or white. There have been all white Bulldogs Campeiro (not good for the deal in the sun). Never was seen a totally black.

SIZE : The ideal height is: 48 cm to 58 cm.

WEIGHT :. 35 kg to 45 kg approximately

FAULTS : Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and in exact proportion to its degree.

NOTES :

The Bulldog Campeiro is an extremely rustic dog that has no common health problems of the English Bulldog.
The English Bulldog and the Bulldog Campeiro are two races with distinct functions. The English have a wonderful appearance, is a companion dog and great for apartment. The Campeiro is a dog to guard and work.

NOTE :
Males should have two testicles of normal appearance fully descended into the scrotum.
Any dog clearly showing physical abnormalities or behavior should be disqualified.

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