| Dog Breed Name: Banter Bulldogge
Type: Working
Lifespan: Around 12-13 years
Physical Attributes: This dog is a muscular, athletic and
strongly built dog having a large, strong head with strong
jaws and with widely set round almond eyes that are widely
set in the head. Its expression is of great concentration
due its wrinkled brow. It appears to be almost square standing
at 21-24 inches and weighing anywhere between 50-85 pounds
(the females are generally shorter and lighter as compared
to the males). Its shoulders are well-muscled and its forelegs
are strong and neither too short nor too long. Its hind legs
are also well developed. They have a good hunting sense and
can also pull heavy weights due to its strong body and limbs.
It has a smooth coat with varying shades of brown and even
black with very little white.
Disposition: They make good watchdogs because they are protective
in nature, look intimidating and have a deep bark. But they
are extremely loving and friendly showing up to be a good
family addition especially because they are good around children.
Origin: It is believed that this breed was created to re-invite
the Brabanter Bullenbeisser into existence. This older version
of the dog was found in 1700 in Belgium. It is one of the
newer breeds going back 1990’s only developed by Todd
Tripp in Ohio.
Probable Relatives: It has been said that they were developed
from Brabanter Bullenbeisser.
Environment: They adjust to apartments provided they get
the required exercise elsewhere.
Grooming: Brushing and combing of the coat should be fairly
regular except during the shedding season; you may need to
increase the number of sessions during this time. Do not bathe
them too frequently unless they are dirty; a monthly bath
is more than enough. Their ears need to be cleaned regularly
though.
Exercise: They need a brisk walk or a run at least once a
day if it is a long one and they do enjoy games where running
is involved.
Training: They are relatively easy to train and are quite
obedient dogs once trained. They are easygoing animals and
so respond well to training.
Health: This breed is considered a relatively healthy breed
and with the findings from the limited studies conducted suggests
that these dogs are not genetically prone to any disease.
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