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Amitolas!

Amitola Bulldogs are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them!

#1. "The Amitola Bulldog should resemble the more heavy duty English bulldog, without the problems plaguing the larger more brachycephalic dogs."

#2. "The shape of the Amitola is one of equal proportions so the shoulder width is equal to that of the hips."

#3. "The Amitola is never restricted from any color or combination of patterns. In the foundation breedings various bulldog breeds were used to infuse the colors once removed from Bulldogs. Any and all colors known to dogs can appear in the litters. There are no points for color it has no bearing on quality of the dog, nor the health. Base Color: black, blue, chocolate, lilac, isabella, cream, red and fawn. Any patterns including but not limited to: self, sable, w/tan, brindle, piebald, spotted and merle (and any new variations). (Grace given to young pups during development of color pigment until 6 months of age without penalty)."

#4. "The head is massive full of wrinkle but not so much as to cause detriment to dogs physical being."

#5. "Top skull to be broad,with a nose break that can be felt even if not seen due to heavy padding on muzzle."

#6. "Ears to be small; rose or drop ear and lay close to the head. Ears brought forward when dog is alert. For perfect ear set the ear should begin on an invisible line up from the outside corner of the dogs eyes when in repose (relaxed)."

#7. "Nose to be set just below lower lid of eye, not even with them. The muzzle to be padded both above the nose and on the sides, a nose rope is allowed, however it should not to be so large as to effect vision or visualizing the entire nose. When seen from the side nose and lower jaw should appear turned up at approximately 45* angle away from the top skull."

#8. "Lower jaw to be undershot, lower front canines should not protrude, when mouth is closed."

#9. "Nose can be medium to large size, with wide open nostrils and fully colored (this can be overlooked in puppy's under 6 months of age). It should point straight ahead of the dogs face and not be turned up on an angle."

#10. "Eyes to be round or almond shaped, not narrow or bulging. (This is not a mastiff head.)"

#11. "The dog should be fit enough to maintain a normal body temp during a dog show and various activities."

#12. "Clean, easy breathing essential."

#13. "The chest and ribs are broad, wide and rounded, but not so broad as to give the dog a flat chested appearance in repose. Not so rounded as to cause poor movement in the forearms. Ribs well sprung. Blending into good tuck up of abdomen."

#14. "There should be a smooth flow from top of head; back to tail. There can be a slight dip behind the shoulder blade at the wither, a level back is preferred."

#15. "The front legs are to be medium to large boned and straight from elbow to foot. Well defined muscles from neck to shoulder fully muscled to mid section of leg. Dog should be able to free stack with forelegs in proper straight down beside the chest positions. Elbows to be placed straight down from withers beside the chest wall, not in front. You should see more chest in front of forelegs when viewed from the side."

#16. "Feet to be large and up off pasterns. Feet to resemble a cat's not flat or splayed. (You should not see any flat area from the top of the foot.)"

#17. "Hips should be as wide as front of dog."

#18. "There should be a gentle slope leading to tail base."

#19. "When viewed from behind, rear legs should come straight down from the hip, muscular, causing the feet of rear legs to be directly in line with front legs. Rear legs to be angulated at a 90 degree angle, perpendicular to the ground, and well muscled."

#20. "The tail is thick and full may be wrinkled (preferred) and should come to a tapered end."

#21. "The Amitola Bulldog should move with a purposeful stride, not lumbering or sluggish."

#22. "Bone and weight should be balanced allowing dog to carry weight easily."

#23. "The front and rear legs should move in a straight line without toeing in or out."

#24. "The Amitola is bred to be moderately wrinkled, have plenty of mass but have an athleticism making it capable of normal activities-- swimming, weight pull, surviving the extreme heat in the south and other parts of the country."

#25. "They are not bred for protection, although, they are loyal and loving."

#26. "They do have a natural guarding ability."

#27. "The Amitola thrives on being part of the family."

#28. "They adore their owners, and love people but yet still have the tenacious nature of the bulldog."

#29. "They need leadership and respond well to training."

#30. "This dog is being created to serve as an all around companion animal."

#31. "Bred to be calm and watchful, yet with strength and stamina to work, when and if desired by the owner."

#32. "The Amitola should be able to do agility work as well as weight pulling."

#33. "It should be intelligent and eager to learn."

#34. "There should be no timidness or aggression towards man or animal."

#35. "Comes in three size varieties.

~ Titans ~

Height: Females 16 inches (40 cm.)

Males 17 inches (43 cm.)

Weight: Females 50 pounds (22 kg.) and up

Males 55 pounds (25 kg.) and up

~ Bantams ~

Height: Females 13-15 inches (33-38 cm.)

Males 14-16 inches (35-40 cm.)

Weight: Females 30-45 pounds (13-20 kg.)

Males 35-50 pounds (16-22 kg.)

~ Miniatures ~

Height: Females 11-13 inches (28-33 cm.)

Males 11-14 inches (28-35 cm.)

Weight: Females 22-45 pounds (10-20 kg.)

Males 25-45 pounds (11-20 kg.)"

#36. "Amitola Bulldog females are loving devoted mothers,with free whelping and normal functional bodies. There is always the chance for an emergency to occur, however c-sections are not to be considered normal. They should be rare and almost unheard of. The shape of the Amitola is one of equal proportions so the shoulder width is equal to that of the hips, allowing the birth of the bulldog babies heads. The Amitola males, like most bulldogs have no problems wanting to breed. Stamina and structure made breeding next to impossible with most English Bulldogs. The Amitolas are in great physical condition, not too heavy for the female and also toned enough for stamina in breeding."

#37. "Will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. They are relatively inactive indoors and will do best with at least an average-sized yard."

#38. "The Amitola Bulldog needs to be taken for a long daily walk."

#39. "The short coat is easy to groom. Comb and brush with a firm bristle brush, and bathe only when necessary. This breed is an average shedder."

#40. "The Amitola Bulldog is a new breed of bulldog. The word "Amitola means rainbow in Native American culture". When looking to find a unique name to call their creation; founders Candi Fortney and Lisa Allen both came up with the name. The name representing the wide variety of colors the dog comes in."

Info and pics from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/a/amitolabulldog.htm

Pics shown up above are three different photos of the three different breeds of the Amitola Bulldog.

Tannish/light brown Amitola is a Bantam, dark brown Amitola is a Miniature, and the blacker one is a Titan.

Whities!

American White Shepherds are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them!

#1. "The American White Shepherd looks almost exactly like a German Shepherd except for the color. It has a stiff, long, or long-haired coat. The long-haired types do not have an undercoat. The color is always white."

#2. "White Shepherds are courageous, keen, alert and fearless."

#3. "Cheerful, obedient and eager to learn."

#4. "Tranquil, confident, serious and clever."

#5. "White Shepherds are extremely faithful, and brave."

#6. "They will not think twice about giving their lives for their human pack."

#7. "They have a high learning ability."

#8. "White Shepherds love to be close to their families, but can be wary of strangers."

#9. "This breed needs his people and should not be left isolated for long periods of time."

#10. "They only bark when they feel it is necessary."

#11. "Often used as police dogs, the White Shepherd has a very strong protective instinct, and are extremely loyal to their handler."

#12. "Socialized this breed well starting at puppyhood."

#13. "Aggression and attacks on people are due to poor handling and training. Problems arise when an owner allows the dog to believe it is pack leader over humans and or does not give the dog the mental and physical daily exercise they need to be stable. This breed needs owners who are naturally authoritative over the dog in a calm, but firm, confident and consistent way."

#14. "A stable, well-adjusted, and trained dog is for the most part generally good with other pets and excellent with children in the family."

#15. "They must be firmly trained in obedience from an early age."

#16. "White Shepherds who have passive owners and or who's instincts are not being met can become timid, skittish and may be prone to fear biting and develop a guarding issue."

#17. "They should be trained and socialized from an early age."

#18. "White Shepherds will not listen if they sense that they are stronger minded than their owner, however they will also not respond well to harsh discipline."

#19. "Owners need to have an air of natural authority to their demeanor."

#20. "Do not treat this dog as if it were human."

#21. "Learn canine instincts and treat the dog accordingly."

#22. "White Shepherds are one of the smartest and most trainable breeds."

#23. "With this highly skilled working dog comes a drive to have a job and a task in life and a consistent pack leader to show them guidance."

#24. "They need somewhere to channel their mental and physical energy."

#25. "This is not a breed who will be happy simply laying around your living room or locked out in the back yard."

#26. "The breed is so intelligent and learns so readily that it has been used as a sheepdog, guard dog, in police work, as a guide for the blind, in search and rescue service, and in the military."

#27. "The White Shepherd also excels in many other dog activities including schutzhund, tracking, obedience, agility, flyball, and ring sport."

#28. "Its fine nose can sniff out drugs and intruders, and can alert handlers to the presence of underground mines in time to avoid detonation, or gas leaks in a pipes buried 15 feet underground."

#29. "The White Shepherd is also a popular show and family companion."

#30. "Height: Dogs: 24-26 inches (60-65cm.)

Bitches: 22-24 inches (55-60cm.)"

#31. "Weight: 77-85 pounds (35-40kg.)"

#32. "Some of the diseases that have been found in this breed are hip and elbow dysplasia (be sure both parents have their hips certified as OFA good); malabsorbtion syndrome; degenerative joint disease (including osteochondritis); megaesophagus; pannus and other forms of eye disease (not commonly seen); bloat; allergies (food, fleas or airborne); other skin or coat problems and missing teeth. Some lines of Whites are having problems with illnesses such as Lupus and/or other forms of autoimmune diseases, as well as Congenital Spinal Disease. At this point in time, autoimmune problems are fairly rare in the breed."

#33. "White Shepherds will do okay in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. They are relatively inactive indoors and do best with at least a large yard."

#34. "White Shepherds love strenuous activity, preferably combined with training of some kind, for these dogs are very intelligent and crave a good challenge. They need to be taken on a daily, brisk, long walk, jog or run alongside you when you bicycle. While out on the walk the dog must be made to heel beside or behind the person holding the lead, as in a dog's mind the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human. Most shepherds love to play ball or Frisbee. Ten to fifteen minutes of fetching along with daily pack walks will tire your dog out quite nicely as well as give him a sense of purpose. Whether it is ball chasing, frisbee catching, obedience training, participation in a canine playgroup or just taking long walks/jogs, you must be willing to provide some form of daily, constructive exercise. The daily exercise must always include daily walks/jogs to satisfy the dogs migration instinct. If under-exercised and or mentally challenged, this breed can become restless and destructive. Does best with a job to do."

#35. "Life Expectancy: Around 12 years."

#36. "This breed sheds bits of hair constantly and is a seasonally heavy shedder. They should be brushed daily or you will have hair all over your home. Bathe only when necessary, over bathing can cause skin irritation from oil depletion. Check ears and trip claws regularly."

#37. "Originated from the United States, Canada and Europe. It was a direct descendant of the German Shepherd Dog. The White Shepherd has not been mixed with any other breed of dog since its introduction to North America. Certainly, there has been no other breed or breeds added in order to make them white. The gene that controls the white color is a natural component in the total color genetic makeup of the German Shepherd Dog breed. The White Shepherd is registered independently with the American White Shepherd Association in the United States of America."

Info and pics from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/americanwhiteshepherd.htm