Beaver Brook Kennels, Danvers, Mass.
Beaver Brook Sultan (formerly Rustic Sultan).
Origin.—As bull-baiting existed as far back as 1209, the bulldog must have then existed, but its origin is unknown.
Uses.—Formerly for baiting bulls, but of late years, since this “sport” has ceased to be indulged in, it is simply kept as a watchdog and for exhibition.
[*] Scale of Points, Etc.
| Value. | |
|---|---|
| General appearance | 10 |
| Skull | 15 |
| Stop | 5 |
| Eyes | 5 |
| Ears | 5 |
| Face | 5 |
| Chops | 5 |
| Mouth | 5 |
| Neck and chest | 5 |
| Shoulders | 5 |
| Body | 5 |
| Back | 5 |
| Tail | 5 |
| Fore legs and feet | 5 |
| Hind legs and feet | 5 |
| Size | 5 |
| Coat | 5 |
| Total | 100 |
Note.—An asterisk denotes that the “scale of points, etc.,” given are those adopted by the Specialty Club of that particular breed; the other “scale of points, etc.,” are from “Dogs of the British Isles” and Mr. Rawdon B. Lee.
General Appearance.—The general appearance of the bulldog is that of a smooth-coated, thick-set, broad, powerful, and compact dog. Head massive, large in proportion to its size; face extremely short; muzzle broad, blunt, and inclined upward. Body short and well knit; limbs stout and muscular; hind quarters very high and strong, but lightly made in comparison with its heavy fore parts. The dog should convey the impression of determination, strength, and activity.