Pit Bull Informational
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SOUNDNESS |
STEP 6 |
Is your dog in proportion? The standard calls for the length of the front leg (measured from point of elbow to the ground) to be approximately equal to one-half of the dog's height at the withers. So, let's measure. |
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This young pup shows perfect equidistance between point of elbow and the ground, and point of elbow and top of shoulder. This is the correct proportion for a purebred American pit bull. |
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Another bitch showing good proportion. |
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This dog has very long legs which results in his proportions being off and notice how his too long hind legs place his paws behind the line as well? |
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This dog represents many of the structural problems which arise when the totally artificial "bulldog" build is a breeder's goal. While the picture angle does not allow a clear look, the dog's legs are far too short. There is nothing about the modern "show bulldog's" structure that is functional. Breeding "bully" dogs is breeding functionless dogs. |
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