Physical Characteristics:

General Appearance: Stocky, heavy, rather low, compact, with a bold, massive head in broad proportion to dog's size. Colour: Brindle, red, fawn with or without black masks and/or white patches. Also solid white and pied. Coat: Short, smooth, close and fine in texture. Tail: Straight or screw-shape, short, set low and carried downwards. Ears: Far apart, set high, small, thin and rose shaped. Body: Low, pear-shaped, short and strong back, broad shoulders and narrow towards loin. The belly is tucked up, with a broad chest and widely set forelegs.

Additional Comments:

Due to characteristics of Bulldogs nose and throat, airflow tends to be restricted. This causes them to breath noisily and to have problems with breathing in hot weather. Due to broad heads and narrow pelvis of Bulldogs, puppies are commonly delivered by caesarian section.

Physical Characteristics:

General Appearance: Well proportioned, compact, muscular, active and exuding strength and energy. Colour: Any hound colour, except liver. Tip of tail is white. Coat: Short, dense and weather resistant. Tail: Moderate length, set high, tapering, carried gaily but not curled over back and longer hair on underside. Ears: Long, flat, set low, round tip and hanging. Body: Short, straight, muscular back, muscular thighs, ribs well sprung, loin powerful and extending right back.

Additional Comments:

Beagles may become destructive and howl if bored and not kept occupied. Beagles make great household members, as they naturally enjoy being part of a team and family becomes part of their pack.