* Height: 15" and under at the withers

* Weight: 40 lbs and under. Over 40 pounds is allowed but should be proportionate to height. Obesity is a fault

* Head: Round head with typical bulldog features. Eyes set far apart and not protruding. Jaw should be curved, not straight. Nose should be turned up slightly and be black or liver colored. Dudley noses are a cosmetic fault.

* Bite: Undershot, but not excessively undershot

* Eyes: May be any color, although brown is the preferred color

* Ears: Cropped

* Body: Should be short from back of the neck to base of the tail. Chest should be broad for height and have depth reaching to the elbow. A compact look is desired.

* Width: Front quarters and hind quarters should be proportionate, not lending to a narrow rear, and the chest may be broader than the rear, but very narrow hindquarters are a fault.

* Shoulders and Rump: Well rounded and well muscled, lending to the appearance of strength. There may be a slight rise over the loins.

* Legs: Heavy boned and in direct proportion to the body. Long legs in proportion to the body or fine bones are a fault. Cow hocks or pigeon toes are a fault.

* Feet: Tight feet and straight pasterns are desired. Splayed feet are a fault.

* Tail: Tail must be short, either docked or screwed.

* Color: All Coat colors are accepted except merle and black and tan

* Temperament: Good natured and even temperament is desired. Extreme shyness or undue aggression is unacceptable.

 By Jamie Sweet, Shorty Bull's Founder.