By Avatar photoShiloh Nevada Last updated: 28th October 2022

Shorty Bull

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Avatar photo Shiloh Nevada
Last updated: 28th October 2022

The compact and definedly-muscled Shorty Bull is a working bulldog with cute looks and a ‘funny’ disposition that displays ample of energy in its activities. This dog of a small stature, standing at around 15 inches, makes an excellent family pet. Being a new breed of dog, it has not yet been registered with the AKC.

Shorty Bull Pictures

Quick Information/Description

CoatShort
ColorsWhite, Black, Brown, Beige, Tawny, Gray
Group (of Breed)Bulldog, Working
Lifespan10 to 12 years
WeightAbout 40 pounds
Height (size)Small; Around 15 inches
SheddingAverage
TemperamentIndependent, loyal, affectionate
Good with ChildrenYes
Good with other petsYes
Litter Size4 to 10 puppies (average: 6)
Country of OriginUSA
Competitive RegistrationBBC, BBCR, ABKC, DRA

Video: Shorty Bull Breed Standard


History and Origin

The shorty bull is a very new breed and has been defined as a ‘breed in progress’. This dog was developed by Jamie Sweet and Amy Krogman of the Shorty Bull Society in the US. The name ‘Shorty Bull’ has been trademarked by Sweet and Krogman.

Temperament and Behavior

The prime characteristic of the shortie bull is its comical personality. The shorty bull is alert, agile, curious and watchful and would usually alarm the family of a stranger or an unusual noise. They are well-behaved dogs with an even temper and are naturally happy with a fondness of its family. It is particularly good with kids.

Always willing to please, the shorty bulls suit well in apartments and even farms, and would make a good companion dog. However, they do best living indoors, close to its family members. The shorty bulls have a high prey drive and would chase anything that is moving.

The shorties love sports and activities, and would frequently bounce and jump. The energy level of this dog often fails to keep pace with their size, and hence they can’t always pursue their objects of interest for long periods of time. With aging, these dogs often start to develop dominance issues, when they start to believe that they are actually ‘bigger’ than their true size.

Care

Exercise

Because the shorty bull is already an energetic breed, they are constantly ‘exercising’ all day. They are more athletic than the English bulldog. However, the high-spirited shorties need short exercise schedules regularly. Take them out for walks every day. 1-3 miles of everyday jogging is also good for the dog. If you have an enclosed space, let them play unleashed. Although, make sure that the enclosure is above 4 feet by height. They are fond of pulling games like the tug of war.

Grooming

The shorty bull’s maintenance cost is not high. Only a thorough brushing once a week is enough to retain the gloss of its short coat and keep it clean. Rest is all general care common to most other dog breeds.

Health Problems

This breed is generally healthy. Being a very new breed, very little could be known and studied about any breed-specific health issues.

Training

It is always effective to begin training at an young age. Follow a routine over a period of time to give them housebreaking and crate trainings, until the puppy makes it a habit by itself. Shorty bulls are prone to same-sex aggression. Train them to socialize well with strangers, other animals and pets.

Diet/Feeding

Feed them with normal and healthy dog foods (like its bigger bulldog counterparts), but the quantity should be limited to the same amount as other dog breeds of its size.

Interesting Facts

  • This dog has been bred not merely on its looks, but also for its working ability and physical characteristics.

29 responses to “Shorty Bull”

  1. Jo Ann says:

    Did you see “Top Dog” tv show when “Minion” beat out a field of German Shepherds, Malenois

  2. Jo Ann says:

    Did you see “Top Dog” tv show when “Minion” beat out a field of German Shepherds, Malinois, etc, to win first place? Minion was too small for classic Bad Guy take-down so he jumped up and grabbed BG by the crotch. Crowd went crazy n Minion won by 1 second!!

  3. Ashley says:

    I have a short bull pup in dallas texas. Female about 8 months old. Only asking 500 or best offer. Just looking for a good home for her.

  4. Curtis James says:

    Was looking into selling my shorty bull… she’s solid black… I breed her once and it was a success… that was 8 months ago… she’s about to be 2 in human yrs… AND paperwork… pricing is negotiable….

    Reasonings is because I work a lot and live alone… and sometimes she’s home by herself and I didn’t buy her to leave her in a house allday… she’s a wonderful dog house broken and all… up to date shots and great with kids and I have little kids.. if interested… let me know…

    • Roy says:

      Hi Curtis
      I have a 4 month old female solid black with a white stripe down her chest.i love these little guys I’m a disabled veteran and have a lot of time on my hands.where are you located? I’d love to give her a good home.My shorty bull name is Mae she’s a bouncy sweet little tough girl.
      Take care.

    • Addison says:

      She still available? Where are you located?

  5. Kona Linden says:

    This not merely a “Frenchie with cropped ears”. Unlike Frenchies & English Bulldogs, they have great hips & can welp naturally. Staffordshire Terrier, English Bulldog & French Bulldog comprise their heritage. Just because this breed isn’t recognized by the AKC or UKC, doesn’t make it a “mongrel breed”…in fact, many breeds organizations of older or newer breeds refuse to register with the likes of the AKC & UKC because of their history of supporting breeding practices that have ruined breeds like the English & French Bulldogs…you can’t find an AKC English Bulldog breeder that tests for good quality hips because none exist. They continue to breed poor hips forward & other negative traits forward, resulting in an AKC bulldog that hardly looks like the original bulldog of the 1700s that used to actually bait bulls. This is why other bully breeds have been developed to move away from AKC & UKC practices, and develop healthier bulldogs. Also, several ancient breeds like Border Collies, Neapolitan Mastiffs & Shiba Inus were only admitted to the AKC in the past 30 years, and they are certainly NOT mongrel breeds, having been in existence for decades. Anyone who pushes the AKC & UKC registry standards as acceptable breeding practices are ignorant and in denial: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/27/magazine/can-the-bulldog-be-saved.html

    • Jay says:

      I just bought a short bull, who is a breader, judge, n has been in over 50 country wit the father of pup I just bought n he’s a grand chanp n her mother is a single champ, so I beg to differ when I see my Boys dog at shows n winning lol but I guess ur right

    • Colleen Johnson says:

      I hear you I am thoroughly disgusted being a French bulldog breeder with AKC registered dogs. I have been breeding away from the extreme flat faces and ridiculous;y short backs and legs and now have much healthier Frenchies and the same AKC show woman that raged at me for it returned unknowingly 3 years later to ask if I had any puppies for sale because my dog were some of the healthiest looking frenchies she could find. It was very hard to take the high road and not ask if she remembered me .instead I told her “i am sorry but I was told a long time ago not to sell them to breeders because they were not correct AKC standards.” She told me that whoever told me that had no idea what they were talking about. .I then said, I am sorry but I have a strict spay/neuter contract and hung up the phone and laughed til I cried.

      I totally agree with you though. AKC is ruining the bulldog breeds with their BS

  6. Michelle Moore says:

    I have a shorty bulldog, she’s thee sweetest dog I’ve ever owned. Her name is Mini, she always by my side , she’s absolutely adorable?!

  7. Scott says:

    So basically, you take a French Bulldog and cut their ears off. This is the most ignorant sounding “breed” ever. What’s next? Crippin’ Pugs and Blood Bullies?

    • Ride-Fly says:

      Scott, I’m with you on the issue with cropping ears. I hate seeing the practice of cropping ears on any breed, but especially on big beautiful Frenchie ears. That being said, I really want one of these Shorty Bulls because I like the mix of Frenchie/English/Staffy mix. I have a Frenchie and a SB is a stockier version of a Frenchie, IMHO. If I were to ever get a SB, I’d want it without cropped ears.

    • baudin says:

      Yes but with the difference near it is possible can see if it is terrier or not with the cut ears is only the true amateur who breeder or not can see it then if one begins to see a bull like a labrador by what it Has already drooping ears that some breeders want more of the illogical than respected the nature of their dog many countries recognize the bull terrier properly but do not care

  8. Ronnie says:

    If it ain’t reconised by American Registration it is no more than a mongrel. A trade mark name don’t make it a Pedigree Dog.

    • ANGE'LL FIELDS says:

      WHAT BREED OF DOG ISN’T MIXED? STOP HATING, THESE DOGS ARE THE NEW UP AND COMING BREED.SO JUS SIP YOUR TEA AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THEM BEFORE YOU PASS JUDGEMENT.AND JUS SO YOU KNOW NO BREED WHEN FIRST ACKNOWLEDGE WAS ABLE TO BECOME APART OF ANY KENNEL CLUB, UNTIL THEY LEARNED MORE ABOUT THAT TYPE OF BREED.SO GIVE THEM A CHANCE, YOU MIGHT LIKE WHAT YOU LEARN ABOUT THEM.OH AND FYI I HAVE 3 MYSELF AND A STANDARD EXOTIC BULLY

  9. Shawn Williamson says:

    Are there any breeders in Massachusetts? If not, where’s the closest breeder?

  10. Kim Thorvaldsen says:

    i was wondering what kind of breed was used to create the shorty bull?

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