We are based in North Lincolnshire
in the UK, it is our intention to breed a limited number of high quality
dogs by using the best combinations of classic and standard bulldogs.
All of the stock in our future program will have some form of working
qualification as well as being tested for structural soundness.
We work very closely with our good friends Gesa and Woody from
Chestnuts little indians in Germany to help achieve our goals
We strongly believe that by using only dogs that have
proved themselves in terms of intelligence and soundness can we increase
our chances of producing healthy animals that will help strengthen the
breed.
With this goal in mind we are members of the GSDL Working Branch (formerly
the BSA), my work within the Schutzhund sport Has grown over the years
and i am now the National secratary for the GSDL Working Branch, along
with this i have qualified as an 'A' rated Helper for the protection
phase.
In 2008 i was elected as an ABNA representative for England.
I still continue to Judge the Iron Dog events around Europe.
In early 2007 we, as part of a group of enthusiasts , decided to set
up the American Bulldog Breeders Association (ABBA) this was based upon
the lines of the old style breed clubs that have existed in Europe since
the turn of the century. Its aims and goals are to promote the breed
by encouraging good breeding and selection criteria for all animals
considered to be breed worthy, they are tested both in terms of structure
and genetics but also temprament.
This organisation is open to any enthusiast or breeder who can identify
with its goals.
We also via the ABBA organise ABNA conformation shows, we have shown
our dogs in Europe and also in the USA with great success.
A Link to ABBA can be found on the links page
We were founder members of the Hopwood American Bulldog Club in 2002
This club was responsible for setting a benchmark in terms quality of
dogs shown in the UK, it still sets
the standard for American bulldog shows in the UK. Unfortunately in
late 2006 other commitments meant that myself
and Julie had to leave the club. The club continues and can be found
following the links page on the site
The club has also brought over to the UK an American Kennel Club 'Canine
Good Citizen' (CGC) evaluator to
enable American Bulldogs owners to obtain this award.
We hosted the first W.A.B.A Sanctioned working event outside of the
USA.
The purpose of which is to give a positive representation to this breed
in the UK.