Old type Bull Terrier

For proper body structure in a dog that needs to survive in the wild then look at the wolf and coyote…Mother Nature does not make mistakes…

We as humans breed for special needs…
In the wild most animals will not have wide chests including the wolf and coyote…too wide or too narrow of chest will have problems with stamina strength whether it be short or long range or duration…

The wolf and others…the ribs are not extremely deep and not wide at the front…this is for free movement of the front legs, extending freely without interference…the ribs extend (spring out) further to the back for lung capacity…this is part of the fluent motion when running or trotting…the ribs spring further to the back as a necessity…
The top line is somewhat level with good rear angulation…the withers not as tall as I like…but Mother Nature does not make mistakes…Mother Nature’s evolution process makes sure of that…

I like a level top line…a little taller at the withers with a medium deep chest…the top of the neck to show power…width between front legs not wide but not narrow…front legs straight with paws pointing straight ahead…
Loin is strong as is the rear action…good length of leg with a square body and a tight flank…power, speed, agility and stamina wrapped up in one package…a well balanced dog…