Bull Terrier

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Size: Large
Other Names: English Bull Terrier, Pig dog (obsolete), Gladiator
Country of Origin: England
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): Terrier
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC): Terriers
United Kennel Club (UKC): Guardian Dog
Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC): Terriers
The Kennel Club (KC): Terrier
Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA): Terrier
National Kennel Club (NKC): Recognized
New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC): Terrier

The Bull terrier has an "egg-shaped" head when viewed from the front, almost flat at the top, with his muzzle sloping evening down to the end of his nose with no stop. He is thick-set and muscular, full and round, with breed-unique triangle-shaped eyes that are small, dark, and closely set.

A short-coated, muscular house dog who needs walks and play; little grooming, a stubborn streak, and a better fit in a house than in a tiny apartment.

The Bull Terrier was developed in England when a breeder crossed an English White Terrier with a New English Bulldog. Subsequently, Bull Terrier breeders crossed their dogs with Staffordshire Bull Terriers, which created the colored Bull Terriers seen today. There is also a Miniature Bull Terrier, which is a distinct breed. Spuds Mackenzie, a dog featured in an advertising campaign for Bud Light beer in the late 1980s, was a Bull Terrier.

Height: 20-24 inches
Weight: 44-85 pounds
Color: White, any other color, or any other color with white markings
Coat: Short, dense
Lifespan: 11–14 years
Litter size: 4–8 puppies

Temperament

The Bull Terrier is intelligent, and can be fun and playful. Bull Terriers are typically very affectionate dogs, and love human company. They make a great family pet, as they are calm and relaxed, but will also actively play. They are particularly good with children, and usually have a high pain threshold, which reduces the risk of injury to the child from a defensive bite. However, younger dogs may regard children as playmates, and because of their strength, could inadvertently cause injury. Bull Terriers, especially females, are protective of children in their charge. The Bull Terrier makes a formidable guard dog. Due to his great physical strength, the Bull Terrier is not a good choice for a first-time dog owner.

Training

Bull Terriers may be difficult to train for some owners.

Care and grooming

The Bull Terrier's coat is easy to maintain, and grooming can keep it in near-perfect condition. The Bull Terrier requires a fair amount of exercise. Overworking the dog at a young age will cause strained muscles. The Bull Terrier can be extremely greedy, and can easily become overweight if overfed and under-exercised.

Shedding

Low.

Health

Bull Terriers may be affected by inherited kidney disease, heart defects, skin allergies, and deafness in white dogs. Hearing tests and kidney screening are recommended in breeding stock.

Crosses that include the Bull Terrier

These hybrid pages list this breed as a parent. Open a name to see the other contributing breed.

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