Bull Terrier

The Bull Terrier first appeared in 1830 in Great Britain and was used to bait bulls in fighting. The dogs were also pitted against other dogs for fighting. The breed has been used as a guard, ratter, herder, and watchdog. The Bull Terrier was registered with the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1885.

The Bull Terrier is a loyal and obedient dog. They are easily attached to their owners which make them a fine family pet. Bull Terriers should be thoroughly trained and be socially active in order to being a wonderful pet, otherwise it is not recommended as a pet. The personality of a Bull Terrier is firm and determined and so proper and early socialization is needed, as they can be aggressive and impulsive. They were originally bred for fighting and that can make them forceful to other animals especially small creatures like hamster and guinea pigs. Courageous, scrappy, fun-loving, active, clownish and fearless are some characteristics of this dog. Bull Terriers like to be doing something all the time and is best suited for active families. They will not do well if left alone for a long period of hours. They tend to be bored and destructive if their energy is not exhausted. They also have the tendency to join in family quarrel. The Bull Terrier was not bred as a guard, but will definitely raised an alarm if there are intruders. It will likely defend its owner in a truly critical situation.

The standard height for a Bull Terrier is 15-22 inches and will normally weigh 30-80 pounds. A thick-set well proportioned muscular animal, the Bull Terrier has a short, flat, and close fitting coat that comes in the color of pure white, white with black patches, black and tan, fawn, and sometimes brindle. The most distinctive feature of this animal is its head, which is almost flat at the top sloping down to the nose. Its eyes are closely set, small dark and almond-shaped, while the ears are stand upright. The body is full and rounded, while the shoulders are robust. Its tail is carried horizontally

How To Properly Groom A Bull Terrier

The Bull Terrier is easy to groom since its coat is short and fits tightly to the skin. Occasional combing and brushing will do for this breed. Shedding happens at least twice a year. Loose hair can be removed with gentle rubbing using a special rubber glove. The use of damp cloth will make the coat sleek and shiny. Regular cleaning up of a Bull terrier keeps it away from the onset of infectious diseases.

Health And Life Span

The Bull Terriers are generally healthy, but some are prone suffer from zinc deficiency which leads to death. Among the health problems suffered by these breeds are deafness, heart problems, renal cortical hypoplasia, slipped patella (dislocation of the kneecap), thyroid problems lens luxation, seizures, allergies, and other skin diseases. Some puppies are born deaf and majority of white Bull Terriers are prone to deafness. 11-14 years is the life span of this breed.

Quick Facts

Alias:	English Bull Terrier	Size:	Medium
Training:	Low	Grooming:	Low
Shedding:	Medium	Exercise:	Daily walk
Energy:	High	Protection:	Medium, will growl and bark