| We begin this article with the basic facts about the | | | | they are not ideal for younger kids. The Bull Terrier |
| breed, then follow up with an in-depth look at their | | | | may either greet strangers with a warm welcome or |
| personality. | | | | with a bit of hostility - this all depends on their |
| Group: Terrier | | | | character. |
| Weight: male: 55-65, female: 45-55 lbs | | | | Care |
| Height: 21-22 inches | | | | This is a breed that is fairly easy to groom, and the |
| Overview | | | | Bull Terrier will be fine if their coat is brushed and |
| The Bull Terrier was established by crossing the | | | | combed on an occasional basis. The Bull Terrier is an |
| Bulldog and the Old English Terrier. It is also said that | | | | average shedding dog, and will shed twice during the |
| they have a bit of Spanish Pointer blood. These dogs | | | | year. Loose and excessive hair can be removed by |
| were bred to attack bulls, and originated in 1830. | | | | using a special rubber glove. You will notice that the |
| During 1850 they were replaced with the White | | | | white hairs are more evident than the coloured hair |
| Cavalier. After that, the Bull Terrier has been used as | | | | on furniture and on clothes. |
| guard dogs, ratters, herders and also as watchdogs. | | | | Training |
| This breed performs particularly well in all of the | | | | Seeing that these dogs are rather stubborn and |
| activities. | | | | self-governing, the Bull Terrier is very difficult to train. |
| Temperament | | | | It is important that obedience training is started at a |
| Bull Terriers are determined and stubborn dogs, and | | | | very early age in order to prevent problems later on. |
| they have outgoing personalities. It is vital for these | | | | The Bull Terrier tends to have dominance issues, and |
| dogs to be socialised properly when still young, | | | | therefore firm and dominant training is a must to |
| otherwise they will develop and aggressive nature | | | | prevent hostility when they are older. Bull Terriers are |
| later on. Seeing that these dogs are fighters by | | | | very keen to please their owners although they can |
| nature, they tend to be aggressive toward other | | | | be very stubborn and hard to train in any facet. |
| dogs. Although the Bull Terrier is fine around children, | | | | |