A breed of dog, developed for bull-baiting in Britain by crossing bulldogs and terriers; powerful body; long tail; ears pointed, erect; head broad with small eyes; coat short; English bull terrier usually white; Staffordshire bull terrier usually reddish fawn. The American pit bull terrier attracted widespread publicity during the 1980s, following several attacks on people; it became subject to controls and registration in the UK in 1991, along with the tosa fila Brazileira and dogo Argentina. The small form is known as the miniature bull terrier.
| Bull Terrier | ||
|---|---|---|
| English Bull Terrier Profile/Conformation featuring Credetta Crimson Tide | ||
| Country of origin | ||
| England | ||
| Classification and breed standards | ||
| FCI: | Group 3 Section 3 #11 | Stds |
| AKC: | Terrier | Stds |
| ANKC: | Group 2 (Terriers) | Stds |
| CKC: | Group 4 - Terriers | Stds |
| KC (UK): | Terrier | Stds |
| NZKC: | Terrier | Stds |
| UKC: | Terriers | Stds |
The Bull Terrier is a breed of dog in the terrier family.
Appearance
Bull Terriers are thick-set and muscular with a short, dense coat.
There is no set height or weight of the breed but the average is, Height: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm.), Weight: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg.)
Sometimes bull terriers are mistaken to be American Pit Bull Terriers, but they are separate breeds (although related);
Temperament
Bull Terriers are generally friendly dogs. Bull Terriers are one of the better breeds of dogs to have around children, but like all pets a watchful eye is always needed.
Health
Bull Terriers are generally free of disabling genetic diseases.
The Bull terrier's coat is easy to maintain, but grooming can keep it in near-perfect condition. The Bull Terrier requires a fair amount of exercise, but overworking the dog at a young age will cause strained muscles.
History
The now extinct breeds Old English Bulldog and Old English Terrier were crossed to form a new breed of dog called the Bull and Terrier. Around 1860, the Bull and Terrier breed split into two branches, the pure white Bull Terrier and the coloured forms that lived on for another seventy years in the dog fighting pits until they finally were recognized as a legitimate dog breed called the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Although the breed was developed from fighting dogs, the Bull Terrier was intended to be a showdog and companion.
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