| Description: The Bull Terrier is a strong, muscular, | | | | affectionate dog. This dog becomes extremely |
| medium to large sized dog. This dog will be found to | | | | attached to its human family and wants to be with |
| be 20 to 24 inches at the withers and will weigh from | | | | them at all times. The Bull Terrier will suffer if away |
| 45 to 80 pounds. The head of the Bullterrier makes it | | | | from them for long periods. This is a very playful dog, |
| instantly recognizable, as it is egg shaped when | | | | even something of a clown, and loves being with |
| viewed from the front and there is no stop. The short, | | | | children. The exuberance of the Bull Terrier may be |
| hard coat is found in either a white or colored form, | | | | too much for small children, however. This terrier does |
| which will find the coat with black, red, brindle, or fawn | | | | need to have an owner who can display leadership. |
| with white. This terrier has a life span of around 10 to | | | | Health Issues: The Bull Terrier is a breed that shows |
| 12 years. It is also called the English Bull Terrier or the | | | | more deafness than usual in its bloodlines. The white |
| Standard Bullterrier. | | | | dogs are especially susceptible to this. Dislocation of |
| History: The Bull Terrier was bred originally to take part | | | | the kneecap is fairly common in this breed as well. This |
| in the 'sport' of bull baiting. As the devotees of bull | | | | terrier can also suffer from obsessive compulsive |
| baiting wanted a more agile dog than the rather | | | | disorders where the dog will lick or chew or scratch |
| ponderous Bulldog, this dog was bred to the English | | | | for hours unless stopped. This can usually be controlled |
| Terrier and Spanish Pointer. As a contender in the bull | | | | medically. Zinc deficiency can also cause serious |
| baiting ring, however, the Bullterrier was a flop. It was | | | | problems in this breed. |
| used to attacking animals tied to a post, and did not do | | | | Grooming: As the Bull Terrier has very short hair, it is |
| well with free contestants. However, the dog had | | | | easy to groom. A weekly brushing will keep the coat in |
| attracted the attention of quite a few people and was | | | | excellent shape. Check the ears and eyes occasionally |
| kept on as a destroyer of vermin and companion dog. | | | | for irritants and make sure the nails stay short. Running |
| Temperament: The Bull Terrier has had most of the | | | | a chamois cloth over the dog's coat after a brushing |
| aggression bred out of it and is now a very loving and | | | | will give it a very nice shine. |