Bull Terrier
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- Dog Breed Group
- Terrier Dogs
- Origin of Breed
- England, hunting dog.
- Life Expectancy
- 10 - 14 Years
- Color
- Pure white, brindle, black, red, fawn and tri-colored.
- Coat
- Short and flat.
- Exercise Needs
- Needs plenty of exercise, keep on a leash when in public.
- Temperament
- The Bull Terrier when properly trained tends to be friendly and have a good temperament. He is also fearless and determined.
- Good with Children
- Good with children, if properly socialized and supervised. Needs to be properly socialized to other pets and supervised, but dog
- Grooming Needs
- Brush coat with a firm bristle brush and bathe only when necessary. Rubbing of the coat will keep it shiny and clean.
- Average Size - Male (in)
- 21 - 22
- Average Size - Female (in)
- 21 - 22
- Average Weight - Male (lbs)
- 52 - 62
- Average Weight - Female (lbs)
- 52 - 62
- Health Issues
- Hereditary zinc deficiency. Some puppies are born deaf.v
- Living Conditions
- Indoor- outdoor dog that does best with a fenced yard and plenty of play outlets.
Breed Description
Known for his sense of humor he is an outgoing dog with a dominant nature who needs firm handling by his owner. A tenacious fighter, he is most often dog-aggressive and has a high prey drive towards small animals such as cats. Crossed with the old English Bulldog and terriers early in the 19th century he was a lighter more agile dog who was used to bait bulls, dog fighting and to tackle vermin. Prized for their courage, agility and speed.