History-Bull Terrier
HISTORY Today's Bull Terrier is the direct descendant of the original bull-and-terrier crosses made in England, it was believed that it was established by mating a Bulldog to the now extinct white English Terrier. Later in order to gain size, it was crossed with the Spanish Pointer. The purpose for which this breed was bred was for fighting ,although this breed hasnt been bred for this for over 100 years, a bull terrier must still be strong and muscular. There is the standard version and the mini version of the bull terrier breed. One might be better than the other for you, depending on your lifestyle.GENERAL APPEARANCE-- The Bull Terrier should have a strong, solid built and muscular body, presenting a symmetrical appearance, with a determined and intelligent expression.The breed is very active, with a sweet disposition and is responsive to discipline . The egg-shaped head, with tiny triangluar eyes are features that separate this breed from any other breed.. Dogs should look masculine, and females should look feminine.
The Bull Terrier is characterized in two colored varieties, white and colored, White Bull Terriers often have color markings on their head/ears. Colored Bull Terriers come is various colors, Brindle, red,fawn and tri colored. A colored Bull Terrier must have at least fifty percent colored to be a colored bull terrier.
If you are interested in a Bull Terrier,, we suggest that you read books on the breed. Visit some kennels, talk to owners who have bull terriers,
Bull Terriers love to be with people, always under foot , give them a bed, chair and they will be up on it sitting or laying with you,
They are very clownish ,giving endless laughter with their funny personality. Lastly, Bull Terriers do what we call a "Bully Run" They will for no reason at all, take off racing from one end of a room to the other end, running into anything that is in their way..Then within a few minutes, that is it!!! They are done!!! Quite Comical and YOU BEST stay out of their way!!!
I always suggests that my puppies/dogs are enrolled in obedience classes. along with lots of socialization and plenty of exercise. A Bull Terrier does not do well if it has to be crated all day long,
A tired puppy/dog is a happy puppy/dog.
LIFE SPAN- I have had Bull terriers that were 12 and 14, living a healthy active life with proper care and nurtition.
My boy, Dozer is 12 and is still doing his bullie runs!!!!
HEALTH- Like in anyother breeds, the Bull Terrier can have health issues, Here are a few that have been in the breed, heart problems, kidney disease, hereditary deafness,skin issues, patellas. When you are purchasing a puppy/dog, the best thing to do, is ask the Breeder if there has been any health issues in the pedigree or if they have had any in their Bull Terriers.