Bull Terrier
Terrier Group
Height at Shoulders
21-22 in
Weight
50-70 lbs
Life Expectancy
12-13 yrs
History
The Bull Terrier originated in England during the early 1800's. Their Bulldog ancestors were originally bred for the gruesome sport of bull baiting, where a pack of dogs would fight a bull and spectators would bet on the outcome. Once bull baiting became outlawed, people moved to fighting dogs in the cellars of taverns. Bulldogs were too slow and lumbery for the sport, so they were bred with faster, more agile terriers to create the Bull Terrier. Once dog fighting became illegal, Bull Terriers became popular with young gentlemen and were fine-tuned to be more gentle and affectionate.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Bull Terriers share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
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Intelligence
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Affection Towards Family
★★★★★
Friendliness Towards Strangers
★★★★★
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
★★☆☆☆
Exercise Needs
★★★★★
Energy Level
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Sensitivity
★★★★★
Noise Level
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Prey Drive
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Shedding
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Common Traits
Playful, comical, and sometimes mischievous
Tend to be stubborn and strong-willed and can be a bit of a challenge to train
Brave, full of spirit, and protective of their family (especially children)
Require lots of attention and affection and may become destructive if left alone for long periods of time
May be uneasy around strangers, dogs, and other animals if not sufficiently socialized when young
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