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Bull Terrier
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Description
The Bull Terrier has a short, dense coat that comes in white, black, brindle, red, fawn and tri-color. A thick-set muscular, well-proportioned animal, its most distinctive feature is its head, which is almost flat at the top, sloping evenly down to the end of the nose with no stop. The eyes are small, dark, almond-shaped and closely set. The body is full and round, while the shoulders are robust and muscular and the tail is carried horizontally.
Height: 21-22 inches (53-56 cm.)
Weight: 45-60 pounds (20-27kg.)
The Bull Terrier is a loyal, polite, and obedient dog. Courageous, scrappy, fun-loving, active, clownish and fearless. This breed can be a wonderful pet if very thoroughly socialized and trained. Too energetic for small children. They are very protective and willful. Do not encourage this breed to be possessive or jealous. They need very firm training and lots of exercise. They can be extremely aggressive with other dogs. They are not recommended with other pets. They make excellent watch and guard dogs. This breed can be difficult to train.
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Average puppy price
$0.00
Lifespan
9 - 15 years
Size category
Medium
Feeding requirements
Bull Terriers like their food so keep an eye on their weight.
Ailments
A generally healthy breed. Keep an eye on their weight. They are known chewers and should be watched in case they swallow foreign objects.
Susceptibility to illness
Low
Energy
Medium
Amount of exercise
This breed needs vigorous daily exercise. Keep these dogs on the lead, they will fight ferociously with other dogs.
Intelligence
Bull Terriers are intelligent and learn quickly. However they can be stubborn and have a will of their own so firm training is needed.
Distress Caused if left alone
High
Suitability as a guard dog
High
Tendency to bark
Low
Ease of transportation
High
Level of aggression
Medium
Compatibility with other animals
Medium
Suitable for children
Medium
Grooming
The Bull Terrier is easy to groom. An occasional combing and brushing will suffice.
Coat length
Short
Shedding
Little
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