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BREED: Bull Terrier.
ORIGIN: Great Britain.
HISTORY:The Bull Terrier was bred from crosses of Bulldogs with terriers to create the “gladiator of the dog race”. The new breed was first used for bull-baiting then for dog fighting. In 1835, these practices were outlawed. The Bull Terrier’s silhouette was refined in the second half of the nineteenth century and a white variety was selectively bred, giving birth to the modern breed. DESCRIPTION: The Bull Terrier has a thick-set, muscular body with a triangular head, described as egg shaped. There being no set size they can weigh between 15 and 36kg and stand between 40 and 56cm high. The short dense coat can be white, any other colour or white with any colour markings. Blue and liver are not desirable.
CHARACTER: They are courageous, intelligent and friendly. They have enormous strength and should be kept active both in mind and body. Their strong jaws can cause destruction if bored. They are very good companions for children as they can take lots of abuse and are protective of children put in their charge. Make good guard dogs though they do not bark often.
WHAT TO CONSIDER ON ACQUIRING A BULL TERRIER: All puppies should be tested for deafness. This condition is most common in pure white dogs. They are prone to umbilical hernias and acne.