Bull Terrier
Low Maintenance: Grooming the Bull Terrier is a cinch. Though the breed is naturally clean with little doggie odor, a bath every three months (or when he’s dirty) in a mild shampoo is a good idea. Brush his sleek coat with a natural bristle brush or rubber hound mitt once a week. Use coat conditioner/polish to brighten the sheen. The Bull Terrier is the cavalier gladiator — a good-looking tough character. It is strongly built and muscular, longer than it is tall. Its muscle mass combined with its relatively low center of gravity make it difficult for opponents to knock it off its feet. Its distinctive head not only shows off its keen and determined expression, but also its great jaw strength. Its gait is smooth and easy. Its skin is tight, and its coat short, flat and harsh. Exuberant, comical, playful, assertive and very mischievous describes the bull terrier. It is an imaginative breed that often sees things its own way and is stubborn to the end. It needs daily physical and mental exercise lest it exercise its powerful jaws on your home. For all its tough bravado, this is an extremely sweet-natured, affectionate and devoted breed. It can be aggressive with other dogs and small animals. In the early 1800’s it was popular to cross Bulldogs with terriers, and by 1830 fighting between bulls and Bulldogs was a popular ‘sport’. Later they crossed the Bulldog with the Old English Terrier, mixed with some Spanish Pointer to increase its size, which produced the Bull Terrier breed. The ‘Bull’ in ‘Bull Terrier’ derives from the popular practice of ‘bull-baiting’. After dog fighting was abolished, Bull Terriers were bred with the Dalmatian to produce a white colored strain, then again with the Staffordshire Bull Terrier to reintroduce color. Both the white and colored types increased in popularity as pets, and both strains remain today. Famous Bull Terriers include the Target mascot ‘Bullseye’, Spuds MacKenzie, who was used in Bud Light commercials (and later discovered to be a female!), and Patsy Ann, a Bull Terrier from Juneau, Alaska famous for unfailingly predicting the impending arrival of ships to port.
| Breed Group: | Terrier (AKC:1885 & UKC) |
| Playfulness: | 5 stars |
| Trainability: | 2 stars Difficult Training: The Bull Terrier should be given an obedience course when young. Bull Terriers are very strong when fully grown, which makes them difficult to train as adults. Handlers must be patient and understanding, as the Bull Terrier learns quickly but has a stubborn streak. |
| Watchdog Ability: | 5 stars Great Watchdog Ability: This dog will bark and alert its owners when an intruder is present. It exhibits very protective behavior, acts fearless toward any aggressor, and will do what it takes to guard and protect its family. |
| 08: | Buster |
| 10: | Dexter |
| Colors: | Black Brindle Brown Tricolor White |
| Life span: | 10-12 years |
| Other names: | English Bull Terrier, Bully, Gladiator |
| Type: | Purebred |
| 02: | Max |
| 04: | Jake |
| Litter Size: | 1-9 puppies, average 5 |
| Origin: | United Kingdom |
| Size: | Medium |
| 09: | Milo |
| Cat Friendly: | 2 stars |
| Shedding Level: | 3 stars Moderate Shedding: Expect this dog to shed regularly. Be prepared to vacuum often. Brushing will reduce shedding as well as make the coat softer and cleaner. |
| Weight: | 45-80 pounds (20-36 kg) |
| Adaptability: | 4 stars |
| Name: | Bull Terrier |
| 06: | Teddy |
| 07: | Louie |
| Exercise Needs: | 4 stars This breed needs vigorous daily exercise, which includes a daily, long walk. The Bull Terrier has a tendency to become overweight and lazy if it is not properly exercised. |
| Intelligence: | 3 stars Ranking: #66 Full Ranking List |
| Puppy Prices: | Average $1200 - $2000 USD Usually, the average price of an English Bull Terrier puppy from a reputable breeder is between $1,200 and $2,000, while a top-quality Bull Terrier puppy can cost as high as $4,500. Their price depends upon the pup’s age, sex, quality, pedigree, and breeder’s location. |
| 01: | Charlie |
| 05: | Riley |
| Dog Friendly: | 2 stars |
| Popularity: | 2022: #64 2021: #61 2020: #64 2019: #61 2018: #62 2017: #60 2016: #57 2015: #55 |
| 03: | Riley |
| Barking Tendencies: | 2 stars Occassional |
| Grooming: | 1 stars More + Less - Low Maintenance: Grooming the Bull Terrier is a cinch. Though the breed is naturally clean with little doggie odor, a bath every three months (or when he’s dirty) in a mild shampoo is a good idea. Brush his sleek coat with a natural bristle brush or rubber hound mitt once a week. Use coat conditioner/polish to brighten the sheen. |
| Health Issues: | 5 stars Hypoallergenic: No |
| Height: | 20-24 inches (51-61 cm) |
| Rank: | Boy Names |
| Stranger Friendly: | 4 stars |
| Temperament: | Active Keen Protective Sweet-tempered Trainable |
| Apartment Friendly: | 3 stars Bull Terriers will do okay in an apartment if they are sufficiently exercised. They are fairly active indoors and a small yard will do. They prefer warm climates. |
| Child Friendly: | 4 stars Good with Kids: This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them. |