Severe manners demanded harsh dogs. Old fighting dogs, bred in England to participate in dog fights or to persecute bulls or bears, bull-and-terriers had powerful grip, tenacity, dexterity and speed. But with the ban on cruel entertainment at the end of the 19th century, the demand for such aggressive dogs fell, people were interested in other qualities of the breed, such as loyalty, trust in the person.
As a result, in the process of crossing the bull and terrier with the Dalmatians and white English terriers, a new lightweight breed of fighting dogs was obtained - the white bull terrier.
Appearance
The bull terrier looks quite menacing. He has medium height, the height at the withers of an adult varies in the range from 51 to 63 cm. Weight is from 25 to 35 kg. Such a strong-build dog, with strongly developed jaws, it involuntarily causes unaccountable fear among others. In addition to standard sizes, there is also a dwarf subspecies of bull terriers, when the height of an adult dog does not exceed 36 cm, and weight does not exceed 12 kg.
The head of the bull terrier is large, with a flat forehead, turning without drops into a long, slightly hunchbacked muzzle. Small dark brown eyes in the form of triangles are significantly deepened in the orbits of the skull. Narrow small triangular-shaped ears stand high and at a short distance.
A strong, muscular neck of medium length smoothly passes into a powerful croup. The back is short and strong. The chest is wide, with pronounced muscles. If you look from the side, you can see that the dog’s stomach is much higher above the ground than the chest. A short tail, tapering towards the end, is set below the level of the back. Long and strong legs are parallel.Short, coarse coat adheres tightly to tightly stretched skin.
The most common color in bull terriers is white. Moreover, those that have colored spots on their heads are considered to be white.
If colored spots descend below the neck, then the dog is considered white with marks.
The following color tints are allowed:
- redhead of all shades except the lightest, which is considered fawn;
- black, which is quite rare; usually a dog with such a fur coat has small white spots in the chest area or small "socks", which is why this color is referred to as bicolor;
- red-white or black-and-white individuals are colored in a ratio of 50 to 50, with white spots usually located in the neck, chest, muzzle, legs, tail;
- tricolor dogs are usually painted black and white with a small amount of red or brown, with white occupying about half of the area in the form of spots; all colors have clear boundaries and are clearly distinguishable;
- The tiger color of the bull terrier was not recognized immediately, but then it was very fond of the breed's lovers; permissible red with brown stripes or black with red;
- tiger-white are distinguished by the presence of white spots not only in the chest or legs, but also on the muzzle.
Important! All other colors of the dog coat do not meet the standards, dogs of such colors are not allowed for breeding.
Character
Bull terriers are fighting dogs, so they have a peculiar character. The behavior of the dog is very dependent on the will and determination of the owner.
With proper education, the bull terrier is particularly loyal, knows how to get along with children and is very sensitive to the mood of its owner.
An active, curious and playful dog requires constant attention. The bull terrier loves to communicate with him, reward affection, but is very jealous of other pets. With the appearance of such a dog in the house, you can forget about silence and doing nothing. Where there is a dog, there is always movement, games and bustle.
Thanks to its fighting skills, the bull terrier - This is a wonderful guard. In case of danger, the dog no doubt rushes to protect family members. The dog is also very distrustful of strangers who do not show aggression. Therefore, in the company of an unfamiliar dog, it is worth behaving extremely carefully so as not to cause a negative reaction in her.
An excellent scent and unlimited courage make the bull terrier an indispensable assistant in the hunt.
How to raise a dog?
They breed a bull terrier throughout their lives, as the stubbornness and independence of the dog will provoke it to try to take a leading position.
In the process of raising a puppy, one must remember that the aggressive behavior of the owner and harsh punishments will lead to the bitterness of the dog, which cannot be kept in the apartment for free.
Do not encourage manifestations of aggression in a puppy, creating a sense of permissiveness in him. In the process of training, incentive measures for any correct actions and actions are used. The dog must clearly understand who is the owner of the house. This is achieved by perseverance, consistency, rigor, but at the same time, love for the pet.
Care and Feeding
Bull terriers are very clean, so they need minimal care, which is manifested in the following:
- bathing up to three times a year, weekly combing;
- cleaning eyes and ears after walking;
- weekly brushing and the formation of the correct bite;
- nail clipping;
- daily long walks with active games;
- in cold weather, take the dog out for a walk in overalls.
You can feed bull terriers with natural feed, including the following products:
- meat and offal (poultry, beef or rabbit);
- sea fish;
- vegetables;
- cereals;
- egg;
- dairy products.
Important! If you don’t have time to make the menu yourself, then you can use super-premium dry food.
In the next video you will learn the features and character of the bull terrier breed.
