General Tips about Bull Terrier breed
Bull Terrier is a dog breed
originating from England and relating to Terriers family.
Terriers is a group of dogs meant for baiting of rodents
and animal hunting.
In none of the classifications this dog breed relates to the
notion - "fighting dog". Moreover, FCI relates these dogs to 3rd
group (Terriers), for 3rd section (Bulldog type Terriers).
Bull Terrier's character
Bull Terrier is a dog not for every dog owner. This dog is a
personality with unique character and huge fortitude, playing
very important part in his owner's life. Would you like to have
a dog that is joyful and active, cheerful and curious, agile and
playful, sensible and devoted, loving and attached to its owner?
Or you would like to have a dog, that will be stubborn and
headstrong, presuming and fearless, masterful and seeking
domination, as well as inclined to destructive behavior? Those
people who accept and deal with negative traits of Bull Terrier,
get much more benefit in comparison with loss, due to the great
amount of positive features of this breed. True devotion,
loyalty and tenderness to its owner combine with amusing
curiosity, joviality and staggering sense of humor. Thanks to
these great traits, Bull Terrier becomes a friend for life.
Living together and watching him is the biggest pleasure, that
you will be never bored with, because Bull Terrier thinks up
something new all the time!
Bull Terriers are friendly with people and like to play with
children. Without special training they will never show
aggression to strangers. They love their owners and are very
devoted to family and often suffer from loneliness. This breed
is absolutely unaccommodated to keeping it on the leash in the
doghouse. Bull Terrier loves his owner so much, that can drive
him crazy. He will be always lying at his feet, on his knees or
anywhere he is allowed to, this dog will follow his owner and
will be trying to help every minute! At any time Bull Terrier is
ready to come with his owner, no matter where he is going to.
Generally, breeders do not recommend for physically weak
people, inexperienced dog handlers or those who just have no
time to train the dog to keep a Bull Terrier. Actually, it
refers only to those who have no time for breeding a dog. Even
if you are a beginner and ready to devote you life to your dog,
then it won't be a bad idea to start with a Bull Terrier.
Physically not strong people can also handle this dog, as even a
child can handle a good-mannered dog. But if you have no time or
will then this dog is not for you!
Bull Terrier Breeding
You should pay special attention to breeding. As a rule Bull
Terriers have their own point of view on the situation, they are
stubborn and persistent in gaining their goals, very inventive
and skillful. It won't be difficult for the owner to reach
understanding and to establish certain rules of behavior through
love and patience. In spite of the well-established opinion,
Bull Terrier can be trained and it depends only from the owner
whether to breed an uncontrollable aggressor or obedient
peaceful companion, wagging his tail.
Bull Terrier maintenance
Bull Terriers are very easy to manage. No additional skills
or knowledge different from keeping of other dogs are required.
Since the representatives of this breed are very devoted to
their owners, many hygienic procedures like comb-out or ear
cleaning is taken with delight. Bull Terrier will lie blissfully
and will let you do everything you want.
Bull Terriers easily get used to life in apartments. Thanks
to the small sizes, they can be easily kept in city flats. They
like comfort and warmth, love sofas, armchairs and beds (mostly
their owner's one), but at the same time, these dogs are very
active and need physical loads as well as long walks.
Nowadays Bull Terriers mostly used for hunting, as rescue
dogs and for rehabilitation of disabled children, they often
participate sports like agility and weight pulling.
