Bull Terrier

Fiery, energetic, and loving, this breed can also be protective of his owner and his territory, giving off somewhat of a fearless presence. This breed makes a good watch and/or guard dog. The Bull Terrier is very hardy and sturdy and can tolerate quite a bit of child's play, however should always be supervised, as Bull Terriers can be snippy if they are overly pestered. With proper socialization and training, this breed can do well with other dogs.

It was a certain James Hinks who first standardised the breed type in the 1850s, selecting the egg-shaped head. The breed was first shown in its present form at Birmingham in 1862. The Bull Terrier Club was formed in 1887. The truly interesting thing about the breed is that the standard says quite deliberately, ?There are neither weight nor height limits, but there should be the impression of maximum substance for size of dog consistent with quality and sex. Dog should at all times be balanced.?

A smaller example of the Bull Terrier has been known since the early 19th century but fell out of favour prior to the First World War and was removed from the Kennel Club Breed Register in 1918. In 1938, a revival was spearheaded by Colonel Richard Glyn and a group of fellow enthusiasts who formed the Miniature Bull Terrier Club. The standard is the same as that of the Bull Terrier with the exception of a height limit.

The bull terrier needs to be entertained, either with a good exercise session or mental stimulation every day, preferably both. This is an active breed that enjoys a good run, but he is best to run only in a safe area. He should not stay outdoors, but he should live primarily as a house dog with access to a yard. Coat care is minimal.

The Bull Terrier is a very lively breed. A ball of fire, this dog requires quite a bit of exercise to stay healthy and active. At least a medium sized yard would work best as this breed has almost infinite energy. This breed requires long daily walks, twice a day is best, as they can become destructive if not given the proper stimulation and exercise requirements.

Attention, socialization, supervision around water, and training.

The Bull Terrier does not require much grooming, and an occasional brushing with a rubber brush should be sufficient. Hand plucking may be necessary for dead hairs, but is usually cared for with a brush or comb. This breed is an average shedder, shedding only around twice a year. Removing loose hair should be simple when using a special rubber glove designed for such a task. Ear cleaning is necessary to prevent any difficulties in the future.

The training of the dog should begin from an early age and made by a person with experience in a training course. If it is not training adequatelyfrom an early age when it will grow up, it will be hard to hold. It is an intelligent dog which learns quickly, but because it is stubborn with an independent thinking, the training must be firm, with patience, consequent, it must be taught to respond quick to commands. The socialization with people, other animals and other dogs must be done carefully, from an early age.

The fur of this dog doesn't require much care.The brushing with a rubber glove is enough to remove the dead hair bristles.

The Bull Terrier can be a wonderful pet if thoroughly socialized and trained with a firm hand, but the breed is not recommended for people who don't have the time for these important activities. Can be too energetic for small children, so supervision is r