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Bull Terrier Dog Breed
Terrier Dog Classification: Bull Terriers
are working dogs.
Other Names: English Bull Terrier, Bully,
Gladiator, The White Cavalier,
Terrier in Foreign Languages:
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Czech: teriér
Dutch: terriër
Finnish: terrieri
French: terrier
German: Terrier
Lithuanian: terjeras
Navajo: lééchaa'í hadaalzheehígíí
Russian: ter'jér
Scottish Gaelic: abhag
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Origins: Bull Terriers were initially
bred to bait bulls (hence their names). They were
also used for dog fighting across Europe.
Description: Bull Terriers have a distinctive
shaped head, that is a long oval shape. Bull Terriers
have thick necks, and thin erect ears, They are
large boned and heavily muscled with a low center
of gravity, making the breed a force of nature.
Size: Bull Terriers weigh between 50 and
85 lbs, they stand 18 to 22 inches tall at their
shoulder.
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weight
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height |
| Male |
50-85 lbs |
18-22 inches tall |
| Female |
50-85 lbs |
18-22 inches tall |
Coat: Bull Terriers have a short, flat
coat that is typically white, but may have markings.
Brindle coats are also frequently seen. Bull Terriers
can also be fawn, brown and tan.
Disposition: Bull Terriers are assertive,
playful, and extremely stubborn. Bull Terriers
are often aggressive with other dogs and small
animals.
Type Dog: Bull Terriers are working dogs.
Litter Size: Bull Terriers give birth
to litters with 1 to 9 puppies.
Behavior: Bull Terriers require daily
physical and mental exercise. Bull Terriers are
aggressive dogs that should be heavily socialized
at a young age.
Traits: Bull Terriers are fearless, determined,
and stubborn.
Country of Origin: England
Life Span: Bull Terrier has a typical
life span 9 to 12 years.
Club Recognition: FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC,
KC(UK), NZKC, UKC
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