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Bull Terrier Synopsis:
- Originated in England.
- The modern Bullie is a companion dog.
- They live on average 10 - 14 years.
- They come in white and colored varieties.
- They have a short flat, harsh to the touch coat with a fine gloss.
- They require daily to weekly brushing with a hard bristle brush or
grooming mitt.
- Require infrequent bathing, unless visibly soiled.
- The breed has no specific size standard but is generally 21 - 22 inches in
height, and weigh 45 - 70 pounds.
- They posses a high activity level, and are a smart, independent thinker.
- They are trainable with fun, creative, reward based training, but do not
do well with repetitious training.
- They make good watch dogs.
- They are fun-loving clowns and sensitive companions.
- They require a fenced yard, and their activities should be supervised.
- They are good with children, but can be rough playmates, so they need to
be supervised around small children.
- Must be socialized with other pets, and can be dog aggressive.
- Generally good with strangers.
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