Bull Terrier

Not to be confused with Bull and terrier.
Bull Terrier
Other namesEnglish Bull Terrier
Bully
OriginEngland
Traits
Height Males No limits
Females No limits
Weight Males No limits
Females No limits
Coat Short, dense
Colour White, brindle, fawn, red, red smut, black, and tricolor (black, red, and white mixture).
Kennel club standards
The Kennel Club standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Bull Terrier is a breed of dog in the terrier family. There is also a miniature version of this breed, the Miniature Bull Terrier. This breed originates in England, where the bull and terrier breeds were originally bred for vermin control and bloodsports. In the mid-19th century, James Hinks began breeding the bull and terriers with English White Terriers, eventually resulting in the modern breed. The Bull Terrier has a distinctive 'egg-shaped' head, triangular eyes, and a robust body.

Bull Terriers have a slightly below average lifespan. White bull terriers have a strong tendency towards deafness, and may also inherit lethal acrodermatitis.

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