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  Bull Terrier Information and Pictures, Miniature Bull Terrier
A Bull Terrier might have a preventive effect and it might defend it's owner in a truly critical situation, but it isn't breed to be a guard dog.
Bull Terriers like to be doing something and fit in well with active families where they receive a great deal of companionship and supervision.
Bull Terriers must be given a lot of companionship, or they may become destructive.
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 Bull and Terrier Breeds (American Staffordshire Terrier, Pit bull terrier, Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier)
The terrier suffix should simply be considered as a relic of their remote ancestors (the ancient "Bull-and-Terriers"), not as an indication of these dogs' classification, type or genetic make-up (they are not "half terrier, half bull" as is sometimes assumed).
These dogs and their descendants were often known under names that referred to their breeds or place of origin (staffordshire bull terrier, half-and-half or blue paul terrier, the now-extinct Scottish version of the English Bull Terrier), or to their function (pit bull terrier).
While the American Staffordshire Terrier was recognized in 1936 by the AKC some breeders continued to register their dogs with the UKC and the ADBA.
www.bulldoginformation.com /bull-and-terrier-breeds.html   (1128 words)

  
  Pit Bull Breed History
Bull baiting is a sport in which a tethered bull, brought to market for slaughter, would be attacked by bulldogs.
The Bull and Terrier was bred for aggression to other dogs, unrelenting bravery, a high pain threshold, a superior blood clotting ability to aid him when wounded, a willingness to fight to the end, and an unmatched affection for people.
The name was changed in 1972 to the American Staffordshire Terrier to distinguish the breed from the Staffordshire Bull Terrier of England, the ancestor to the American dogs, which was recognized by the AKC in 1974.
www.pitbullsoforegon.com /breed_history.html   (1225 words)

  
  Bull Terrier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Bull Terrier is a breed of dog in the terrier family.
Bull Terriers are thick-set and muscular with a short, dense coat.
Around 1860, the Bull and Terrier breed split into two branches, the pure white Bull Terrier and the coloured forms that lived on for another seventy years in the dog fighting pits until they finally were recognized as a legitimate dog breed called the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
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 Bull and Terrier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Bull and Terrier is a cross between the Old English Bulldog and the Old English Terrier.
Around 1860, the Bull and Terrier breed split into two branches, the pure white Bull Terrier and the coloured forms that lived on for another seventy years in the dog pit until they finally were recognized as a legitimate dog breed called the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
A celebrated Bull and Terrier named "Billy", weighing approximately 26 pounds, had a proud rat-baiting career crowned on April 22, 1823, when a world record was set with a hundred rats killed in five-and-a-half minutes.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bull_and_Terrier   (420 words)

  
 The Bull Terrier.Com...Bull Terrier History
Bull Terriers arose from a family called "bull and terrier" dogs during the 19th century.
Bull terriers were bred for companionship and the sport of conformation, not for fighting.
The white bull terriers of today are a result of a white masking factor that masks the color of the dog.
www.thebullterrier.com /bthistory.shtml   (682 words)

  
 Dog and Kennel Magazine
Most bull terriers have lived down their blatantly aggressive temperaments and will tolerate other dogs briefly, but woe to the dog that even thinks about challenging a bullie to a fight.
Some bull terriers get on famously with other dogs, but there is no reason to risk awakening the bellicose heritage that exists in even the most placid members of the breed.
Bull terriers are, by and large, a healthy breed, but like all pedigreed animals they are plagued by certain maladies.
www.petpublishing.com /dogken/breeds/bullterr.shtml   (2008 words)

  
 Bull Terrier History
Bull Terriers arose from a family called "bull and terrier" dogs during the 19th century.
Bull terriers were bred for companionship and the sport of conformation, not for fighting.
The white bull terriers of today are a result of a white masking factor that masks the color of the dog.
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 American Pit Bull Terrier
Some AKC-registered American Staffordshire Terriers are dual-registered as American Pit Bull Terriers with the UKC; however, this draws criticism from many who point out that the bloodlines have been separate for too long for these to be considered the same breed.
A forbearer to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, they were originally bred to be a fighting dog.
Bull baiting was banned in England in 1835 and these dogs are no longer been bred to fights.
www.bulldogbreeds.com /americanpitbullterrier.html   (979 words)

  
 English Bull Terriers: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
A Bull Terrier should not be kept with another dog of the same sex, and cats may or may not be safe.
Bull Terriers, whether Standard or Miniature, are very active dogs who MUST have regular opportunities to vent their high energy and to use their busy minds to do interesting things.
Bull Terriers are NOT Pit Bull Terriers, but they are often lumped together by public officials and the media as potentially dangerous dogs.
www.yourpurebredpuppy.com /reviews/bullterriers.html   (1177 words)

  
 Dog Owner's Guide Profile: The American Pit Bull Terrier
The Bull and Terrier was bred for aggression to other dogs, unrelenting bravery, a high pain threshold, a willingness to fight to the end, and an affection for people.
The name was changed in 1972 to the American Staffordshire Terrier to distinguish the breed from the Staffordshire Bull Terrier of England, the ancestor of the American dogs, which was recognized by AKC in 1974.
In fact, the well-bred American Pit Bull Terrier is a family guardian and protector; an intelligent and obedient pet; a sweet, even-tempered dog that serves well as a help-mate to handicapped owner and friend to small children; and a healthy, hardy dog that complains little and offers much to his family.
www.canismajor.com /dog/amerpit.html   (1560 words)

  
 All About Bull Terriers and Miniature Bull Terriers - 1-57779-069-3
Throughout this book Bull Terriers are generally referred to as "he" simply to avoid using the awkward "he or she" or "he/she." The dogs do, of course, come in two genders.
Bull Terriers that are raised with other dogs and even with cats usually live peacefully with their housemates.
Bull Terriers seem to distinguish between "their own cats" and "other cats." Some years ago I placed a three-year-old brindle male with a retired gentleman who owned a cat.
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 American Pit Bull Terrier
The American Pit Bull Terrier is a medium-sized, solidly built, short-coated dog with smooth, well-defined musculature.
The American Pit Bull Terrier's many talents did not go unnoticed by farmers and ranchers who used their APBTs for protection, as catch dogs for semi-wild cattle and hogs, to hunt, to drive livestock, and as family companions.
The essential characteristics of the American Pit Bull Terrier are strength, confidence, and zest for life.
www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/American_Pit_Bull_Terrier.htm   (440 words)

  
 Bull Terrier
Miniature Bull Terriers must measure 35,5 cm (14 in) or less and weigh 9 kg (20 lb) or less.
The Bull Terrier was bred from crosses of Bulldogs with terriers to create the “gladiator of the dog race”.
The Bull Terrier was recognized by The Kennel Club in 1933.
www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/Bull_Terrier.htm   (223 words)

  
 Bull Terrier
The bull terrier is a member of the terrier group.
Bull Terriers like their food so their food intake should be monitored closely as they do have a tendency to put on weight.
Bred by crossing a Bulldog with a terrier, this dog was produced to fight to the death in the bloody sport of bull baiting.
www.petplanet.co.uk /petplanet/breeds/Bull_Terrier.htm   (619 words)

  
 Bull Terrier, Bull Terriers, breeders, puppies, for sale, dogs
A Bull Terriers coat should be brush with a firm bristle brush.
Bull Terriers were crossed with the old English Bulldog and terriers early in the 19th century.
Bull Terriers are prized for their courage, agility and speed.
www.puppydogweb.com /caninebreeds/bullter.htm   (248 words)

  
 American Pit Bull Terrier, Pit Bulls, Pitbulls
The American Pit Bull Terrier is a good-natured, amusing, extremely loyal and affectionate family pet, which is good with children and adults.
American Pit Bull Terriers must have plenty of regular exercise and need to be taken on long daily walks.
In a lot of cases when the media is reporting about a Pit Bull attacking, it is indeed not even a Pit Bull at all, but a mixed breed of some sort, or another bull breed all together.
www.dogbreedinfo.com /americanpitbull.htm   (1587 words)

  
 Bull Terrier Cards
Bull Terriers are blessed with some of the nicest cards and stamps available for any breed.
He was bred and trained as a vermin-killer and a fighting dog, combining the dash of the Terrier with the fighting instinct of the Bulldog; his ears being well cropped, as a protection against opponents in the pit.
The Bull Terrier, despite its somewhat fierce appearance, is a gentle dog and utterly reliable with children, especially the bitch, which will literally let them climb all over her.
www.animalstamps.com /bullterriercard.htm   (2853 words)

  
 Staffordshire Bull Terriers
The first Staffordshire Bull Terriers brought to the United States lived their lives out simply as companions; it was not until 1975 that the American Kennel Club recognized the Staffordshire Bull Terrier as a registerable breed that could be shown outside of the Miscellaneous Classes.
Pit Bull Terriers also range widely in size; the early breeders preferred a smaller dog the size of a Stafford and today the American Pit Bull Terriers which are registered and exhibited seem to run on the smaller side.
The cheeks of a Bull Terrier are not pronounced.
www.k9web.com /dog-faqs/breeds/staffords.html   (2239 words)

  
 Bull Terrier Information
They were then called "bull and terrier." Years later, in an attempt to make the breed larger, they were crossed with Spanish Pointers.
Bull Terriers require a lot of patience, especially during the puppy months.
It is always wise to limit a puppy/ adolescence bull terrier's strenuous activity to help not cause undue strain on young joints.
www.sidyboysfoolin.com /BullTerrier.html   (909 words)

  
 What to feed a Bull Terrier
Therefore, I suggest that Bull Terrier owners try to feed their present companion pets with foods that contain what this breed requires.
For the Bull Terrier I recommend foods that contain their protein from beef and wheat, the carbohydrates from potatoes, and the fiber from cabbage.
There are over 170 different molecular forms of the mineral "calcium." The source of the mineral calcium that a Bull Terrier can easily assimilate can be hard for a different breed to assimilate and thus that other breed can develop kidney stones on the best source of calcium for a Bull Terrier.
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 Bull Terrier at Doxette - The Right Dog Antiques and Collectibles   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Bull Terrier Dog 1979 Picture History There are two varieties of the Bull Terrier breed, the white and the colored.
Bull Terrier Dog White And Colored Pictured are Bull Terrier dogs in both the solid white and the colored variety.
Bull Terrier Dog Pattreiouex Senior Service Cigarette Bull Terrier puppies cigarette card issued in 1939 by J. Pattreiouex Ltd. This card was given as a free premium and was inserted into a packet of 20 Senior Service cigarettes.
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 Consider the BT
Bull Terriers are not inclined to be malicious
We have tried to show you that the Bull Terrier is one of the most delightful dogs, but also one that requires restraint.
With his curiosity and exuberance, a Bull Terrier will make his presence in the house known, often to your amusement and sometimes to your chagrin.
www.oc-bullterrierclub.com /consider_the_bt.htm   (841 words)

  
 Bull Terrier Information   (Site not responding. Last check: )
As the name implies, the Bull Terrier came about by mating a bulldog and a terrier.
They were bred to bait bulls but were also used extensively as pit dogs where they fought other dogs, badgers and vermin.
Bull Terriers are usually all white, brindle, or white with a little spot of color around their eyes.
www.thepetprofessor.com /breed_profiles/dogs/bull_terrier.aspx   (307 words)

  
 What to feed a Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Yet ironically, this breed was the last of the Bull and Terrier breeds to be registered by either the Kennel Club of England or the American Kennel Club.
For the Staffordshire Bull Terrier I recommend foods that are a blend of beef, wheat, corn, potatoes, carrots, and cabbage.
If you want to buy a commercial all-breed food to feed your Staffordshire Bull Terrier, I suggest that you visit some of the web sites listed on my Tail-Wagging Links page or read the articles at this web site that tell you what is in commercial dog foods and how to read their labels.
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 Boromir Bull Terriers (New Zealand)
Bull Terrier Clubs around the world instruct members not to breed from deaf or partially deaf dogs.
The first litter of Bull Terrier pups to be tested in New Zealand was our 2002 litter from Ch Boromir Body Paint ROM, who (to our relief), all passed in both ears.
A miniature Bull Terrier Club has recently been formed, this is not recognised by the NZKC yet, but will be holding match days, and sends out a regular bulletin.
www.bullterrier.co.nz /index1.html   (814 words)

  
 Bull Terrier's WebRing   (Site not responding. Last check: )
This Bull & Terrier Webring is dedicated to all of the dog breeds catagorized as the Bull & Terrier.
We are show dog enthusiusts formerly associated with Staffordshire Bull Terriers and are at present campainging 2 American Cocker Spaniels under the Marechal prefix,and 1 Boston Terrier bred at Talbra.
Donnybrook Staffordshire Bull Terriers is your link to information on Staffordshire Bull Terriers in the Southeastern United States.
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