Bull Terrier

The Bull Terrier’s (also known as the Bullie) most recognizable feature is its head; it is egg-shaped when viewed from the front, almost flat at the top, with a Roman shaped muzzle sloping down toward the tip of the nose with no real stop or the place where the “nose” begins. The Bullie has very unique triangle shaped eyes that are small, dark and deep set. The Bull Terrier and the Miniature Bull Terrier are the only two recognized breeds that have triangle shaped eyes.

Bull Terrier´s are Robust and Muscular

The Bullie’s shoulders are robust and muscular and the tail is carried horizontally. The Bullie has a jaunty gait, and is affectionately known as the “gladiator of the canine race”. Historically, like most terriers, the Bullie was bred to hunt vermin underground.

The Bullie’s average height is 20 – 24 inches (51 – 61 cm) and average weight is 44 – 85 pounds (20 – 38 kg).

The Bull Terrier is a very powerful breed and is difficult to train, so this breed is not recommended for a first time dog owner. The physical power is matched by its intelligence, which makes them a reliable pet for experienced dog owners. This breed needs to stay active in the body and the mind and they love to have fun playing outdoors. Bullies can be extremely strong willed and dominant, especially the males. The Bullie Is not an ordinary dog, it is mentally and physically strong and needs a strict leadership and discipline regiment from day one. The Bullie may seem like a playful and mischievous puppy at first but owners must be aware to look for, recognize and deal with any aggressive and/or dominant behaviour even within the first six months. The responsibility to properly train these beautiful animals lies with the owners and/or breeders. It is very rare to find a genuinely “bad” Bull Terrier.

The Bullie has a High Pain Treshold

As the Bullie ages, it becomes more accepting of children and it has a high pain threshold so they are less likely to hurt a child with a defensive bite. The younger dogs may consider a child as a playmate and because of their strength, could accidentally hurt a child. Females of the breed have been noted to be protective of children in their guard and they make formidable guard dogs when the owners are away.