Bull Terrier Dogs Information

Written by: Debbie Moore

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Alternate Names: English Bull Terrier

Common Misspellings:  Bullterrier, Bull Terrior, Bull Terier, Minature Bull Terrier

Learn all about Bull Terrier Dogs and Puppies through our indepth guide to the Bull Terrier dog breed. You'll find solid information about Bull Terrier dog history, Bull Terrier life expectancy Bull Terrier dog appearance, Bull Terrier temperament and personality, Bull Terrier health problems, Bull Terrier puppy care, training Bull Terrier puppy dogs and more. Also includes important information about choosing a responsible Bull Terrier dog breeder.

Despite the rather "tough" appearance, the Bull Terrier is a real sweetie!

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Bull Terrier Facts

The Bull Terrier Dog Breed In Brief

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

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Bull Terrier Weight:

Bull Terrier Color Variations: White, White with markings

Bull Terrier Size Variations: Miniature Bull Terrier

Bull Terrier Exercise Needs: Moderate

Bull Terrier Grooming Demands: Minimal

Bull Terrier Trainability: Medium Difficult

Bull Terrier Life Expectancy:

Average Bull Terrier Prices: $750 to $2500, depending on Pedigree

Good With Children: Yes

Good With Other Pets: Yes

Breed Group: Terrier

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Bull Terrier Dog History

This adorable terrier breed (made popular by "Spuds McKenzie" of Budweiser beer commercials) originated in England - a cross between the (now extinct) White English Terrier and the English Bulldog - and has since muscled his way into the hearts and homes of dog lovers everywhere.

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Bull Terrier Dog Appearance

This muscular, heavy-set breed has a short, glossy coat that comes in two variations - all white or white with markings.

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Bull Terrier Grooming

The Bull Terrier needs minimal grooming and only moderate exercise, making it suitable for almost any sized home - city or country.

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Bull Terrier Exercise Needs

Bull Terriers enjoy a moderate amount of exercise. They need their exercise in order to stay fit and healthy, so a good walk twice a day should be given.

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Bull Terrier Temperament

Friendly and fun-loving with a feisty side, the Bull Terrier makes an exceptional family pet who loves people - especially children.

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Bull Terrier Training

Bull Terrier Health

Bull Terriers are prone to food allergies and should follow a prescribed diet.

Bull Terriers (especially all white dogs) can be prone to deafness.

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Is the Bull Terrier Right For You?

Bull Terriers thrive on human attention, and do not enjoy being cooped up by themselves, preferring to keep their owners company. This is not a good breed for you if you can't spare the time needed to keep your Bull Terrier company.

If you're looking for a great family dog that is good with children, the Bull Terrier is a sure fit.

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Bull Terrier Prices

Average Bull Terrier Price: $750 - $1000

Price always varies when it comes to the purchase of a quality, home-raised healthy Bull Terrier dog or puppy. It's of utmost importance that you place the most weight on acquiring a great Bull Terrier puppy from a highly responsible, reputable breeder, and put the price as a secondary concern in making your decision.

Buying a Bull Terrier dog or puppy at a cheap price from a breeder of questionable reputation can be a one-way ticket to heartbreak and great additional expense throughout the dog's life, should your Bull Terrier puppy have hereditary health problems or behavior and temperament issues (which very often is the case with cheap-priced puppies). Buying from a highly reputable Bull Terrier breeder is your best insurance for acquiring a well socialized, healthy puppy of stable temperament.

Bull Terrier prices also will vary according to the puppy's conformation; puppies placed as pets and companions will generally be less expensive as show-quality Bull Terrier puppies intended to be shown in conformation.

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Finding Bull Terrier Puppies For Sale By Reputable Breeders

If you are ready to add an adorable Bull Terrier puppy to your family, be sure to check out Dogs and Puppies Central's directory of Bull Terrier Puppies For Sale, where you will find photos and information posted by reputable Bull Terrier breeders. We actively screen Bull Terrier breeders who wish to advertise on our service by asking that they meet and follow our Guidelines For Responsible Dog Breeders. We also ask for - and check - three references from each breeder.

By performing an initial dog breeder screening, it is our hope that we can help put you in touch with a caring, responsible Bull Terrier breeder near you. We cannot physically inspect the premises and dogs owned by breeders advertising with us, so you need to be responsible for doing the final inspection and interview.

Let's stop the cruelty of puppy mills. Please help us keep money out of the hands of puppy mills, back yard breeders and pet stores. Buy your Bull Terrier puppy only from a responsible, caring hobby breeder that raises their dogs and puppies in a loving home environment.

When you locate that perfect Bull Terrier puppy - please be sure to send us some photos to be included in our growing gallery of Bull Terrier dog and puppy pictures!

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Additional Bull Terrier Resources:

• Bull Terrier Wikipedia Profile
• AKC Bull Terrier Breed Profile
• Bull Terrier Pictures
• Bull Terrier Videos

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