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English Bull Terrier Dog Breed Profile

Created in the 1800's, the English Bull Terrier breed is a cross between the Old English Terrier and the Bulldog

Other Names: Bull Terrier, E.B.T.

K9Obedience Breed Profile

Origin: England

Kennel Club Dog Group: Terrier

Height: Both – 45cm.

Weight: Both – 33kg, variations allowed.

Lifespan: 10-12 years

Exercise Needs: These dogs need plenty of daily exercise and stimulation from their owners. They have very high tolerance and stamina for long exercise sessions, but we would suggest owners don't exercise them to their limit, as they body doesn't always keep up with their minds!!

Feeding Needs: English Bull Terriers like their food and will eat everything that is offered to them. They have a tendency to put on weight so care must be taken to feed the correct proportions which is highly dependent on exercise levels and metabolism of each particular dog.

Common Ailments: The English Bull Terrier is prone to deafness, umbilical hernias and acne.

Physical Description: The Bull Terrier has a long, strong, egg-shaped head that is almost flat between the ears. The bottom jaw is deep and strong. The eyes are triangular shaped, slanting and deeply set. Eye colour can be black or dark brown. The ears are small and set close together. The Bull Terrier has a long muscular neck that is arched from the shoulders. The body is short and strong with a broad chest. The legs are strong and muscular and the tail is short, low set and is carried horizontally. The coat is short and the coat colours can be white, black, brindle, red, fawn and tricolour. All in all a tough, strong dog that can cover the ground with easy strides.

English Bull Terrier K9 Obedience Dog Breed Summary:

English Bull Terriers are friendly dogs that are full of mischief and charm. They have great physical strength and a temperament to match.

These are not ideal dogs for the novice owner as they can be stubborn and destructive if they do not receive the correct positive training from an owner that understands the dog's history and capabilities.

They make good guard dogs and love to play with children but remember…the Bull Terrier was bred to fight and should never be left unsupervised with children or other pets.