Bull Terrier

FCI 11 . Bull type Terriers

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The original ancestor of Bull Terrier was bred in the early 19th century from a cross between the English Bulldog and terriers. The dog served as a biter for bulls and badgers and was also used in dogfighting. Although its use as a fighting dog was already banned in 1835, the breed still struggles with its fighting dog image today. Completely contrary to the omnipresent opinion the Bull Terrier developed in the course of the 19th century as a popular family dog ​​of the English middle class. The nervous and friendly Bull Terrier lived with families in large areas and served as a guard dog and to hunt vermin.

In 1850 the animal trader James Hinks ensured official recognition of the breed. At the end of the 19th century, the Bull Terrier white in color were for a time the status symbol of the English nobility. For a more elegant appearance and a less fizzy character, they crossed paths with Dalmatians and Pointer. Only after the end of World War 2 did the British return to breeding Bull Terrier of different colors. From the beginning the breed was bred in different sizes and today the Standard and the Bull Terrier Miniature are distinguished as independent breeds. Recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale, the Bull Terrier Belongs to the group 3 FCI, of the Terrier. Here it is assigned to the section 3 as Bull type Terriers.

It is a dog strong, muscular and short hair. The accepted colors are white (spots on head only allowed, in other parts of the body they are penalized in exhibitions). The colors black, white, striped, red, Griffon and tricolor are accepted. Trademarks of pigmentation in the skin are not taken into account, When not involved hair. The colors, blue and liver are highly undesirable in competitions, according to breed standard.

The standard of the Bull Terrier Club in England, the ancient breed and originated from the same, It says that the striped is the desired color, given the importance of that color at the time these first specimens were included, that helped to correct problems of deafness and refresh the gene pool of the race, Therefore this recommendation maintains even included in the standard of the breed.

Typical features are the oval shape of its head, that profile will curve downwards from the top of the skull to the end of the snout. The forehead is flat from ear to ear, front head is shaped like an egg. These dogs lack the fronto-nasal depression. And the eyes are triangular in shape, in fact, it is the only recognized breed with triangular eyes. Y, Another curiosity of this small is that, It is one of the few breeds that likes to eat the nails when not cut them.

There are no weight or height limits, but the copy should give an impression of maximum solidity in relation to their distinctive traits and sex, but You can reach the 35 kg. There is one miniature variety where yes, criminalizes overcome some stature.

The hair is easy to maintain, which is why frequent brushing can have it in almost perfect conditions. It can also help add oil in your food.

The Bull Terrier are generally friendly, rarely aggressive. His physical strength is comparable to his intelligence, and both your body and your mind must remain active. They need time to run and exercise. They are not very suitable for beginners in dog breeding, that they require much time to be trained. Dogs are very affectionate and love company, so it is not a good idea to leave them alone for a long time, given that with their powerful jaws together with the stress they get to have in solitude they can lead them to cause a lot of damage to the house. It is an excellent companion and attack dog..

Did you know??

Because of its fun and mischievous personality, The Bull Terrier is sometimes called "the boy in the dog suit.".

It´s extremely strong by which should not be left unattended with one child of 8 years, post tend to skip, play and by their muscle mass can topple unintentionally to the child, for this reason it is advisable to make a gradual socialisation between the child and the dog, so in this way, the dog understands the limits and the child learns to interact with the dog, that is to say, striking a balance.

They need to do enough exercise at young age, but without excess, This can cause muscle problems. It also, the breed is known for being very gluttonous, so it should be dosed food and exercise. Son excellent guard dogs and they have very sharp ears. They may also experience obsessive-compulsive behaviors as chasing the tail hanging around, self-mutilation is, Skip, biting his thigh, eat their feces and licking the leg; these animals like to be in company, generally children.

Curiosities

The Bull Terrier, normally, they are free of genetic diseases. They tend to live in 10 to 12 years, Although they may live longer. The oldest known dog is an Australian named "Puppa Trout.", who lived up the 25 years. The Bull Terrier albinos may be deaf.

Although the name might lead to confusion, the Bull Terrier are not directly related to American Pit Bull Terrier. But, both races have the same ancestry. There is a version in miniature of this race, officially called Bull Terrier miniature.

The Bull terrier needs a consistent upbringing from the start and is definitely not a suitable dog for beginners. If your owner indicates insecurity, he will take advantage of it and try to become a pack leader himself. So, a strong hand and a lot of assertiveness is required for the upbringing of this breed. Since it can react suspiciously and quickly to unfamiliar dogs, must be well socialized from an early age.

The coat of the Bull Terrier does not need any special care. But, should be brushed regularly to remove dead hairs.

There are no breed-typical diseases in the Bull Terrier.. Occasionally, joint problems and especially in the knees and skin irritations can occur.

Nutrition / Food

The feeding of the Bull Terrier is not complicated, because he is quite undemanding when it comes to food. However, your food must be of high quality, low in fat and easily digestible.

The life expectancy of a Bull Terrier

It can reach an average age of 10-14 years.

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Bull Terrier" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

Adaptation ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	friendly dog ​​ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	hair loss ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Affection level ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Need for exercise ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Social need ⓘ 5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Home ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Toilet ⓘ 1,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Friendly with strangers ⓘ 5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
barking ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Health ⓘ 5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Territorial ⓘ 5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Cat friendly ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Intelligence ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Versatility ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Child friendly ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Surveillance ⓘ 5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	joy ⓘ 5,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

What do I have to pay attention to when I buy?

Before taking a Bull Terrier at home, you should know that the conditions of conservation of this breed have been highly regulated throughout Europe since the years 90. Due to its bad reputation, it is on the list of dangerous dog breeds in some countries.. The Bull Terrier can provoke fearful reactions in peers and will not be greeted with joy by everyone. If you still want to have a Bull Terrier, you should try to improve the image of the breed through good education and proper maintenance. According to the studies, the breed is no more aggressive than other dog breeds and resolves conflict situations peacefully.

• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 11
• Group 3: Terriers
• Section 3: Bull type Terriers. Optional proof of work..

Federations:

Federations: FCI ⓘ, AKC ⓘ, ANKC ⓘ, CKC ⓘ, ​KC ⓘ, NZKC ⓘ, UKC ⓘ

England, United Kingdom

05.07.2011.

Use:

Terrier

General appearance:

It is a dog with a vigorous constitution, muscular, well proportioned and active and with a lively expression, decisive and intelligent. A unique characteristic is that its head lacks a fronto-nasal depression. (stop) and it is shaped like an egg.
Regardless of size, males should look masculine and females should look feminine.

Brave, full of spirit with a loving and fun attitude. Balanced and obedient temperament. Although stubborn, is particularly friendly.

Head:

Long, strong and deep to the tip of the snout, but not tosca. Front view must be in the form of an egg and filled; its surface free of depressions or indentations. Profile view, is it bend gently down from the height of the skull to the tip of the nose.

Skull : The top of the skull should be almost flat between the ears.

facial region:

• Truffle : It should be black and curved down at the tip. The Windows are well developed.
• Lips : Well-defined and glued.
• Bite / Teeth : Solid and vigorous lower jaw. Healthy teeth, strong, clean, good size, perfectly regular with a bite of perfectly regular complete scissor, That is, the inner face of the upper incisors is in close contact with the outer face of the lower incisors, the teeth being placed perpendicularly in the jaws..
• Eyes : They should be narrow and triangular, placed obliquely, black or so Brown dark as possible, so that they appear almost black, and with a shiny look. The distance from the tip of the nose to the eyes must be greater than there is from the eyes to the back of the head. Blue or partially bluish color eyes are undesirable.
• Ears : Small, thin and placed very close together. The dog must be able to keep them erect and tips directly upwards.

Neck:

Very muscular, long, arched, tapering from shoulders to head and free from loose skin.

Body:

Well rounded, with well arched ribs, and deep from the cross to the chest region, in such a way that the last one reaches closer to the ground than the abdomen.

• Back : Short, strong; the dorsal line behind the withers is horizontal and arches slightly towards the back.
• Pork loin : Broad and well muscled.
• Breast : Seen from the front, the chest is wide.
• Bottom line and belly : From the chest to the abdomen should form an elegant ascending curve.

Tail:

Short, low-set and carried horizontally. Thick at the base and slimming to a fine point.

Tips

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• General appearance: The dog must be perfectly parallel and good limbs. In adults, the length of the fore limbs should be approximately equal to the depth of the chest.
• Shoulder : Strong and muscular, but not heavy. Spacious scapulae, flat and very attached to the chest and oblique well maintained from the bottom to the top, at almost a right angle with the forearm.
• Elbows : Straight and strong.
• Arms : The forelimbs of round and strong bone.
• Metacarpus : Perpendicular.
• Previous feet : Round and compact with well arched toes.

HINDQUARTERS :

• General appearance: Seen from the rear hind limbs are parallel.
• Thigh : Muscular.
• Knee : With good angle.
• Leg : Well developed.
• The Hock joint: Well angled.
• Metatarsus : Short and strong bones to feet.
• Hind feet : Round and compact with well arched toes.

Movement:

With well coordinated movements, covering ground evenly with easy steps and with a typically jovial air. When jogging, the movement should be parallel to the front and back, only converges towards a central point at a faster speed. You forelegs out well and hindlegs moving smoothly at the hips, flexing them well in the knees and hocks with drive.

Mantle

Attached to the body.

Fur : Short, tight, rough to the touch and with a fine Sheen. In winter you can grow you a layer of soft textured undercoat.

COLOR : White copies : Pure white. The pigmentation of the skin and the spots on the head are not penalizables. Color copies: is the predominant colour; other equal, you prefer the Brindle. The colors black, striped, red, Fawn and tricolor are acceptable. Stains on white fur interspersed are undesirable. The colors blue and liver highly undesirable.

Size and weight:

There are no weight or height limits, but the copy should give the impression of maximum strength consistent with their distinctive traits and sex.

Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation from the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..

FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES :

• Aggressive or fearful dog.
• Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities should be disqualified..

Male specimens should have two normal-appearing testicles., fully descended into the scrotum.

SPANISH TRANSLATION: Brígida Nestler / Original version : (IN)
Technical supervision : Miguel Angel Martinez

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

1. English Bull Terrier, Bully, Wedge Head, Varkhond (English).
2. Bull Terrier (French).
3. Bull Terrier (German).
4. Bull terrier inglês (Portuguese).
5. Bull Terrier inglés (español).