Online Guide to the Bull Terrier Dog Breed

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

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

Bull Terrier Dog Breed

Bull Terrier Size Variations: Miniature Bull Terrier

Bull Terrier Colors: colors
Bull Terrier Exercise Needs: Moderate
Bull Terrier Grooming Needs: Minimal
Bull Terrier Life Expectancy (Lifespan) :
Are Bull Terrier Dogs Good With Children?: Yes
Bull Terrier Training: Medium Difficult

Bull Terrier 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.

Bull Terrier Appearance

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

Bull Terrier Temperament & Personality

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

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.

Bull Terrier Grooming Requirements

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

Bull Terrier Training

Bull Terrier Health Information

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

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

Finding A Responsible Bull Terrier Breeder

Now that you have decided that the Bull Terrier is the right breed for you, it's time to start the process of finding a responsible Bull Terrier breeder from which to buy a healthy, well-socialized puppy. Not all breeders are alike; there are good breeders - and bad breeders. Don't be in a hurry to buy the first Bull Terrier puppy you find at the cheapest price available! To buy a puppy from a responsible Bull Terrier breeder, you may need to pay more and wait longer. The additional money and waiting time will be well worth it. Buy a puppy in haste from a newspaper ad, pet store or "backyard breeder", and you'll likely also purchase a great deal of additional expense and heartache, since you will likely end up falling in love with a puppy with health and behavioral problems that will likely need special care, plenty of veterinary visits, regular medication - or even euthanasia. But do your homework and find a responsible, caring Bull Terrier breeder who home-raises their puppies with love, screens their breeding dogs for health problems, offers a health guarantee and post sale support, and who genuinely loves the Bull Terrier breed and is in it for the love of the breed, rather than profit, and you can be fairly well assured of getting a healthy, happy, long lived and affectionate family companion that will provide you and your family with many years of joy, laughter and companionship.

Further information about choosing a responsible breeder...

Here are a few breeder directory sites that we recommend. These sites attempt to screen advertisers to ensure that the breeders listed are responsible and sell healthy, home-raised Bull Terrier puppies to carefully screened buyers. There are many, many sites now online that advertise dog breeders - many are a Mecca for puppy mills and backyard breeders. We recommend that you steer clear of these resources in favor of sites that are more selective in the breeders whom they allow to advertise.

Additional Bull Terrier Information Resources

There are a wealth of resources online that can help you learn more about the Bull Terrier dog breed. We've compiled a list of Bull Terrier information sites to assist you in quickly locating quality information about the Bull Terrier dog breed, while avoiding the "garbage" sites that are nothing more than poor attempts to capitalize on the popularity of dog breeds in general. If you know of an Bull Terrier information site that offers unique, quality information and photos of the Bull Terrier breed, please contact us with the URL and a brief description so that our editors can consider it for inclusion in our list below.