Bull Terrier Pup

Any perspective owner of a Bull Terrier pup should know about the personality, working abilities, and original purposes of the breed for better understanding of the breed and forming closer bond with their pet. Actually, the Bull Terrier appeared when cruel sports of bull baiting and pit fighting were popular. It’s a cross of the English Bulldog and the Old English Terrier. Later, the blood of the Greyhound, Dalmatian, Foxhound, and some other strong and agile dogs was added to the Bull Terrier. The new breed was developed for agility, power, and independent thinking.

Those who buy a Bull Terrier pup hoping that it will grow into a fierce and aggressive guard are mistaken, because the present-day Bull Terrier lacks the aggression of its ancestors. Right after the bloody sports of pit fighting and bull baiting had been banned, devoted breeders started to select Bull Terriers for their working abilities, trainability, intelligence, and calm personality. Undesirable qualities were bred out of these dogs. A Bull Terrier of today is gentle, tolerant, loyal, and very communicative.

Like all formerly fighting breeds, Bull Terriers have a low pain threshold, which makes them suited for the role of a playmate for kids. Surely, children should be taught to treat a pet with respect. If raised together with other pets, a Bull Terrier pup will be tolerant with them, but an adult Bull Terrier can be aggressive to cats, hamsters, and other smaller pets. Without neutering, adult males can become too territorial and aggressive to other dogs.

Though the Bull Terrier is a low-maintenance breed, it’s not for everyone. A Bull Terrier pup requires early socialization and obedience training. A strong and firm hand is a must for every Bull Terrier owner. Though very intelligent and responsive to training, these dogs may be stubborn and dominating, if the owner is not firm enough. Bull Terriers don’t need much room indoors, if given regular walks and play in the open. A short and sleek coat of this breed doesn’t protect them from heat and cold, so these dogs should not be kept outdoors. Generally healthy, this breed is prone to a number of genetic disorders. Buying a Bull Terrier pup from a responsible breeder guarantees that it’s free from typical health problems.