Bull Terrier Dog
INTRODUCTION
Bull Terrier Dogs are Playful, Charming, and Mischievous dogs they are from the Terrier group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 57. These breeds are powerful and strong and require time in training and early socializing also exercise if the following things are met they are extremely loyal and affectionate. They are fun-loving and playful and they make great companions. Bull Terrier Dogs are Purebred, non-allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 66).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Sweet-Tempered, Stubborn, Keen, Active, Protective, Trainable
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Terrier. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : England
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The Bull Terrier dates to approximately 1835 and was probably created by crossing a Bulldog with the now-extinct white English Terrier
2- They were known as gladiators for their prowess in the dog-fighting ring
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Bull Terrier Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
White, Brindle & White, Tri-color, Fawn & White, Red & White, White & Black Brindle
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COAT TYPE
Single coat
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LIFE SPAN
10 - 14 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 80 - 98cm (31.5 - 38.5in)
Height: 60 - 74cm (23.5 - 29in) -
TAIL
Bull Terriers have a medium-length tail
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WEIGHT
22 - 38 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
Five puppies per litter
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LOOK A LIKE
Bullmastiff
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
The Bull Terrier dates to approximately 1835
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ORIGIN
England
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Bull Terriers are suspicious of strangers and can be aggressive toward other animals (especially dogs of the same sex) and people
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
