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Bull Terrier
Breed origin: England
Original purpose: Companion dog.
AKC recognized: 1885
AKC group: Terrier
Size:
Weight: 50 to 70 lbs
Size: Height: 21 to 22 inches
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Color: There are two color varieties: 1) White - white with or without markings on the head. 2) Colored - Any color other than white, or any color with white markings.
Life span: 10 to 14 years.
General characteristics/temperament: Bull Terriers are sweet, playful and clownish, robust, active, and exceedingly friendly. They become very attached to their owners and families and thrive with lots of human contact and attention. They make exceptional pets and companions for an active person or family. Bull Terriers typically love children, but they must not be allowed to get over stimulated around younger children and must be obedience trained.
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Good with children? Yes, with proper training.
Protective? Yes
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Suitable canine sports/activities: obedience, agility, conformation
Grooming requirement: Regular grooming with a "hound's glove". Brief periods of shedding seasonally, typically in the spring and fall.
Known health problems: Deafness, skin allergies, sudden and severe lameness in puppies, obsessive compulsive disorders.
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Other websites for additional information:
American Kennel Club breed page
Bull Terrier Club of America
Wikipedia breed information page
Bull Terrier Club of America Rescue
DogBreedMatch
