The Build and features of the Bull Terries head.

The head ought to curve from the top of the skull to the tip of the nose. The Bull Terriers nose is more curved than the rest of the profile. The front of the head is oval with a clean profile. Between the ears it is flattened. The area under the eyes is full and without hollows and indents. The face is strongly boned, giving the head an appearance of power without looking coarse. Seen as a whole the head resembles an egg or a rugby ball. Unlike other breeds, the Bull Terrier does not have a ‘stop’ which separates the forehead from the nose. The head must be deep, long and strong but not coarse.

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The history of the Bull Terrier

Bulldogs were originally crossed with English Terrier, with black or white or tan Terrier. These dogs were known as Bulldog Terrier or Bull-and-terriers. They used them to tackle bulls and bears.  In 1850 James Hinks brought a revolution in the breed by crossing the Bull-and-terrier with the white English Terrier. He developed a new breed after years of experiment the sceptical dog world was amazed of the appearance of the snow – white flawless animal. He named this dog the bull Terrier.

The Characteristics and Temperament of the bull Terriers

They are one of a kind. Once you learn to love the breed no other dog will take its place. They are self-confident, good-natured, versatile and loyal. They are known for their love for kids and elderly people; they like to tease and challenge their owners and are absolute opportunists. The bull Terriers will not necessarily respond with aggression. They will be aggression towards other dog is widely to be acceptable, they were bred for this very purpose, but cannot be aggression towards people, it will not be tolerated. If you give them attention, love and discipline from early age will be rewarded. They like to play rough with children and are able to know if it is in on purpose or by accident.