White bull terrier: description and features of the content

Harsh morals demanded harsh dogs. Ancient fighting dogs, bred in England to participate in dog fights or to bait bulls or bears, Bull and Terriers possessed a powerful grip, tenacity, agility and speed. But with the ban on cruel entertainment at the end of the 19th century, the demand for such aggressive dogs fell, people were interested in other qualities of the breed, such as loyalty, trust in humans.

As a result, in the process of crossing the Bull and Terrier with Dalmatians and White English Terriers, a new lightweight breed of fighting dogs was obtained - the White Bull Terrier.

The Bull Terrier looks quite menacing. He has an average height, the height at the withers in an adult ranges from 51 to 63 cm.Weight ranges from 25 to 35 kg. Such a dog of strong constitution, with strongly developed jaws, it involuntarily causes unaccountable fear among others. In addition to the standard sizes, there is also a dwarf subspecies of bull terriers, when the height of an adult dog does not exceed 36 cm, and its weight is no more than 12 kg.

The head of the bull terrier is large, with a flat forehead, passing without drops into a long, slightly hump-nosed muzzle. Small dark brown eyes in the form of triangles are significantly deepened into the eye sockets of the skull. Small, narrow, triangular ears are set high and at a short distance.

A strong, muscular neck of medium length merges smoothly into a powerful croup. The back is short and strong. The rib cage is wide, with pronounced muscles. When viewed from the side, the dog's belly is seen to be much higher above the ground than the chest. The short tail, tapering towards the end, is set below the level of the back. Long and strong legs are parallel.The short, coarse coat adheres snugly to taut skin.

The most common color for bull terriers is white. Moreover, those who have colored spots on their heads are also considered white.

The following colors are allowed:

• redhead of all shades, except for the lightest, which is considered fawn;
• black, which is quite rare; usually a dog with such a coat has small white spots in the chest area or small "socks", which is why such a color is referred to as bicolor;
• reddish-white or black-and-white individuals are painted in a ratio of 50 to 50, with white spots usually located in the neck, chest, muzzle, legs, tail;
• tricolor dogs are usually painted black and white with a small amount of red or brown, while white occupies about half of the area in the form of spots; all colors have clear boundaries and are well distinguishable;
• the brindle color of the bull terrier was not immediately recognized, but then it became very fond of connoisseurs of the breed; red with brown stripes or black and red are acceptable;
• brindle-white are distinguished by the presence of white spots not only in the chest or legs, but also on the muzzle.

Bull Terriers are fighting dogs, so they have a peculiar character. The behavior of the dog is very dependent on the will and determination of the owner.

An active, curious and playful dog requires constant attention. The Bull Terrier loves to be talked to, rewarded with affection, but is very jealous of other pets. With the appearance of such a dog in the house, you can forget about the silence and doing nothing. Where there is a dog, there is always movement, games and turmoil.

Thanks to his fighting skills, the bull terrier - this is a wonderful guard. In case of danger, the dog no doubt rushes to the protection of family members. The dog is also very distrustful of strangers who do not show aggression. Therefore, in the company of an unfamiliar dog, you should behave very carefully so as not to cause a negative reaction in her.

They bring up a bull terrier throughout their life, since the stubbornness and independence of the dog will provoke it to try to take a leading position.

You should not encourage the puppy to show aggression, creating a feeling of permissiveness in him. In the process of training, incentive measures are used for any correct deeds and actions. The dog must clearly understand who is the boss. This is achieved by perseverance, consistency, severity, but at the same time love for the pet.

Bull Terriers are very clean, so they require minimal maintenance, which is manifested in the following:

• bathing up to three times a year, weekly combing;
• cleaning eyes and ears after walking;
• weekly brushing of teeth and formation of the correct bite;
• claw cutting;
• daily long walks with active games;
• in cold weather, take the dog for a walk in overalls.

You can feed Bull Terriers with natural foods that include the following foods:

• meat and offal (poultry, beef or rabbit);
• sea ​​fish;
• vegetables;
• cereals;
• egg;
• dairy products.

In the next video, you will learn about the features and nature of the Bull Terrier breed.