About the Breed
As its name suggests, the Bull Terrier has Bulldog blood in its veins; what other breeds played their part in the breed make-up is not so certain, but the old smooth Black-and-Tan Terrier and Old English White Terrier were probable relations. The original Bull Terrier was the Bill Sykes tyke of the pits and the rat haunts, but mainly through the efforts of Mr. James Hinks, who created the all-white dog of the late 1850s, the breed has now become the companion of discriminating dog-lovers, all over the world. There was initial opposition from breeders of Staffordshire Bull Terriers, until one of Hink’s dogs beat a Staffordshire in a challenge dog fight so cleanly that it then won a dog show prize on the next day! Its popularity is world-wide, and exports from Britain to the U.S.A. and to India (where its short coat and bounding health are assets in that climate) are numerous.
A miniature form, under 14 in (35 cm) in height, has since been developed, and both types are powerful, energetic dogs. They need firm training from an early age, especially to ensure that they will not fight with other dogs. The sheer power of the Bull Terrier makes it a formidable opponent, capable of inflicting serious injury. Nevertheless, they are normally quite trustworthy with people, although they will not tolerate intruders. It is best to avoid this breed if you have young children because these dogs are sometimes rather short-tempered.
Height 21-22 (53.3-56 cm)
Weight 52-62 lb (23.6-28.1 kg)
Coat type/colour Coat short and sleek. Colour pure white, or white with markings on the head, or ‘coloured’, i.e. brindle or black to predominate. Coat short and smooth.

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