Life expectancy

12 years

Age adult

19 months

Height (Shoulder height)

49 cm

Weight

25 kg

Coat texture

short-haired / smooth / undercoat / stiff/rigid

Coat color

white, brindle, red, deer-brown, tricolor, black, black&white

Common illnesses

patellar dislocation / allergies / deafness / primary lens luxation / tracheal collapse / heart diseases / skin diseases / Animal welfare relevant breeding for extreme breeding / polycystic kideny disease

Food expenses per month in €

about € 57

Suitable for children

Rather not

Needs a garden

Rather not

Hunting motivated / needs alternative employment

Rather yes

First dog suitable

Rather yes

Allergy friendly

Rather not

Athletic

Attention

Care and grooming

Eager to learn

Exercise

Nature

vivacious / bold / stubborn / confident

Bred for

animal fight

Common illnesses

patellar dislocation / allergies / deafness / primary lens luxation / tracheal collapse / heart diseases / skin diseases / Animal welfare relevant breeding for extreme breeding / polycystic kideny disease

Dog type according to FCI

terriers

FCI description

Terriers were bred to hunt mice and rats and to drive badgers and foxes out of the burrow. Here they are on their own. They had to decide for themselves what to do, be dauntless and fearless. Hesitant behaviour could cost them their lives, so they reacted to threats with resistance. Bull-like terriers grabbed hold in the fight against bulls or other dogs and were trained to hurt their opponent and never give up.

Almost all terriers have a pronounced hunting instinct, are persevering, courageous and stubborn. Their temperament must not be underestimated, even with good education they usually keep their own head and can become tyrants if they do not get enough species-appropriate activity and above all can live out their hunting behaviour. But they are also available for other activities. Since they are/have been left on their own, especially in caves, extreme caution is required with children when they crawl under tables etc. where a terrier has found his place.

Short description

The Bull Terrier is very attached to his owner and needs a lot of physical proximity. After long walks he can also be a couchpotatoe. He tends to pick up fights with conspecifics is he was not well socialized, as Bull Terrier are always ready to defend. Mostly, he is friendly to humans, but be careful with children, sometimes the Bull Terrier underestimates his strength and fiery temper.