Unique and unforgettable
There is no other breed like a Bull Terrier. The triangular eyes, the egg head, the rolling bulldozing walk. My girl turns heads everywhere we go. She is tough and comical and absolutely sure she is in charge. She is not in charge but I allow her the illusion to keep the peace. She is excellent with…
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Loyal and funny, needs firm handling
My Bully is stubborn as a rock when she has decided something. Training sessions are a negotiation and patience is essential. But she is so fundamentally devoted and funny that I find it hard to stay frustrated. She has never been aggressive to people but she has a short fuse with other dogs and nee…
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Athletic and powerful
My Bull Terrier excels at weight pulling and dock diving. He is powerful, athletic, and has enormous drive when engaged in something physical. His obedience is fair at best but his enthusiasm for physical challenges is extraordinary. He needs significant daily exercise or he becomes restless and des…
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Best dog for an active single person
I run every morning and my Bull Terrier keeps pace with me for the first three miles before he starts looking at me reproachfully. He is compact, muscular, and incredibly energetic. At home he cycles between intense play and deep sleep with very little in between. He does not cuddle conventionally b…
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Challenging first year
I underestimated how much work a Bull Terrier puppy would be. He was mouthy, destructive, and seemingly impossible to tire out. We went through a professional trainer and it helped enormously. By eighteen months he had settled significantly. He is now a manageable, affectionate adult. But the puppy …
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The clown prince of dogs
My Bull Terrier is the most entertaining animal I have ever shared a home with. He spins in circles when excited, carries his toy everywhere as a greeting gift, and has worked out how to open the treat cupboard. He is muscular and powerful but uses all that mass for cuddles rather than intimidation.…
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Breed not for everyone
I love my Bull Terrier but I want to be honest for potential owners. He has been involved in two incidents with other dogs in three years despite my best socialization efforts. He is wonderful with people including children but his dog tolerance is genuinely limited. We manage it carefully and he is…
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