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Originally Posted by yorkie_mama22  I think you should look up what a Bull terrier is, sometimes they go by the name of "english bull terriers". This is NOTHING like a pit bull or a staffy. Yes a pit and staffy look the same and I probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference but my bully is NOTHING like that breed. I think you are misunderstanding. Sorry if I come off rude but I don't believe my child is in harms way. There is chances we all take having ANY type of dog and a child. This is why we go to find a breeder who knows what they are doing and aren't breeding "fighting dogs". Bull terriers don't fight other dogs like pitbulls can. Like I mentioned mine is very mellow and she has not even shown aggression towards dogs. It's all in how you raise your dog.
The bull terrier is also referred to the "DON CHERRY DOG". Big snout. |
I also don't mean to be rude either but this is what i found and you are saying it is a English Bull Terrier.
If I were considering a Bull Terrier... My major concerns would be: Providing enough exercise and mental stimulation. Bull Terriers, whether Standard or Miniature, are very active dogs who MUST have regular opportunities to vent their high energy and to use their busy minds to do interesting things. Otherwise they will become rambunctious and bored -- which they usually express by destructive chewing. Bored Bull Terriers are famous for chewing through drywall, ripping the stuffing out of sofas, and turning your yard into a moonscape of giant craters.
If you simply want a pet for your family, and don't have the time or inclination to take your dog running or hiking or biking or swimming, or to get involved in weight-pulling, or agility (obstacle course), or advanced obedience, or tracking, or a similar canine activity, I do not recommend these breeds. Bounciness. Young Bull Terriers (up to about three years old) can be bulls in a china shop. When they romp and jump, they do so with great vigor, and things can go flying, including people.
If you have small children, or if you or anyone who lives with you is elderly or infirm, I do not recommend Bull Terrier puppies, especially the Standard size. The temptation to play roughly is simply too strong in many young Bull Terriers. Providing enough socialization. Many Bull Terriers love everyone, but some have protective instincts toward strangers. All Bull Terriers need extensive exposure to friendly people so they learn to recognize the normal behaviors of "good guys." Then they can recognize the difference when someone acts abnormally. Without careful socialization, they may be suspicious of everyone, which could lead to biting. Some Bull Terriers go in the opposite direction -- without enough socialization, they become fearful of strangers, which can lead to
defensive biting.
Animal aggression. Many Bull Terriers, especially the Standard size, will not tolerate another dog of the same sex. Some won't tolerate the opposite sex, either. Many Bull Terriers, both Standard and Miniature, have strong instincts to chase and seize cats and other fleeing creatures. If anything goes wrong in the breeding, socializing, training, handling, or management of these breeds, they are capable of seriously injuring or killing other animals.
The strong temperament. Bull Terriers are not Golden Retrievers. They have an independent mind of their own and are not pushovers to raise and train. They can be manipulative, and many are willful, obstinate, and dominant (they want to be the boss) and will make you prove that you can make them do things. You must show them, through absolute consistency, that you mean what you say.
To teach your Bull Terrier to listen to you, "Respect Training" is mandatory. My Bull Terrier Training Page discusses the program you need. Shedding. Bull Terriers shed much