These dogs look a little similar to pigs, have a muscular build, they like games with a ball and all sorts of outdoor activities, they need very little grooming and bark seldom. At the same time these fun-loving dogs often have a diabolical expression, can become uncontrollable and are forbidden in many European countries as a fighting dog. I am speaking about the Bull Terrier.
The Bull Terrier is the result of a cross between the Bulldog and Terriers. This British invention has perfect hunting skills of the Terrier and the fighting spirit of the Bulldog. At the same time it is a sensitive dog which is deeply attached to the owner. This dog requires a firm training, otherwise it can become very aggressive. Maybe this is why the law of Spain, Italy, Sweden and other countries forbids the import, breeding and owning of Bull and Terrier breeds.
The owners of these dogs say, the Bull Terriers are very friendly, thriving on affection and are always ready for a frolic. The Bull Terrier is also said to be a sociable dog, which does not hesitate to make the first step towards people, even strangers and is very affectionate with children. The Bull Terrier, what a nice pet! They also look very cute. Just look at the pictures below. One can wonder, why they are prohibited in so many countries.
January 4th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
These animals need to be rounded up and destroyed. Anyone who would own one of these hell hounds, is a giant douche-bag and an ass master.
January 14th, 2008 at 2:08 am
I have had two bull terriers (sadly now deceased) and certainly intend to get a third - neither the male nor female ever fought with another dog and in fact welcomed every dog that visited our home, just happy to have someone else to play with. They never displayed any agression whatsoever to any person or dog, and both were even great friends with our cat, likewise they made friends with any other dogs we met while out walking. I can truthfully say I have never come across an agressive Bull Terrier, although no doubt there are still horrid people around who try to make their dogs into fighters. In my experience, Bullies are big softies at heart and just want to be loved!! The trouble is that the media frequently labels dogs involved in attacks as Bull Terriers, whereas it’s perfectly obvious from the film coverage or photographs that the dogs involved are in fact Pitt Bull Terriers, either pure or cross-bred!
January 14th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Sandie, thank you very much for your positive comment!
January 26th, 2008 at 2:08 am
I was raised with and have my whole life been involved with purebred Bull Terriers both in the show ring and at home. I have never owned or been involved with a pedigree Bull Terrier that has shown any aggression toward another human being, it is not their nature !. It is obvious that the people who have negative views about this breed have never owned or taken the time to really understand the Bull Terrier. Often people and the media wrongly mistaken and label Bull Terriers for Pit Bull Terriers when in fact they do not even closely resemble each other both physically and in behaviour. They are great family pets both in and outdoors and love nothing more than children to play and laze around with. Bull Terriers will fight other dogs when attacked but how can you critise an animal trying to defend itself ? Would you allow someone to attack you and not defend yourself ?? I guess not !! I have never known any of our Bull Terriers to instigate a fight however none have backed down either. Please give Bull Terriers a break and try to understand them before making quick judgements. Research the breed with the never ending resources now available on-line before making such comments as clowns like “I hate pits” has done.
February 3rd, 2008 at 3:06 am
My husband and I have just got our second purebred bull terrer and we ahve NEVER had a problem with them being aggressive. They love people and other dogs, most of all they love children. If a bull terrier is agressive it is not threw falt of the dog but its owner. I agree with Adamzee rerearch the breed, go see them at dog show once you meet them you will fall in love with them.
February 6th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
to the guy called i hate pits u can go kiss my ass with the remark u left
they are the best pets u can get we first got our bull terrier when my lil sis was two and our dog would not leave her side and whenever she cried or woke up and no one was in the room with her he would go and bark at one of us till we got up and attended to her and if she fell asleep on the carpet in the lounge room he would let her cuddle up to him so suck on that one hahahahahaha lol
February 14th, 2008 at 6:57 pm
to the cruel demon called i hate pits, you are an evil, cruel man.
pitbulls and bull terriers are good natured, loving dogs.
people just train them to be aggressive becuase they are greedy, shitty people.
go cut yourself, cunt.
February 20th, 2008 at 9:22 am
to i hate pits i think you need to be rounded up and destroyed
i grow up with bull terriers as a child and they where nothing but kind and gentle nature and i still own them go get or life or better yet do the would a favour and go and end it
February 25th, 2008 at 5:33 pm
Love these dogs! But they need LOTS of exercise and stimulation. A great single dog for a runner!
February 27th, 2008 at 5:48 am
To the uninformed individual that left “i hate the pits”,, this article is about a BULL TERRIER,,, not a AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER, for someone to say they hate an animal so much, you really dont know the difference or even what you hate. a PIT BULL looks nothing like the dog shown in these photo you dumbass, a PIT BULL looks like a staffy cross almost, and they have such a bad rep because of idiotic people (much like yourself) who use them to fight thier battles, all dogs are born loving and tender, people turn these pets into killers, willing or unwilling, how you treat your dog or pup will decide what kind of animal it will turn out to be. Ever heard of “you reap what you sow”?
March 16th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
i love these pictures these dogs are very handsome there is a local giveaway add in the news paper for give away it says female bull terrier its just me and my gf in this house now if i get this dog and its not a pup will it still be a good choice ? “too the guy who said i hate pitts go scew your family”
March 17th, 2008 at 11:43 am
Kyle, I’m happy to hear, that you like dogs and bull terriers in particular. It’s very nice of you and your girlfriend to decide to get yourselves a dog. It’s always very difficult to foretell, how the dog will behave in a new family, if it’s not a puppy: you know nothing about how the doggy was trained, what she likes/dislikes, what’s her character. Try to find it out before taking her. Another very important point is to find out, why she is given away and if she is healthy. If you decide to take her, find time to read about the breed itself, too.
I hope she will find a new good family, who will love her, treat her right and never give away.
If there’s someone, who could advise something or share experience of taking an adult bull terrier or another dog, please, be so kind and tell us, what you think.
April 11th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
I have a pitbull terrier and i love him. he is like a big spoiled baby. i think my life wouldnt be the same without my happy little booboo.
April 30th, 2008 at 1:20 am
“I HATE PITS” Go get a real name, your a fuck head with no life. Dogs will act how evber they are brought up. I have a bully and there is nothing wrong with him go get a life mate
May 26th, 2008 at 3:08 am
they are the best dogs ever!… very nice..
May 30th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
i have to say i never liked english bull terriers but my husband has wanted one for years. i gave in and we now have a 4 month old she has to be the most loving playful dog i have ever met .now i want another one
June 3rd, 2008 at 1:37 am
Bull terriers are not (NOT) banned in Sweden, type in the search sweden and bull terrier and you will see many owner clubs and the like this sort of disinformation just confuses the subject. Best dog mi have ever owned, if looking at agro dogs look at huskies the dog in australia with the most bites to humans/ children every year in Australia Maltease terrier. And yes i understand the size and weight diffrence but a bite and attack is a bite and attack.
June 3rd, 2008 at 6:21 am
to i hate pits you sound like a politition you nerd i have had both breeds , i now have a b-terrier he is a lazy harmless wimp an hasnt picked 1 fight 2date , i agree pitbulls do have fight in them if in scumy hands witch leeds 2 bad things ……..fu**you anal master???
June 4th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
ive owned bullies for 16 yrs now, i wont be without one, they are wonderful dogs if you take the time to know and understand the breed. I also own a american staffordshire a.k.a. pitbull(that i got from rescue, she was abused as a pup, kicked so hard her rear leg had to be pinned it was shattered, she has a 8 inch scar to remind me of her prior owner) along with my bf’s 120 lb rotwieller. the bully is 9 months old now, got her after my 11 yr old bully passed away. the pit and rotti loved the old bully and now love the new one.. anyone with commonsense can see by walking into my house none of these dogs are a threat to anyone, including each other! these dogs also live with a siamese cat and 2 horses! alot of people are ignorant and will continue to be…. what is the saying? “you cant fix stupid”? lol
June 6th, 2008 at 10:30 am
i own a female bull terrier 5yrs from dog pound and what u said was true i couldn’t of asked for a nicer dog (unless u get in the way of her food)
i love Maddy she is gorgous
June 6th, 2008 at 10:31 am
she is pig headed thugh but i love her
June 6th, 2008 at 10:33 am
reply to comment no.1 u are so wrong poodles are more dangorus
June 6th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
i wish they had used a nicer looking bull terrier for the pictures… that dogs profile isnt true to the breed, too straight…and eyes are too big …
June 8th, 2008 at 6:06 am
Bull terriers are amazing. I adopted a 9 month old girl and she is my best friend. I have also had pitt bulls and find them ot be very amusing and loving pets. I think poeple need to stop believeing propganda, think for themselves and get some experience behind you before you form an opinion.
June 11th, 2008 at 5:18 am
hey guys, i’m from belgium, i just would like to say to i hate pits, maybe you are attackt by a pit or a bull, but bulls are very kind of nature, they wil not attack without a reason, they only will attack if you bully the dog or if he was trained to kill!
my bull terriër and many others i know are very friendly, even towards strangers! i don’t understand that you woul say something like that, about such a friendly dog, it doesn’t hurt anyone! i think that anyone who says the bulls need to be round up and destroyed are sick in the head en they must be destroyed themselves! i can understand what you are feeling, but only when you are attackt by one!
June 13th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
To “I HATE PITS”:
those dogs are not “pits”, you moron. This breed is called “bull terrier” (as stated in the title of the article) or a “brithish bull terrier”, but is not and doesn’t even resemble a pit bull.
since you really have nothing smart to say and CLEARLY have no idea what you are talking about, why post at all…
June 14th, 2008 at 1:18 am
i think he just needs attention…
June 14th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
My families English Bull Terrier which we have owned since him being born has just attacked my parents collie dog and ripped her body to shreds.
He has always been a lovely dog, we dont provoke him, care for him and hes normall a softie. He has known the collie since being young and they got on so well. He just lunged at her even when she was wagging her tail and then at my face. I am devestated as the family has owned bullies for over ten years and we have this males mum and sister.
I am gutted and my mums poor collie is in severe pain. He has ripped open her ear, scalp and neck. I could only get him off by bitting his ear putting myself at risk. The sister bully grabbed the collies leg and tried to pull her one way and he was pulling the other.
I never want to own these dogs again and I was a person that stood up for them for a long time..
Its devestating but I cannot trust them any more.
June 14th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
Claire, what you described is really very tragic. Thank you very much for sharing this story with us.
Just no comments
June 15th, 2008 at 2:33 am
all dogs can attack without a reason, even a labarador, it happened a few months ago over here in belgium!you can’t trust dogs, even jack russels attack
June 15th, 2008 at 10:33 am
best way to stop a bully fight is to pick them up. they dont like being held off the ground. in a fight the more pain a bully feels , the uglier it gets. Other way is to make sure they dont get the oppurtunity to fight, bullies should never be offlead with dogs that they dont live with, and never left alone with dogs they do live with… i crate my bully when im not home, even though i believe she would never hurt anyone. Call it cruel, but she loves her crate, and everyone is safe. =)
June 17th, 2008 at 5:56 am
Gday
Always had bully’s around me- from before I could walk. We had a big boy called bobby who used to (as I am told, i cant remember) wander up and down the road with me. Apparently even let me poke him in the eye occasionally.
around 6 years of pizza delivery i was only attacked by one dog- a bloody chihuaua
Any dog will attack given the right circumstances. I am most sorry, claire, for your other dog, and your new-found mistrust in the breed. I only hope you can bring yourself to trust them again.
As for I hate pits- just hope I never find out who you are.
June 22nd, 2008 at 4:13 am
Hey mr i hate pits where here to talk bout dogs nt ur sexlife so p*ss off d***head
June 23rd, 2008 at 8:42 am
i have just bought my second english bull terrier he is 9 weeks old and my 4 month old english bull terrier gets on lovely with him .
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:07 am
Claire, congratulations to your second dog! That’s really great to have dogs.
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:15 am
SORRY, But these photos ARE NOT pedigree English Bull terriers. They look like bully crossed with something. Bull Terriers are THE BEST DOG breed you could want!
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:14 pm
they COULD be registered bull terriers… but are a very poor quality. they look truer to the oldstyle then the bull terriers of today =)
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:16 pm
I see, you really know a lot about this breed. Bravo.
June 27th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
I think it’s stupid the way these so called “aggressive” dogs are persecuted in today’s media. I grew up with both bull terriers and pit bulls, and have never, ever had a problem with any of my babies. It’s the few specifically trained fighting dogs, that spoil it for the rest of them.
For the record, some of the most aggressive dogs are tiny, little lapdogs. They’re far more likely to attack if they feel threatened. I’ve been attacked quite a few times by some snooty bitches lap pet.
June 29th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
Hi all,
I have always thought that bull terriers were ugly, but my partner loves them so i finaly gave into him and we purchased a purebred from the pound (pound said they didnt have a bullie on for 4 years) He is now 8 months old and i love him to bits and he always gets along with our other pup… Only thing i cant stand is his stubbornness, so i am determined to get him trained soon. Does anyone know any good training places in Sydney NSW, and also he isnt putting weight on can someone please help me there also..
Who ever hates bull terriers should meet one and then they will fall in love just like i did.
June 30th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
I recommend the book “when pigs fly” for training… lol.. and not gaining weight, check with your vet.
Congrats on seeing the beauty in a bully =) and
Good Luck
July 2nd, 2008 at 1:25 pm
G’day,
Bullies are the greatest dogs ever. I just lost my best mate of 10 years last week. He got out & chased a local farmers chooks & horses & he shot him. You will not find a more loyal dog than a bull terrier. His girlfriend (also purebred bully-8yrs old) is now so lonely without her man..I’m now in the market for another bully!
July 2nd, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Hi, Pilly,
I’m sorry to hear that about your bully, but I’m sure, your new one will be as friendly and loyal, as your previous bully, and that his girlfriend will get along with the new friend very well.
July 2nd, 2008 at 7:13 pm
omg! what a terrible way to lose a bestfriend, so sorry Pilly and so sorry for his girlfriend too, she must be lost without him… take care and best wishes
July 4th, 2008 at 11:38 am
Mr/ Ms “I hate pits”
As a stereotype we bred these dogs to fight. I’m here to tell you these are one the most loveable breeds of dogs you’ll ever come across (up there with collies!) if you’ve had bad experiences with these animals it’s because they have been trained to be agressive.
This is a problem you say.
You can also argue that men in general are agressive and should therefore be put down… dude.. leave the bull terriors alone!!
You’re a week peice of sh*t! and I hope you get eaten by your toy poodle!
July 5th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
Hello all!
I don’t own a bullie…yet! We are working on it. They are a bit hard to find around here(Western New York.) I stumbled upon this site, and was appalled at I hate pits! What an ignorant fool! I bread Dobermans for a long time, had the same problem with them. Everyone thought they were vicious! If only they knew their true persona…what babies!Anyway, I worked in a kennel through college(where I met and fell in love with my first bullie) and then in a vets office. I should just like to say…the only dog I have ever been bitten by is a poodle! I have never been snarled at or anything else by many of these so called “Killer breeds”Hope to find us a bullie soon!
July 8th, 2008 at 9:59 am
to the person who wrote ‘i hate pit’s’..
i totally disagree with what you wrote!!!
ive got 3 english bull terriers, which are the most lovable dogs ive ever had,(sometimes a bit thick)but thats in thier nature.
i previously owned a poodle which had to be destroyed due to it biting a small child!!i have never had such a problem with any of my babies/dogs.
so if i were you i would get a life and stop putting this breed of dog down!!!!
July 10th, 2008 at 11:51 pm
He Claire, my bull terrier is recovering from being attacked by a german shepard. The Shepard broke/savaged his front leg and ripped his ear clean off. My dog was on a lead - the other wasnt. Dont think that dog attacking dogs are limited to one breed. I do not hate Shepards because of that, its a fact that dogs can attack dogs - no breed is excluded. Never leave two dogs that are not desexed or two dogs that do not live with each together. Its asking for trouble. Just on a side note my friends chinese crested killed its litter mate last month. These two dogs knew each other from birth and were 4 years old - both female.
July 13th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
NOTE TO THE DUMB ASS “I HATE PITBULLS”
===”i hate pitbulls” just because u may have seen on the media that pitbulls are vicous doesnt mean u can place stigma on the bull terrier.do the research before u come round here and knock english bull terriers. They dont even resemble anything like a pitbull.
One thing they do have in common is that they are funloving, beautiful and in no way agressive in their nature.
Its some owners that train there dogs to fight or be aggressive. Those bastards should die! and u 2 for thinking that bullys are pit bulls!====
I’ve owned my english bull terrier for 10 years now and sadly shes being put down today due to a malignant tumour. im heartbroken….. so many good years and memories and not once has she ever been aggressive.
she loves children and i was a kid when we first got her.
She loves her neighbour dog Sheba a german shepard. When they first met they were bitchy cause both girls lol but they settled in fine and made the best of friends.
Shes an unusual looking bull terrier with a flatter pointier nose and mostly all black with a white chest,white paws and white at the end of her tail like she dipped it in paint hehe.
the most unique thing about her is the top of her forehead, where she has a white patch which looks like a star.
and hence thats why we named her star
Its sad to see her go but i know she will be at peace….
Best friends forever we will always be.. i will cherish the memories.. remember the fun times we had! you may be gone from my life, but u will always remain in my heart..I love you and miss you so much. Goodbye Star my friend…..*
July 16th, 2008 at 3:50 am
My first dog is a bully and he is now 1.5 yers old. We love him to bits, he is the funnies dog i have ever seen, i just cant get him to stop “biting” us. He runs around like a crazy person and jumps up and “bites” us! he is only playing but i would hate him to do that to a child.
I love the bully run! it cracks me up!
I would def get another one, i wont have any other breed. He is awsome
July 18th, 2008 at 8:15 am
to amanda,
my advice to you ,to try and stop ur bully from play biting u is,always have a little water pistol at the ready and when he/she tries to bite/in the playful way they do,give it a little shock when you squirt the water at it,it’l be so shocked that in the long run it should work…good luck.xx
July 18th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
LOL a bully will love the water squirt! i cant even spray febreze without merra a.k.a. my bull terrorist attacking the sprayer, lol…. i’d try stopping when he does it and a firm no! IF you can get him as he play bites and turn the sides of his lips into his mouth so that he bites himself, then ignore him.. that may work… but you have to be consistent…. other than that, it sounds like something you may have to get help with, if hes been doing this for all his life its going to be hard to break him of it…being a bully he probably loves the reactions he gets when he does his flying play bites.. lol … good luck =)
p.s. nothing beats a good bully run,they are a riot!
July 22nd, 2008 at 12:25 am
the only reall ‘bull’ comes from the idiots out there who hear about dog attacks and automatically scream out or write about it and say it was a pit bull or a bull terrier!
grow up you morons!
Bull terriers and similar breeds are the most loyal dogs around ,they love chilldren
and protect us from any harm.
so let all these uneducated fools out there know that when we hear about a dog attack to do some research about the idiot who brought up the dog and more importantly lets remember to give this dog breed a fair chance.and maybe we should start desexing child molesters,not these beutifull breeds of dogs just because of rubbish hear say that gets around.
July 22nd, 2008 at 12:47 am
I have read some of these comments and am just wondering if some of you are confusing the bull terrier with the pit bull breed. They are different breeds and have only some orginial ancestors in common. Learn your breeds.
July 22nd, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Hi all Bull Terrier Owners,
I have a 8 month old bully who is currently going through blood tests and poo samples as his poo is all runny and grey…
I live in NSW Australia, can people please tell me what they feed their bullys so i can get some help on what to feed mine to make him put on weight and stop this horrible diareoha.
Can food or raw mince????? PLEASE HELP
August 1st, 2008 at 5:44 am
I have been around bull terriers all my life and still am, ive had to start introducing them as english bull terriers so people that dont know nothing about dogs dont say that their those killer dogs like the idiot ” i hate pits” has done at the top of this collum. The English bull terrier and the pit bull terrier do not share one drop of the same blood. Like your name says mate ‘I HATE PITS’,. Not english bull terriers, So next time go put that comment on a pitbull page, maybe you should try reading a book on english bull terriers( if you can read) and then you will delete your comment!!! YOUR AN A GRADE COCKHEAD
And in defence of the pit bull terrier it seems the wrong kind of people(not all of them) get them for the wrong reason. no such thing as a bad dog . ONLY BAD OWNER!!!!!!!!!
Now where was i
The english bull terrier are more like toddlers in dog suits who want nothing more than to be constantly next to you, making you laugh, playing with kids, or going to their favorite place in the house for a little nap.
like said previously they will never start a fight but they do defend themselves well.
Great for families with children and for families that might have a shift worker.(the bull terrier will die protecting you from intruders, robbers, and all round bad people that may enter your home or try to hurt you elsewhere)
Best dog ever.
August 1st, 2008 at 7:19 pm
Hi everyone,
Im really keen on getting a dog and especially a bull terrier,but this will be the first time i’ll be owning a dog.
Is it a good idea?
August 1st, 2008 at 8:40 pm
its a good idea if you learn about the breed and know what to expect… lol.. =)
my first dog was a bull terrier, .. i love them!!
August 5th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
i have a 7month old english staffordshire bull terrier cross at the moment. i have been thinking about getting a bully as i have heard great things about them. my pup is very good with dogs and is very giddy around strange dogs. i was just wondering would a bully from a pup get on and be a loyal companion to my current dog. any thoughts would be great
August 5th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
Hi,
English bull terriers are great dogs and with the right introduction and supervision, can live in harmony with any dog. I have a bully (Merra), amstaff a.k.a. pitbull (Reesie) and my bf’s rotti (Cooper), they all live, love and play together. =)
August 6th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
thanks very much. the more i read on these guys the more im falling for them. im glad they could get on. obviously im going to get the bully as a pup so as you say as long as i keep an eye on them then it should work out. what would you recommend that i do when im away from home. i live in an apartment so i would obviously separate them when im not home. how would you recommend doin this. i dont want to just shut a door as i fear of destruction of the doors etc and my landlord would not appreciate that. i dont want to crate my current dog as he isnt use to not having the run of the house and i feel unfair on him. should i crate the bully from a young age? please help me
August 6th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
I would crate the bully, I crate mine when i leave even to the store, so there are no playfights that might escalate without me there.It also keeps her from chewing non toy things, lol.. She loves her crate, the other dogs have free reign of the house. I also think spaying and neutering are a must to keep the peace, but that is my opinion.it doesnt mean they cant live happily together intact. (no pun intended, lol).
best of luck and take care =)
August 7th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
To Amanda, try putting a little vinegar in the spray bottle. They don’t like it.
We have 2 mini bullies. The first one we got used to jump up on little kids and
nip their ears. Why the ears, I don’t know. She finally got over it. Anyway, they
are the most loving, hilarious, goofy dogs we have ever owned. I can’t imagine
ever owning any other kind of dog.
August 8th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
hi could someone help me, my English Bull Terrier, Reg has just started to become aggressive towards cars, we cannot walk him along the road, as he becomes VERY aggressive towards the car noise, although NOT towards me. what the hell should i do?
August 9th, 2008 at 1:38 am
My husband and I got a Bull Terrier about a year ago and we have a baby girl that’s 9 month old. My husband does not have the dog up to date with her shots and I am concerned as a mother that this dod might turn vicious or harm my baby because she doesn’t have her rabbies shot. She’s a wonderful dog but I’m a little bit afraid. Any comments or suggestions!
August 11th, 2008 at 8:41 am
hey ive been searching on the net for ages about bullys….my b.f has a bull terrier and i have a 1 yr old daughter…im terrified of her around the dog…… the dog is brought up perfectly with luv and attention culd she or wuld she ever attack my daughter?? is there any known cases!! my daughter is crawling and pulling her self up on things if she ever poked the dog in the eye or anything wuld she react!!! we constantly fight bcoz i wont let her in the house and its affecting our relationship bcoz the dog is like his daughter!!
i luv the dog i just luv my daughters life more….PLZ HELP!!!
August 11th, 2008 at 6:05 pm
hi, if you have been searching for ages about bullys, then you should know the answer ..but if you are that frightened, try a muzzle on the dog, then see if he ever shows any shortness or aggression around the baby, and never leave the baby alone with the dog, not for what the dog will do to the baby, but what the baby may do to the dog, to provoke it…and in my opinion you being so freaked out will make the dog worry too, so calm down =) would it matter if it was a cockerspaniel? or any other type of dog? then it shouldnt matter that its a bully, they love kids… and i dont mean with ketchup, lol good luck
August 11th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
yes but i heard that they can latch on and not let go!!!
i will neva find it i think i just have to trust my instincts….i never even knew wat these dogs were called till i met this one i knew zip about them and didnt know they got so much negative attention!!
i have been searching and nothings giving me a definate answer
im not freaked out around the dog i just get scared lying in bed and thinking or sumthing!!
thats right its not the bully as such its anydog! but if a maltese or sumthing bit her she cudnt die but bullys r bloody strong!!!!!!!
August 11th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
guess you just have to trust your bf, im sure he would never put you or your baby in danger… he knows the dog better than anyone
the dog could be your babies bestfriend given the chance. most of the negitive attention they get is from pure ignorance and hype, they are a wonderful breed
August 13th, 2008 at 3:10 am
When they talk about dogs being Man’s Best-friend, they are talking about the BULL TERRIER…
I should know, I’ve had three..
I love my Bull Terrier.
One thing, I would recommend staying away from the white bullies…
My first one died only 2 year old. (heart attack) Second one died about 2-3 years old (tumor) Both white bullies.
The bullie i currently have now is about 10years old and he is a black… Ive never had any problems with him at all. Not one…
The white bullie generally have problem with skin issues (sun)
My current BULL TERRIER is such a loyal dog. He never wants to leave my side. He is my my best friend. He has always been there for me, through the highs and lows of life, just seeing him when i get home from work, waging his tail brings a smile to face ever time
The bull terrier is a smart dog. He know what you want him to do, it just depend if they wants to do it… So training a Bull Terrier is a must…
I’m now a father, with a baby boy (3month old) and with any dogs & babies you just have to be careful. Don’t be stupid about things…….Never put any dogs in a situation where something might go wrong….
My Bull Terrier can now tell there is a new member in the family and all wants to do is smell the bubs… Like i said before, Just be careful..
I have heaps of nephews who plays with my bullie and Ive never had any problems…
All in all, i cant say a bad work about Bull Terriers.
The current bullie i have wont be my last…
I just hope my bullie is around for many year to come, so my baby son can enjoy the good times with my dog, just like i have….
“I LOVE MY BULL TERRIER”
August 13th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Awww… dont condemn a bully for their color. There can be a single litter with both white and colored in it, they arent a seperate breed. it may have been the breeding that caused the ailments. i had a white bully that i had to put down at 5 yrs old, her kidneys failed, i found out later that they had stopped breeding that line because of that illness… all the responsible breeders anyways had stopped. my poor bully and me paid the price for someones greed to make a dime, breeding a line with known ailments. my white bully that just passed away, sept. 24th last year, was 11 1/2 yrs old, was healthy until about 6 months before she passed. the ailment she had was addisons, which is not genetic. ive never had skin issues with my white bullies… o wait, yes i did, one puppy i used to bathe too much and i dried her out… lol.. so alot of baths not good, even if they love them, hehe. i now have another white bully age 10 months no ailments or skin troubles yet.
deafness is something to look out for too, any dominantly white animal has more of a tendency to be deaf. make sure your pup is tested.
I love the breed, and will never be without a white bully. i love the colored too, but im partial to white =) . i love the beady eyes! `.’
August 13th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
i have a 8 month old and a 4 month old english bull terreier at the begining they got on but the past few weeks they play together and then all off a suden they go for each other to the point that on a couple of times my male the youngest has cut my 8 month old who is a bitch is this normal or should i be worried. does anyone have any surgestions on what to do about this.
August 14th, 2008 at 6:26 am
inakiss, you right, i shouldn’t condemn a bullie because of there colour. But when you have had 2 white one’s both with problem, you get a bit worried.
Ive had a few friends who also had white bullie. they too had skin problems with there bullies. You really have to keep them out of them sun. I guess over hear in Sydney Australia, the sun is a bit to strong. Bullies just love laying outside in the sun.
I really love the white bullies, I think that is there true colour.
I would love to get a white one again, but i will always be worried about health issues with them.
No matter what, i will always have a Bull Terrier as a pet…. I JUST LOVE THEM
August 20th, 2008 at 8:27 am
I have a 1 year old male Bully and we are getting a female pup in a few weeks.
I find the bullies to be the most affectionate and funny breeds, they are eagar to please and my boy makes me laugh throughout the day.
Mr I hate pitts should really look at the breed of dog he is commenting on before he writes down his rather ill-informed veiws to stop him from looking like an idiot in the future.
My Bully loves all people he has come across and he also loves other dogs although we have to be carefull because of his size and strengh, he gets bullied regularly by our cat but still insists on trying to persude to the cat to play chase with him.
I would like to add that although I like pure bred bullies, we should all be taking a stance against the kennel club for thier inter-breeding of all dogs in order to get “the perfect show breed”
This practise causes many medial issues to our four legged friends and can make the dogs lives a very painfull one.
I mean, would you breed with a sibling?! I would hope not!
Dogs of all breeds have thier own unique personalities and ways and we should count dogs as individual temprements rather then generalising the whole breed sector, although I do acknowlege that there are certain traites of all breeds, that’s how we generally choose what breed is right for what type of owner.
Well, must dash, my bully is getting bored and needs entertaining, thanks for reading.
August 21st, 2008 at 5:40 pm
hello i a bull terrier owner he is 6 1/2 mths and is just full of energy but i cant get him to stoppin bitting and chewing on things could ya please help me out with this…im also having trouble with him coming when he is being called by his name. he sometimes listens when he wants too…..please help.
August 21st, 2008 at 5:52 pm
LMAO! that is a bully trait, they have selective hearing, only come when they decide THEY want to. best bet there for all involved , is to not give him free reign, it will save u heartache when he runs out into traffic or running after a person for fun, dispite your hollering your lungs out.
the chewing? hes only 6 1/2 months, its natural, poor thing is teething get him lots of doggy toys to chew, when u catch him chewing something he shouldnt, give him a firm “NO” then place a chewable toy in his mouth. the biting, when he bites. turn his lips into his mouth so he bites himself, and give a firm “NO BITING” .
he will be full of energy well into 9 or 10 yrs old, … have patience and understanding of the breed , he sounds normal to me, lol good luck
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:54 am
Hello! I have been doing extensive reading about Bull Terriers and I am more and more loving them.
My family has had 4 miniature poodles and I grew up with them. Miniature poodles don’t fit the stereotype of being yippee, ill-tempered purse-dogs (just like bull terriers don’t fit the stereotype of being vicious killers). We now own 2 poodles, both female (one 9 years, the other 4 years) and I love them to death. They have more ball-drive than most ‘hunting dogs’ I have had a chance to play with and they are sooooo smart.
Anyway, I am looking at getting a female Bull Terrier. Does anyone know how the BT (bull terrier) would react to her older sisters? Would I have to cage they BT up? Also, I am mildly allergic to dogs that shed a lot of dander. I haven’t been able to find anything about how much dander BTs produce… I know they don’t shed much, though.
Any help would be VERY much appreciated.
August 22nd, 2008 at 9:57 am
Also, I was planning on getting a BT puppy, not an adult.
On a side note, our poodles have never bit anyone or any other dog and love when other dogs come to our house.
August 28th, 2008 at 3:28 am
I do love all dogs, however, while bull terriers can be adorable animals, they can also be really dangerous animals, I new a woman that was fabulous at playing the piano until she was attacked by one of them and after bieng in the hospital for a long time she was never capable of playing any piano again!
I believe the bull terrier is too dangerous to own and should be banned in all countries, i’m sorry to those who love them.
August 28th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
One does not represent all……. if so, then no one should have a teenager, they take guns to school, they are too dangerous and should be banned…. lol sorry for the sarcasm but it just doesnt make sense to judge a breed as a whole on one tragic accident, im sorry about the womans lose, but there has to be more to the story as to what happen… and other breeds have maimed and killed, (people you dont know), but you can forgive and show love for them ? why such predjudice and hate for this breed? they are wonderful ! i will never be without one!
September 2nd, 2008 at 4:21 pm
i have only just got one and it kinda scares me it always bark when it sees us leaving is this because it is lonely can anyone tell why it does this
September 4th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
“I hate pits” is an IDIOT!!!!!!!!!!!!! He needs to know what breed dog he is refering to before he replies. I own 3 bull terriers. I have a 68 lb male that my Jack Russell bullies all the time. Their is NO AGRESSISION in the breed. Through responsible bull terrier owners, the bull terrier is not the same as it was originally. The pittbull breed could be changed also. The idots who fight the pits should be punished, not the breed.
September 4th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
Wende Higgins i agree with all you wrote except:
“The pittbull breed could be changed also.”
The pit bull breed DOES NOT need to change, they are perfect the way they are. Its people that need to change!! =)
September 4th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
naynay ???
WTF!!!!
I do love all cars, however, some cars can be real dangerous with the wrong people behind the wheel. I know a person who crashed his BMW and hurt someone else. I think we should ban all BWM.
Come on naynay!!!!
Your kidding right, Your not serious..
As with anything in life, if the wrong person has something they shouldn’t have or cant control, It can be dangerous. Like KIDS, CAR, GUNS, DOGS, etc, etc. the list goes on.
Do we go around banning everything that can be dangerous?? I think not!!!
Any dog can be dangerous. Any dog can bite…..
I think anyone who wants to ban a breed is showing how ignorant they are. It’s the owners fault that dogs behave the way they do.
Shouldn’t they ban idiots who rant & rave and have no idea what there talking about…
I know what we should do, how about we ban all stupid people from breeding, that will make this whole wide world a better place.
Remember its not the breed of dog thats dangerous but the breed of the owner thats DANGEROUR
September 5th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
I’m sorry, guys.
Could you please reply to my posts? (Post #77 & 78)