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Introduction
To The Bull Terrier
Written by: Winkie Mackay-Smith
The
character of the Bull Terrier is probably the outstanding feature which
draws prospective owners to the breed. A typical Bull Terrier
is
active, interesting, playful and clownish. It is also extremely attached
to its owners or family. These all sound like attributes of the perfect
dog, however, there are drawbacks to these characteristics which do not
suit every prospective owner or every situation.
Activity is a characteristic which is present in nearly every young Bull
Terrier. The young Bull Terrier is, in fact almost indistinguishable from
a three-year-old child in a dog suit. All puppies are extremely "busy"
and many Bull Terriers continue to be active and playful until well into
middle age (5-6 years). Bull Terriers like to be doing something. For
this reason they fit very well into active families where they receive
a great deal of companionship and supervision. They also adapt well to
quieter situations such as homes of elderly (but active) retired persons
who have a great deal of time to spend with their dog... (continued)
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