Recently, bull terrier breed dogs are considered to be very dangerous, almost killer monsters, capable of attacking people, biting and even tearing to death without any reason.
Appearance history
In the middle of the XIX century fights between dogs became very popular. Most often they were attended by bulldogs who were clumsy, heavy and clumsy. The fights did not last long, and besides, dogs often received serious injuries and died. For this reason, the breeders set themselves the task - create a breed that combines the deadly grip of a bulldog with the mobility and dexterity of a terrier, which is insensitive to pain and tends to win. In 1862 the work was successfully completed by the Englishman James Hinks.
The forebears of the new variety were the Bulldogs, the English white terriers, perhaps the Dalmatians and the dwarf collie. The dog took from its parents and ancestors many good qualities. She became an unsurpassed fighter, barely noticing the pain, winning the fight, despite severe wounds.
After the dog fights were banned, the bull terriers received another purpose - they were used to kill rats, and even competitions were held which dog would catch more. Then they “turned” into pets and were kept in aristocratic families, attracting attention with an unusual appearance.
Breed description
The appearance of this dog is really impressive and memorable for a long time. Strong, proportionally folded body with strong "iron" muscles. The dog has a well developed instant reaction with lightning fast throw.
But the head is especially interesting - ovoid, elongated, resembles a rat. The muzzle is a little lowered, the forehead is flat, the nose is large, black, powerful jaws. The eyes are unusual, triangular, planted deep, have a dark brown color. The ears are small, straight, erect.
The size of the dog is average: height at withers varies from 30 to 60 cm, body weight can be from 18 to 36 kg (males weigh more). Initially, the color was only white. Now the colors can be different: black, red, yellow, tiger, tricolor. Breed refers to the short-haired.
Character traits
The behavior of the bull terrier is determined by the purpose for which the breed was bred: To achieve victory at any cost, be a leader, go ahead.
This is a dog with a strong and tough disposition, the owner must show firmness and will in its upbringing.
The breed is distinguished by intelligence and ingenuity, intelligence. The dog is very curious. Many dog breeders celebrate the good heart and loyalty of the animal. The dog does not tolerate loneliness, loves its owners, plays and runs with pleasure.
Below are the distinctive features of this breed of dogs.
- Requires constant physical activity, without which the pet is bored, nibbles and spoils things in the house, ceases to listen. You need to walk a lot, run, train.
- The bull terrier has no aggression towards man. At the genetic level, it contains the desire to win animals, but not people. For this reason, there should be no other dogs in the house where this dog lives. However, if the puppy immediately enters the "animal company", he can live in peace with the cats.
- This dog is not suitable for the guard and guard service.
- Owner. Does not tolerate when someone takes his toys, food, and violates personal space, which he defined for himself.
- In dealing with this breed (as, indeed, with any other) cruelty, humiliation is absolutely unacceptable. It is unacceptable to beat a bull terrier, to mock him.
- Under no circumstances should aggressiveness be encouraged. The bull terrier will remember that the owner liked it, for which they praised, and will try again to please its owner.
- It is necessary to start puppy “socialization” as early as possible (to accustom him to the rules of behavior in society).
What is the danger?
A dog of any breed can be dangerous if it is improperly raised.
It was the mistakes in education and training that led the bull terriers to show aggression towards the person.
These dogs began to appear in our country in the 90s of the XX century. At that time, they began to be used as bodyguards, and in the process of training people abused them, trained to attack people, beat them for disobedience. As a result, the psyche of animals was disturbed. In the future, without proper control over the breeding process, these traits began to spread.
This breed has a very strong influence of heredity, genes. If any of the relatives in the pedigree of a puppy (for example, a grandmother or grandfather) showed aggressive inclinations, then there is a high probability that he will also grow uncontrollable.
In connection with this situation (in the second half and at the end of the XX century) a very negative attitude towards the bull terriers spread in the society. People stopped bringing them up as pets and even began to put them to sleep. The breed's popularity has plummeted.
At present, laws have been passed, according to which bull terrier is banned in Europe: in Germany, Ireland, Spain, Switzerland, and Ukraine. For illegal content there are heavy fines and administrative liability.
In the Russian Federation, this breed does not belong to the dangerous, but you need to adhere to the existing rules of keeping and walking.
On a walk, especially for places with a large stay of people The dog must certainly be muzzled and on a short, tight leash.
The danger is not a specific breed, and the owner of the animal, and then, will he be able to properly raise his pet.
Bull terriers are strong, stubborn dogs with a high level of intelligence. They will immediately feel and understand the weak character and inconsistency of the owner. And, of course, they will try to turn these shortcomings to their advantage - they will no longer obey and obey the commands. Subsequently, the animals may try to begin to "control" the owner, to occupy a dominant position.
The Bull Terrier will become a faithful friend for a strong-willed person with a strong inner core, adequate ideas about good and evil, who will be able to find an approach to this intelligent and noble animal.
In the following you will learn about the major mistakes in raising a bull terrier, causing aggression and disobedience.
