They are still the same breed
as the Bull Terrier.
What used to be known as the Bull and Terrier type split into such breeds
as the Bull Terrier, the Miniature Bull Terrier, and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
Note that certain dog breeds seem predisposed to tail - chasing, such
as Bull Terriers and German Shepherd Dogs.
This «White Cavalier» is known today
as the Bull Terrier.
Miniature beginnings date back to the early 19th century when the Bulldog and the now extinct White English Terrier were interbred to produce the «Bull and Terrier» later known
as the Bull Terrier.
Early representatives of this breed were known
as Bull Terriers or Round Heads but those names didn't stick because of opposition from Bull Terrier and Bulldog fanciers.
German shepherds were once a breed looked at with just as much hate
as bull terriers, yet now it is generally accepted that they are one of the best dogs to have.
At first, this new breed was known
as the Bull Terrier, but eventually the name was changed to Boston Terrier.
Over the years, they developed into various bully breeds both here and abroad such
as the Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the American Pit Bull Terrier.
Some breeds, such
as the Bull Terrier and German Shepherd, may be genetically predisposed and have higher incidences of compulsive tail chasing.
Staffies are among the AKC terriers, such
as the Bull Terrier and American Staffordshire Terrier, classified as «bull types.»
Certain breeds are pre-disposed to these behaviors, such
as Bull Terriers and German Shepherds are commonly seen for tail chasing, Labrador Retrievers can be orally fixated and driven to pick up any object and eat it.
TC is suggested to have a genetic predisposition as it is more common in certain breeds, such
as Bull Terriers, German Shepherds [13] and Staffordshire Bull Terriers [24].
Not exact matches
He starts most days with a smile
as he sets out to walk Pippa, his Staffordshire
bull terrier, along the beautiful Serpentine River.
Jonny Justice, a 45 - pound, Staffordshire
bull terrier, one of 66 canines rescued from Jets quarterback Michael Vick's notorious Bad Newz Kennels in Smithville, Va., in 2007 (SI, Dec. 29, 2008), has come a long way from the nightmarish conditions he endured
as a puppy.
As a vet, would you allow animal care junkies to provide care to animals and birth animals (
bull dogs, Boston
terrier, pugs) without an education similar to what you have?
So - called «status dogs» such
as Rottweillers and Staffordshire
Bull Terriers are bought to give their owners a tougher image; they are also used for dog fighting and to intimidate other people.
Breeds such
as Staffordshire
Bull Terriers,
Bull Mastiffs and Rottweilers are being unfairly vilified and labelled «dangerous dogs».
The
bull terrier's last owner, a Hitler - obsessed kid, comes to see the dog
as a Jew, and kills him.
And what's worse, is that they tend to stay in shelters longer than any other animal population because of the aforementioned restrictions that make so it hard, if not impossible, to have an American Pit
Bull Terrier as a companion animal.
However, the haze can complicate matters, especially for pets with breathing problems (this includes breeds such
as French
Bull Terriers) and overweight canines.
Regrettably, the «P» word was wedged into the official denomination of one of the popular breeds, the American «Pit»
Bull Terrier, which is
as docile and eager to please
as the other bully breeds; and also
as maligned and discriminated against.
In addition, homeowners associations and companies that provide renters insurance often implement similar breed - specific restrictions that prohibit people from having or keeping American Pit
Bull Terriers as pets.
First sculpted
as a scrappy, small
bull -
terrier type, Boss — voiced by Bill Murray — was eventually changed.
Another breed that came from the same lineage
as APBT and is often incorrectly categorized
as «Pit
Bull» is the American Staffordshire
Terrier,
as recognized by the American Kennel Club.
This general classifications results in American Pit
Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire
Terriers, Staffordshire
Bull Terriers and even American Bulldogs being inaccurately grouped
as «Pit
Bulls» by the community at large.
Also adding to this problem is the ambiguity surrounding the physical appearance of American Pit
Bull Terriers,
as discussed earlier in this article.
Additionally, Staffordshire
Bull Terriers and even American Bulldogs are often inaccurately labeled
as «Pit
Bulls»
as well.
The correct name for this breed is the American Pit
Bull Terrier (APBT)
as recognized by the United Kennel Club.
The Cordoba was a cross between a Mastiff,
Bull Terrier, English Bulldog, and Boxer, and was mainly used
as a fighting dog.
There may also be bans on breeds considered dangerous such
as Staffordshire (Pit)
Bull Terrier, Akita, Presa Canario, and others, but these differ from country to country.
As fascinating as this part of the Bull Terrier's history is, the story is also tragi
As fascinating
as this part of the Bull Terrier's history is, the story is also tragi
as this part of the
Bull Terrier's history is, the story is also tragic.
The American Pit
Bull Terrier (APBT) is a breed of dog in the terrier group, one of several breeds loosely classified as pit
Terrier (APBT) is a breed of dog in the
terrier group, one of several breeds loosely classified as pit
terrier group, one of several breeds loosely classified
as pit
bulls.
The fourth way for Bully registration is
as a Classic Bully, which are American Bullies that more closely resemble their American Pit
Bull Terrier ancestors.
Today the American Pit
Bull Terrier is often used
as service and therapy dog, and
as rescue dog.
The one - time playboy
bull terrier will appear
as an apparition in the brew's Super Bowl 90 - second spot by Wieden & Kennedy New York.
He has been described
as everything from a pit
bull to a Boston
terrier, but his heroics have never been disputed.
If you want to wow other
Bull Terrier enthusiasts with your fine knowledge of bully breed history, tell them that this particular ancestor was also known
as the:
Eventually, registries such
as the BBCR began recognizing the breed
as separate from the American Pit
Bull Terrier.
The Bully dogs, such
as the American Staffordshire
Terrier and the Pit
Bull, also make great companions but their owners should be prepared for dog aggression.
A variation in the breed, defined by a specific breeder
as the Razor Edge pit
bull, has since become its own bloodline and is now distinguishable from the typical American pit
bull terriers by certain characteristics.
As a Foster of The
Bull Terrier Rescue of Virginia — we do all we can for him.
But the result from DNA My Dog listed Staffordshire
Bull Terrier and Irish Wolfhound
as other breeds, besides Lab.
We went through expensive vet bills with our two previous
Bull Terriers and, upon adopting our newest Bully decided to get insurance for her
as soon
as we brought her home.
Although we think of IPF
as being a disease of West Highland White
Terriers, it is well documented in Staffordshire
Bull Terriers as well.
High titer vaccines commonly produce full protection by age 12 weeks (though I recommend carrying vaccination out to age 16 weeks to be certain - an especially good idea for breeds predisposed to infection such
as the Rottweiler, Doberman pinscher, and American pit
bull terrier).
Over the past 20 plus years we have had the pleasure of owning or being closely associated with a diverse variety of
Bull and Molosser breeds such
as the American Pit
Bull Terrier, American Bulldogs, Boston
Terriers, Boxers, Dogue De Bordeauxs (French Mastiff), Neapolitan Mastiffs, Valley Bulldogs, Bantam Bulldogges, English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Olde Boston Bulldogges and our favorite the Olde English Bulldogge.
High titer vaccines commonly produce full protection by age 12 weeks (though we recommend carrying vaccination out to age 16 weeks to be certain - an especially good idea for breeds predisposed to infection such
as the Rottweiler, Doberman pinscher, and American pit
bull terrier).
While most people consider the American pit
bull terrier and the American Staffordshire
terrier as pit
bull breeds, others typically include the
bull terrier, the Staffordshire
bull terrier and the American bulldog
as pit
bulls too, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
American Pit
Bull Terriers are easily one of the gentlest, lovable, and most trainable breeds in the world but in a community where media hype has painted them
as the devil in disguise, you may not want to be constantly defended your choice in pet.