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Bull Terrier

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Bull Terrier
 
Bull Terrier Characteristics
 
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Apartment appropriate
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Cold tolerance
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Compatible with kids
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Easy to groom
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Heat tolerance
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Mouthiness
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Playfulness
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Potential for weight gain
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Tendency to bark or howl
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Wanderlust
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Vital Stats
Height: 21 to 22 inches at the shoulder for bull terriers; 10 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder for miniature bull terriers
Weight: 35 to 75 pounds for bull terriers; 25 to 33 pounds for miniature bull terriers
Coat: Short, flat, and shiny
Life span: 10 to 15 years
Breed Group: Terriers
Summary

The Bull Terrier was originally developed in the 19th century as a fighting dog and, later, a fashionable companion for gentlemen, but these days he's a family companion and show dog. He's distinguished by his long, egg-shaped head.