Bull Terrier

Good to know

• Playful clown: they are fun-loving and mischievous, and need daily exercise and play to stay out of trouble.
• Strong-willed: they can be stubborn, so early socialization and consistent, positive training are important.
• Easy coat: the short, flat coat needs only weekly brushing and sheds more seasonally.
• Egg-shaped head: the long, curved "egg-shaped" head is the breed's most recognizable feature.

Getting out with a Bull Terrier

They need daily exercise beyond a stroll: longer trails, games of fetch and time to run at the park.

Common health considerations

Inherited conditions to ask your vet about

• Deafness (white Bull Terriers)
• Skin allergies
• Kidney disease
• Heart disease

Common issues

• Allergies
• Deafness
• Obsessive behaviors

Not every Bull Terrier will have these. Good breeders screen for inherited conditions, and your vet can advise on testing and check-ups.

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