The Bull Terrier or also known as the English Terrier is a breed of dog that originated from England. In Africa, people call this breed the Varkhond meaning pig dog and this is due to the fact that the Bull Terrier's head and eyes resemble that of a pig. Another theory is that during the time of bush-pig and warthog hunting in South Africa, Bull Terriers were mostly used as companions.

This breed can trace its roots from the Bull and Terrier breeds of the 18th century. These Bull and Terriers were born aggressive, unwary and agile in fighting monstrous animals in bull baiting. The sports of bull baiting and bear baiting were famous blood sport during the middle of 18th century; they were so popular that even the royals favor this past time.

By 1830, breeders have decided to develop an even more combatant and agile dog breed that won't back down in bull baiting. By crossing the Bulldog, Old English terrier and Spanish Pointer, the Bull Terrier arrived. However, much to the dismay of the breeders, the Bull Terrier did not come out superior in the bull baiting.

However, although not as popular in the fighting pit, the Bull Terrier became famous as a fashionable pet. People as high as the aristocrats became fancier of this breed and sometimes this breed can be seen as guard dogs, watch dogs and vermin catcher. Presently, the fanciers can also enjoy a miniature of the Bull Terrier called Miniature Bull Terrier.

The Bull Terrier is a stocky and well-proportioned dog. What sets it apart from other Bull and Terrier descendants is its unique head which is often termed as egg-shape. This head is broad and flat at the top and narrows at the end of the nose.

The eyes of the Bull Terrier are almond-shaped, small, dark and closely placed beside each other. The coat is short, dense and skintight. The coat can be colored in black, brindle, pure white, red, fawn and tri-color.

The Bull Terrier possesses great strength and sometimes it can be less tractable. However, it is bright, dependable and playful. It loves to be with humans, loving to the family, and especially good with children.

This dog, particularly the female, is protective of young children. It is lively, sociable with other dogs but fairly rough. To keep his mind and body healthy, daily exercise is needed.

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The Standard Bull Terrier is well known for being a descendant of the bull baiting breed. It goes to say that this breed is a fearless fighter but because of further breeding, it mellowed down to become the gentle companion that it is today. The Miniature Bull Terrier, the small version, possesses the same characteristics only in a smaller package.

The Miniature Bull Terrier possesses the distinct head of the Bull Terrier breed described as an egg shape. The eyes are triangular and closely set while the tail is carried horizontally. The body of the Mini Bull Terrier is muscular, robust, full and round which gives it the appearance of great strength.

Its body is wrapped with a skin-tight short, course and glossy coat. Usually, this breed comes out in colors of either full white, white with markings of other colors, or fully colored. The coat colors may include white, black, red, fawn, brindle and tri-color while any shade of blue or liver is considered a disqualification.

It is said that the first attempt to breed a Bull Terrier produced a miniature looking breed. But because of the bull baiting needs, it had to be bred bigger and so it was crossed with a Spanish Pointer. By the start of the 1900s, different sizes of the Bull Terrier came out and some even looked like a Chihuahua.

By the 1970's, a weight limit for the breed was established to determine the standard from a miniature. For the miniature-sized Bull Terrier, the established height should be under 14 inches but not less than ten inches. The weight was agreed to range between 25- 35 kilograms.

The Mini Bull Terrier is loving especially towards humans and fearless and vicious in defending them. However, just as expected of a terrier, it can also be stubborn at times and too energetic for small children to handle. A properly trained Mini Bull Terrier can restrain from being too active around children and at the same time, children must be informed on how to treat the little breed as well.

This breed is every inch a warrior when it comes to fighting because even at times that the opponent is a much larger breed, it doesn't back down and fights as long as circumstances allow. This dog is also very loyal and in fact will defend the master against harm. On peaceful moments, however, the Mini Bull Terrier is playful, overly active and sociable towards humans.

This breed can survive well in a small apartment as long as it is given plenty of exercise everyday. It should be allowed to play outside in order to avoid behavioral problems from inflicting it. Once a week brushing or combing is all it needs in order to keep itself neat and clean.

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