The Bull Terrier is a medium sized, muscly dog who needs firm handling. He will be loyal and faithful to his family and is usually fine with humans, but may not be friendly to other dogs. This is a tough, challenging dog with a very macho image who needs an experienced owner. Ideally he should live in a house with a garden and have twice daily exercise. His short coat needs grooming occasionally. Average lifespan 7 years.
The Bull Terrier has a nose shape which is not natural for a dog and which through selection has become extreme in some cases.
Hip dysplasia: breed mean score 7 (parents should be lower). Note that very few dogs are hip scored in this breed and the mean score could be lower or higher.