If you want a dog who...
- Is moderately sized with a muscular build
- Looks very unusual, with an egg-shaped head, large prick ears, and tiny triangular eyes sunk deeply in his head
- Has a short easy-care coat
- Is rowdy and clownish, full of energy and fire
- Thrives on lots of exercise and vigorous athletic games
- Looks imposing, so makes an effective deterrent, but is usually non-aggressive with strangers
An English Bull Terrier may be right for you.
If you don't want to deal with...
- Rowdiness, exuberant jumping, and a tendency to play rough
- Destructiveness when bored or left alone too much
- Aggression or fearfulness toward people in some lines, or when not socialized enough
- Aggression toward other dogs and cats
- Strong-willed mind of his own, requiring a confident owner who can take charge
- Shedding -- lots of it
- Serious health problems
- Legal liabilities (public perception, future breed bans, insurance problems, increased chance of lawsuits)
An English Bull Terrier may not be right for you.
English Bull Terrier Temperament, Personality, Behavior, Traits, and Characteristics, by Michele Welton.
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