Terriers

The Bull Terrier. The Bull Terrier is known as the gladiator of the canine race. Descended from a long line of fighting dogs, the Bull Terrier is a muscular, powerfull animal that needs a certain amount of firm handling. As its name suggests, it has Bulldog and Terrier blood in its venus.

From being the common fighting dog, the Bull Terrier has been transformed into a shapely gentleman, and, in the process, he has suffered no deterioration of courage. The modern dog is as indomitable as ever. The lives of many big-game hunters have been saved by their Bull Terriers. In profile, the head should be down-faced, almost forming an arc from the occiput to the nose, and the line is not broken by stop.

Between the ears the skull is flat. Since cropping was abolished the ears have been carried in various forms, but it is preferred that they should be small and thin, either erect or semi-erect. The eyes, deeply set, are small, almond shaped. The body indicates enormous power and activity; it should be short with great muscular development; chest is broad and deep.

The legs should have plenty of bone without being coarse, and should be perfectly straight. The tail, thick at the root and tapering to a fine point, is carried horizontally. White is the popular colour, but markings on the head are being cultivated. Coat short and smooth.