Bull Terrier
The Bull Terrier is a muscular English terrier with a distinctive egg-shaped head. It is playful, stubborn and deeply attached to its people, loving games and attention. It needs early socialisation and confident training, especially around other dogs.
Weight
23–32 kg
Height at withers
51–56 cm
Life expectancy
12–13 years
Size
medium
Activity
high
Shedding
moderate
Barking tendency
low
Apartment friendly
Can live in an apartment if it gets enough exercise: it barks little, but without walks and play it becomes destructive. It does not cope well with being left alone for long.
Care
Wipe the coat with a rubber grooming mitt weekly. Protect white dogs from strong sun — pale skin burns easily. Needs about an hour of active exercise daily, play, and consistent but kind training. A bored Bull Terrier chews and can develop compulsive habits.
Health
Deafness (especially in white dogs), hereditary nephritis and polycystic kidney disease, mitral valve disease, patellar luxation, skin allergies, compulsive behaviour such as tail chasing
Coat
Short, flat, harsh-to-the-touch coat with a fine gloss
Travel
In the car use a secured crate or car harness. Stop every 2–3 hours for a walk and water. Check the rules for Bull Terriers at your destination: some countries restrict the breed.
Carrier size
Not allowed in the cabin due to weight (23–32 kg). Flying requires a sturdy IATA crate in the hold; some airlines restrict bull-type breeds, so check in advance.
Harness size
Usually M–L; the breed has a broad chest, so choose a harness with a wide adjustable chest piece (H- or Y-shaped).
Leash
A short, strong 1.2–1.5 m leash with a secure clip. It is powerful and can lunge suddenly — a harness is safer than a collar.
Airline cabin travel
usually not
Hani Walk — walk tracking, a digital pet passport and vaccination reminders, always at hand in the app.