Bull Terrier Rescue Information: Bull Terriers are stocky, solid dogs that were once bred to be very fierce but today are much gentler. Bull Terriers are companionable, thrive on attention, and do not like to be left alone for hours or left out of activities. Bull Terriers are spunky and energetic but need to get plenty of brisk exercise or they may become lazy and put on weight. Bull Terriers like children but do not like to be teased. Bull Terriers can be good pets but it is important that they are thoroughly socialized and obedience trained. Bull Terriers sometimes are not good with other household pets and can sometimes be aggressive with other dogs.

Bull Terrier Trivia: White Bull Terriers, like many other white dogs, are prone to deafness. Some Bull Terriers exhibit obsessive-compulsive behavior. Bull Terriers were once also known as Pig Dogs. Spuds Mackenzie, the Budweiser beer dog, was a Bull Terrier. The Target bulls eye dog is a Bull Terrier.