History:

Bull Terriers were developed at the height of dog fighting in the 1830s, fanciers of this sport wanted to breed a dog that was able to attack in a more agile fashion than the typical Bulldog. This breed is a cross between Bulldog and Old English White Terrier (now extinct) with a bit of Spanish Pointer. It turned out that the Bull Terriers were not actually very skilled or agile fighters and around the mid to late 1800s they became a fashionable pet for the upper class. They have been used for guarding, herding, ratting and show competitions. [Read more…]