The Double Diner is perfect for your pets food & water. Adjustable, for yours and your pets convenience.
Dog fleas are one of the most irritating aspects of dog ownership. Dog fleas not only annoy your Bull Terrier, but can cause health problems. Fleas feed on your dog's blood and can cause skin irritation, allergies, anemia and even death. Fleas also carry tapeworms and diseases such as Lyme Disease.
Check your dog for fleas every day, especially after going outdoors. Use a flea comb to find fleas. Put a little petroleum jelly on the tines; the…
To cut your Bull Terriers nails is simple, but it must be done safely. Nail trimming may be done at a veterinary clinic, a pet care salon or simply at home.
Trimming Your Dog's Nails at Home
If you decide on doing it at home, make sure you are all set for the task.
Get the Right Equipment
Have everything you need, especially equipments like dog nail clippers, styptic clippers and paper towels, in the event you clip your dog's …
Contains Vitamin A which promotes good bone development, healthy growth and strong teeth. With vitamins of the B group to promote a glossy coat and healthy teeth, and to aid digestion. Vitamin D which is essential for normal canine and feline growth and for the development of healthy bones and teeth. Vitamin E will alleviate deficiencies associated with muscle weakness and an impaired immune response.
Zingora Bull Terriers recommends Bob Martin Condition Tablets…
Dog illness can often be the result of infection by parasitical worms. There are several types of parasites that can infect your Bull Terrier. The symptoms of worm infestation are often similar to those of other illnesses. Here are some of the worms that can affect your dog, and their symptoms.
Roundworms
Are the most common type of dog worm. They infect the intestines and can cause a pot-bellied appearance. Puppies can contract this infection from…
Rawhide is absolutely one of the most dangerous treats that you can give to your Bull Terrier. Unfortunately, a lot of manufacturers and pet stores still do very well at selling the product. But because there are a lot of uninformed consumers, the sale of rawhide products will likely continue. However, because you are informed of the dangers of rawhide chews, it is best to never allow your pet to eat or chew them.
Once your Bull Terrier ingests the rawhide,…
Healthy dog bones may be fed to your pet and come in many forms, from natural bones to artificial products. It is important to consider the benefits and the risks of the different bone types and choose the right product for your dog.
Bones Are Important for Your Bull Terrier's Health
There are many health benefits that dogs get from chewing bones:
The dental health in dogs is maintained by their natural habit of …
If you would like to know what not to feed dogs, you need to know what is toxic and may possibly create intolerances in dogs. Not all human food is good for dogs. A dog that is fed only table leftovers may get obese, have a poor health and possibly eat food that is toxic.
If you suspect that your dog has eaten something toxic, make him vomit and go to the vet immediately.
Grapes
Grapes shouldn't be fed…
Bull Terriers need both physical and mental stimulation provided by their owners by daily exercise. Exercises give a dog a natural outlet for energy. They create strong bodies and good muscle tone for the pet. Lack of sufficient exercise, will result in boredom and behavioral problems. A well-known yard or a house is often boring for a dog. Even if the dog is in a big yard, few exercise on their own, so it will…
Once you’ve been able to housebreak your puppy and identify that you are its pack leader, it is time to start working on more advanced bull terrier training tips. While training your bull terrier, always keep in mind the basics: calmness, patience, endurance, consistency, the use of a crystal clear, strong voice, plus a reward system which is both immediate naturally and not dependent on the particular distribution of foodstuff or treats. The dog wants to learn and also wants…
There are many important things to consider when purchasing a pedigree puppy. Before buying a puppy or a dog, ask yourself:
Can I afford to have a dog, taking into account not only the initial cost of purchasing the dog, but also the ongoing expenses such as food, veterinary fees?
Can I make a lifelong commitment to a dog? - A dog’s average life span is 12 years.
Is my home big enough to house a dog?
Do I really want to exercise a…
Some Bull Terrier owners battle allergies of some kind on a seasonal basis and the source of various ailments owners say occasionally stem from food. In the survey, twenty six percent of respondents said “Yes,” that they had good reason to believe their dogs were allergic to some food ingredients, but there was little or no consensus on the root causes. Fifteen percent of respondents said they didn’t know if they were battling allergic …
GENERAL APPEARANCE
Strongly built, muscular, well balanced and active with a keen, determined and intelligent expression.
CHARACTERISTICS
Courageous, full of spirit, with a fun loving attitude. A unique feature is a downfaced, egg-shaped head. Irrespective of size dogs should look masculine and bitches feminine.
TEMPERAMENT
Of even temperament and amenable to discipline. Although obstinate, is particularly good with people.
HEAD & SKULL
Head long, strong and deep right to end of muzzle, but not coarse. Viewed from front egg-shaped and completely filled, its surface free from hollows…
The Bull Terrier's coat is easy to maintain, but grooming can keep it in near-perfect condition. Adding oils to their meals can also vastly improve the quality of their coat.
The Bull Terrier requires a fair amount of exercise, but overworking the dog at a young age will cause strained muscles. Older dogs do require exercise, but in small doses, whereas younger ones will be happy to play for hours on end.
The breed is …
The Afrikaans name for the Bull Terrier is Varkhond (Pig-dog). Many people think it is because of the pig-like appearance of the head and eyes. However, this name is more likely to have arisen as a result of the use in the past of cross-bred bull terriers during bush-pig and warthog hunting in South Africa, particularly in the Eastern Cape.
There is also a miniature version of this breed; this distinct breed is officially known as the Miniature Bull Terrier. Bull…
The Bull Terrier's most recognizable feature is its head, described as 'egg shaped' when viewed from the front, almost flat at the top, with a Roman muzzle sloping evenly down to the end of the nose with no stop.
The unique triangle-shaped eyes are small, dark, and deep-set. The body is full and round, while the shoulders are robust and muscular and the tail is carried horizontally.
It walks with a jaunty gait, and is popularly known as the 'gladiator of the…
Because Bull Terriers have a very strong urge to chew, it is important to provide them appropriate toys such as Nylabones, Plaque Attackers and Kong toys, with supervision.
Other brands or rawhides and soft toys can be broken, swallowed or lodged in the throat.
Beware
Bull Terriers will also ingest other "toys" such as socks,underwear, pieces of blanket, various forms of rubber, plastic, metal screening and children's toys. Any of these items can cause an obstruction in the lower intestine. If you notice…
Early in the mid-1800s the "Bull and Terrier" breeds were developed to satisfy the needs for vermin control and animal-based blood sports. The "Bull and Terriers" were based on the Old English Bulldog (now extinct) and one or more of Old English Terrier and "Black and tan terrier", now known as Manchester Terrier. This new breed combined the speed and dexterity of lightly built terriers with the dour tenacity of the Bulldog, which was a poor performer in most combat…
Bull Terrier puppies are capable of learning at an early age and, like children, they form lasting impressions, tendencies, and habits during this time. It can be a make-it or break-it time for your pup when it comes to his behavior. A puppy that is exposed to a variety of sights, sounds, and experiences during this early period will be more likely to develop proper socialization skills and grow into a happy, healthy, well-behaved older dog.
Generally, important socialization skills are…
Abraxas Aaran, who portrayed Willie, the title character's dog, in the 1970 film Patton.
Baxter, from the film Baxter - with the tagline, "Méfiez-vous du chien qui pense." ("Beware the dog that thinks.")
Blue, owned by Canadian hockey commentator Don Cherry, is widely considered to be almost as famous as Cherry himself.
Bodger, an old white bull terrier, is a major character in the book The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford and the movie.
Brut, in the novel, Answers to Brut, by…
