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What extra cross breeding did the Staffordshire bull terrier receive to differentiate it from an English Bull Terrier?
They are most closely related to bull terriers and emerged from crossings between bull terriers and other terriers that were around in the 17th century.
How long has Staffordshire bull terriers been about?
Since the 17th century where it emerged from a cross between Bull Terriers and other terriers of the time. At this time they were used for blood sports like bull baiting and bear baiting. These dogs provided the ancestral foundations for Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Bull Terriers, the American Pit Bull Terrier and the American Staffordshire Terrier. This common ancestor was known as the Bull and Terrier. After these bloodsports were eliminated in 1835 these dogs came to be used in dogfights.
Where did the miniature bull terrier originate?
Both English Bull Terriers and Miniature Bull Terriers originated in Great Britain in the 1800's.
Are bull terriers Australian?
English
What is the heaviest Yorkshire terrier?
pit bull terriers are the largest of all the bull terriers and was bread from staffishire bull terriers when they were taken over to America and the name pit bull from fighting in the pits the English bull terrier is middle of the road in size
Which dog is bigger chihuahua or a Bull terrier?
A Chihuahua is easily 4 or 5 times smaller than any Bull Terrier. English Bull Terriers and Staffordshire Bull Terriers are medium sized breeds, compared to the miniscule Chihuahua. Even Miniature Bull Terriers are noticeably larger than a Chihuahua.
What is the name of the Pit bull Terrier in the story The Incredible Journey?
The dog wasn't a PIT Bull Terrier, he was a Bull Terrier. Pit Bulls and Bull Terriers are two completely different breeds of dogs. The Bull Terrier in the story was named Bodger.
What dogs create English bull terriers?
Bull terriers are a few breeds. Mainly a cross between the, now extinct, English white terrier and a bull dog.
What is the average height of a pit bull terrier?
Most Pit Bull Terriers, or American Staffordshire Terriers, are between 43-48cm (17-19in).
What has the author Dawn Capp written?
Dawn Capp has written: 'American pit bull terriers' -- subject(s): American pit bull terrier, Pit bull terriers
What kind of animals are terriers?
Terriers are a very popular breed of dog. Terriers were bred to hunt small animals and rodents, and as such they can be very aggressive to other animals, and may appear to have no fear. Common breeds of terrier include the Border Terrier, Cairn Terrier and the Bull Terrier.
What are staffordshire bull terriers ancestors called?
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was bred from muscular, but heavy dogs used for Bull-baiting and small, but fiesty local Terriers - combining the best parts of both types of Dog. The resulting Staffy-looking Dogs were fast, agile and strong; perfect for Bull-baiting. Staffordshire Bull Terriers were not bred from one or two particular breeds, just local Terriers and Dog's similar to Bulldogs.
