Bull Terrier Calendar

A Bull Terrier Calendar has proven an efficient PR-item for the breed, since many people have fallen deeply in love with the Bull Terrier due to calendars, photographs, cards and posters of this dog. Bull Terriers have a cute clownish expression, and many people appreciate their protective and people-oriented disposition. These dogs are not as vicious as some people think. They are very friendly with everyone in the house, and they make good companions for children.

The Bull Terrier was bred to protect his loved ones and territory in a strikingly magnanimous way. It is absolutely inappropriate to expect from a Bull Terrier to pick up fights with everything and everyone he meets and tear the enemy into pieces. There are stories about Bull Terriers retreating in a restrained and delicate way when provoked, when there seemed to be nothing to stop them from fighting back. This has earned them the reputation of “white cavaliers”. However, Bull Terriers are naturally dog-aggressive and should not be trusted with non-canine pets, if not raised with them from early on. At home, Bull Terriers are fond of turning funny antics in their own clownish way. Bull Terrier Calendars, posters, commercials, cartoons and cards have greatly contributed to the growth of the dog’s popularity over the last decades.

The Bull Terrier originated in the 1860s, when James Hinks exerted efforts to create a standardized dog from numerous crosses of the Bulldog and the English White Terrier. In is project, he also involved a Dalmatian, as he wanted his dog to be white-coated. He created a sturdy and affectionate companion dog, which was supposed to defend his loved ones against enemies. White was the only acceptable color until the early 1900s, and colored types were officially recognized in 1936. As we can see, it is due to Hink’s tremendous work that we can see this clown of a dog on numerous Bull Terrier Calendars today.

The average size of the Bull Terrier is 22-25 inches high at the withers. This dog has a characteristic elongated head, the muzzle tapering smoothly toward the nose without any stop. The ears are erectile, and the eyes are very small and triangular. The coat comes in white and many other color combinations. The chest is deep and broad, and the limbs are muscular and strong. Bull Terriers live 12-14 years on the average. They are generally healthy dogs, although some lines are susceptible to deafness, allergies and obsessive and compulsive behavioral disorders. If you have bought a Bull Terrier Calendar and feel infatuated with the dog every time you look into it, please, bear in mind that it takes more than just a liking to be a good Bull Terrier owner.