English Bull Terrier
Discussion
h that will be about 9 weeks in April time? Thanks guys,
Yes your right about the date. Im now thinking i might be best waiting until after our 10 day holiday in July. Although my dad will be looking after the dog on a regular basis maybe its better not to lump a new puppy on him haha (I'm sure he would love it he used to run a kennels).
Ive read they make good running companions, can anyone comment?
I run about 3 miles a night. Be nice to have some company.
Yes your right about the date. Im now thinking i might be best waiting until after our 10 day holiday in July. Although my dad will be looking after the dog on a regular basis maybe its better not to lump a new puppy on him haha (I'm sure he would love it he used to run a kennels).
Ive read they make good running companions, can anyone comment?
I run about 3 miles a night. Be nice to have some company.
I'm not sure about the running! Mine Is a lazy thing, sometimes refusing to even walk. Her stamina is very low, after around 10 minutes of playing with other dogs she likes a sit down 
I used to attend a regular charity bull terrier walk and it was only ever 45 minutes long because a lot of them were lazy.
They can be selective about what surfaces they will walk on, some refuse to walk on gravel for example. Mine hates anything other than grass!
Training is tough, ours is so stubborn and will not listen to me if she doesn't feel like it.
She is without doubt the most funny, human like dog I have ever had though.
I used to attend a regular charity bull terrier walk and it was only ever 45 minutes long because a lot of them were lazy.
They can be selective about what surfaces they will walk on, some refuse to walk on gravel for example. Mine hates anything other than grass!
Training is tough, ours is so stubborn and will not listen to me if she doesn't feel like it.
She is without doubt the most funny, human like dog I have ever had though.
Edited by 2thumbs on Monday 2nd March 21:18
You might be lucky! They are very active pups, but ours just gets more and more stubborn and lazy the older she gets. One exception is walking with other dogs present, she seems more keen in a pack.
I met a girl once with a bull terrier, she was pulling a sledge. I asked about it and she said it was to put the dog on when he'd had enough walking! This is very common with ebt s.
They will literally stand still and dig their feet in the ground when they decide they have had enough. They are not light to carry either!
I met a girl once with a bull terrier, she was pulling a sledge. I asked about it and she said it was to put the dog on when he'd had enough walking! This is very common with ebt s.
They will literally stand still and dig their feet in the ground when they decide they have had enough. They are not light to carry either!
Edited by 2thumbs on Monday 2nd March 21:34
I would not think of an EBT ad a running companion tbh, Staffies yes Bullies no. They have quite an 'awkward' build for that type of exercise. Having said that they are usually good walkers, can be unpredictable around other dogs but not all of them obviously.
I love Bullies though, great dogs but do get a lot of skin issues and esp paw/claw probs, they have tight claws that grow at quite a curve and many don't like them trimmed. A regular pedicure at a grooming parlour maybe a worthwhile investment!
They're a loyal breed, stubborn but loyal
I love Bullies though, great dogs but do get a lot of skin issues and esp paw/claw probs, they have tight claws that grow at quite a curve and many don't like them trimmed. A regular pedicure at a grooming parlour maybe a worthwhile investment!
They're a loyal breed, stubborn but loyal
hahahha thats brilliant!
Ive always wanted one and the tales i hear just confirm that they are awesome little characters, My jack russell passed away a couple of years ago but I've been house hunting so not wanted to start with a puppy but we should complete soon and then its a perfect time
I cannot wait.
Ive always wanted one and the tales i hear just confirm that they are awesome little characters, My jack russell passed away a couple of years ago but I've been house hunting so not wanted to start with a puppy but we should complete soon and then its a perfect time
I cannot wait.
I would imagine this thread would be useless without some pics!
Meet Yoki, a sofa cushion that farts.
She's six, and we've had her for three years. She's an ex breeding machine, was found straying in Eire and we initially took her on as a foster as I had experience of the breed. They don't tend to do well in kennels...
She is the laziest dog I have ever met. "Walkies" will be responded to with excitement that sometimes dissipates by the time she has got to the top of the drive.
She exhibits the following EBT typical behaviour:
Trancing. She will find a bush or tree of the right height and stands underneath it, having her back tickled by the branches. Christmas trees work fine!
Bully Runs. A mad 2-3 minutes of spinning, running about, jumping and frantic playing with toys. And then back to the sofa. Upside down.
Stubbornness. A lot of people think EBT are thick, due to the difficulty of training. They're not, just stubborn. A Labrador asked to jump will ask "how high?". An EBT will say "why?"
Yoki knows various tricks and commands and understands quite a few words, but will only really respond when she feels like it.
Affection. An EBT is only really happy when it is near (preferably touching) one of its pack, or asleep. They also love rituals - I know one that has to have toast and tea in the morning, one that likes being covered totally with a blanket before it goes to bed, etc.
Skin problems. She is allergic to fleas, a fungus that causes dandruff, and dust mites. It causes her paws to swell and go red. White ones are particularly prone.
Claws. She actually tolerates having her claws cut, as long as she gets to eat the cuttings (it's a long story). It's taken a long time to get to this point though - she had to trust us first.
I'd say if you are long in patience, short on pride, can deal with a three year old child in a dog suit and like physical attention from quadrupeds, go right ahead. They are unlike any other breed.
Meet Yoki, a sofa cushion that farts.
She's six, and we've had her for three years. She's an ex breeding machine, was found straying in Eire and we initially took her on as a foster as I had experience of the breed. They don't tend to do well in kennels...
She is the laziest dog I have ever met. "Walkies" will be responded to with excitement that sometimes dissipates by the time she has got to the top of the drive.
She exhibits the following EBT typical behaviour:
Trancing. She will find a bush or tree of the right height and stands underneath it, having her back tickled by the branches. Christmas trees work fine!
Bully Runs. A mad 2-3 minutes of spinning, running about, jumping and frantic playing with toys. And then back to the sofa. Upside down.
Stubbornness. A lot of people think EBT are thick, due to the difficulty of training. They're not, just stubborn. A Labrador asked to jump will ask "how high?". An EBT will say "why?"
Yoki knows various tricks and commands and understands quite a few words, but will only really respond when she feels like it.
Affection. An EBT is only really happy when it is near (preferably touching) one of its pack, or asleep. They also love rituals - I know one that has to have toast and tea in the morning, one that likes being covered totally with a blanket before it goes to bed, etc.
Skin problems. She is allergic to fleas, a fungus that causes dandruff, and dust mites. It causes her paws to swell and go red. White ones are particularly prone.
Claws. She actually tolerates having her claws cut, as long as she gets to eat the cuttings (it's a long story). It's taken a long time to get to this point though - she had to trust us first.
I'd say if you are long in patience, short on pride, can deal with a three year old child in a dog suit and like physical attention from quadrupeds, go right ahead. They are unlike any other breed.
cwis said:
I would imagine this thread would be useless without some pics!
Meet Yoki, a sofa cushion that farts.
She's six, and we've had her for three years. She's an ex breeding machine, was found straying in Eire and we initially took her on as a foster as I had experience of the breed. They don't tend to do well in kennels...
She is the laziest dog I have ever met. "Walkies" will be responded to with excitement that sometimes dissipates by the time she has got to the top of the drive.
She exhibits the following EBT typical behaviour:
Trancing. She will find a bush or tree of the right height and stands underneath it, having her back tickled by the branches. Christmas trees work fine!
Bully Runs. A mad 2-3 minutes of spinning, running about, jumping and frantic playing with toys. And then back to the sofa. Upside down.
Stubbornness. A lot of people think EBT are thick, due to the difficulty of training. They're not, just stubborn. A Labrador asked to jump will ask "how high?". An EBT will say "why?"
Yoki knows various tricks and commands and understands quite a few words, but will only really respond when she feels like it.
Affection. An EBT is only really happy when it is near (preferably touching) one of its pack, or asleep. They also love rituals - I know one that has to have toast and tea in the morning, one that likes being covered totally with a blanket before it goes to bed, etc.
Skin problems. She is allergic to fleas, a fungus that causes dandruff, and dust mites. It causes her paws to swell and go red. White ones are particularly prone.
Claws. She actually tolerates having her claws cut, as long as she gets to eat the cuttings (it's a long story). It's taken a long time to get to this point though - she had to trust us first.
I'd say if you are long in patience, short on pride, can deal with a three year old child in a dog suit and like physical attention from quadrupeds, go right ahead. They are unlike any other breed.
Absolutely classic post - made me laugh out loud Meet Yoki, a sofa cushion that farts.
She's six, and we've had her for three years. She's an ex breeding machine, was found straying in Eire and we initially took her on as a foster as I had experience of the breed. They don't tend to do well in kennels...
She is the laziest dog I have ever met. "Walkies" will be responded to with excitement that sometimes dissipates by the time she has got to the top of the drive.
She exhibits the following EBT typical behaviour:
Trancing. She will find a bush or tree of the right height and stands underneath it, having her back tickled by the branches. Christmas trees work fine!
Bully Runs. A mad 2-3 minutes of spinning, running about, jumping and frantic playing with toys. And then back to the sofa. Upside down.
Stubbornness. A lot of people think EBT are thick, due to the difficulty of training. They're not, just stubborn. A Labrador asked to jump will ask "how high?". An EBT will say "why?"
Yoki knows various tricks and commands and understands quite a few words, but will only really respond when she feels like it.
Affection. An EBT is only really happy when it is near (preferably touching) one of its pack, or asleep. They also love rituals - I know one that has to have toast and tea in the morning, one that likes being covered totally with a blanket before it goes to bed, etc.
Skin problems. She is allergic to fleas, a fungus that causes dandruff, and dust mites. It causes her paws to swell and go red. White ones are particularly prone.
Claws. She actually tolerates having her claws cut, as long as she gets to eat the cuttings (it's a long story). It's taken a long time to get to this point though - she had to trust us first.
I'd say if you are long in patience, short on pride, can deal with a three year old child in a dog suit and like physical attention from quadrupeds, go right ahead. They are unlike any other breed.
beautifully put cwis, summed up nicely
Bully runs, I'd forgotten to mention them. They really do go absolutely mental for a few minutes, almost like they are possessed, running, circling and bouncing off walls and furniture. Their heads are so hard I don't think they feel a thing!
Trancing I have heard about but ours never does it. She does like a bit of routine though, she will not settle at night until she is covered over, and will often stay in bed until mid afternoon the next day
Frankie
[footnote]Edited to fix picture links
Bully runs, I'd forgotten to mention them. They really do go absolutely mental for a few minutes, almost like they are possessed, running, circling and bouncing off walls and furniture. Their heads are so hard I don't think they feel a thing!
Trancing I have heard about but ours never does it. She does like a bit of routine though, she will not settle at night until she is covered over, and will often stay in bed until mid afternoon the next day
Frankie
[footnote]Edited to fix picture links
Edited by 2thumbs on Sunday 22 March 13:14
2thumbs said:
beautifully put cwis, summed up nicely
Bully runs, I'd forgotten to mention them. They really do go absolutely mental for a few minutes, almost like they are possessed, running, circling and bouncing off walls and furniture. Their heads are so hard I don't think they feel a thing!
Trancing I have heard about but ours never does it. She does like a bit of routine though, she will not settle at night until she is covered over, and will often stay in bed until mid afternoon the next day!
This is Frankie...
What a beautiful dog, unusual colour too. Bully runs, I'd forgotten to mention them. They really do go absolutely mental for a few minutes, almost like they are possessed, running, circling and bouncing off walls and furniture. Their heads are so hard I don't think they feel a thing!
Trancing I have heard about but ours never does it. She does like a bit of routine though, she will not settle at night until she is covered over, and will often stay in bed until mid afternoon the next day!
This is Frankie...
Edited by 2thumbs on Tuesday 3rd March 17:16
Gassing Station | All Creatures Great & Small | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff