Dog breed

Bull Terrier

Origin: England

Also known as: English Bull Terrier, Hinks Bull Terrier

The Bull Terrier is a breed of dog in the terrier family. There is also a miniature version of this breed, the Miniature Bull Terrier. This breed originates in England, where the bull and terrier breeds were originally bred for vermin control and bloodsports. In the mid-19th century, James Hinks began breeding the bull and terriers with English White Terriers, eventually resulting in the modern breed. The Bull Terrier has a distinctive 'egg-shaped' head, triangular eyes, and a robust body.

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Sources & references

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bull_Terrier
http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q38322

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