These dogs, though they may have been developed for fighting, actually make delightful family pets. They are also highly intelligent and will need lots of daily mental stimulation to keep them from getting bored. But their strong sense of humour will have you rolling around on the floor in fits of laughter! However, because these guys have terrier in them, they tend to be fairly stubborn, meaning they aren't necessarily the best option for first time owners. They will require a lot of training and will need to be taught their place in the pack! Because they love their 'hoomans' so much, they don't do well on their own for long periods of times, which can lead to separation anxiety, so will need someone to be home with them most of the day. However, with the right family they make fantastic pets.

Bull Terrier's were developed at the start of the 19th century in response to a need for a dog that could both control vermin and take part in blood sports. They are a cross between the Old English Bulldog, which is now extinct, and Old English Terriers and it's thought this would combine the speed and skill of the Terrier with the persistence of the Bulldog! There was a real lack of preservation for this breeds' original form and a lack of breeding standards led to the breed eventually dividing into two, the breed we see today and also the Staffordshire Bull Terriers. Bull Terrier's were first officially recognized by the Kennel Club in 1917, with the first doggy donning the very noble name of 'Lord Gladiator'.