Bull Terriers arose from a family called "bull and terrier" dogs
during the 19th century. Bull terriers were bred for companionship
and the sport of conformation, not for fighting. It is true
that during the creation of this breed, the sport of dog fighting
was prevalent, but the creator of this breed created bull terriers
for the purpose of selling a dog to the general public that
was beautiful to the eye. For the past 136 years, this breed
sole purpose is that of companionship.
The modern bull terrier is believed to be created with the
now extinct English White Terrier, the Bulldog, the Dalmatian,
several terrier crosses, and some believe the Spanish Pointer,
Greyhound, and Foxhound. There is even some evidence to suggest
that the Borzoi and Collie were used to help elongate the head.
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