Active
Protective
Trainable
Keen
Sweet
Tempered

Playful
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive

Bull Terriers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Bosties are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Choose a Bull Terrier if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Bosties aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Bulldog, Old English Terrier

Boston Terriers, West Highland White Terrier

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
White
Pied
Brindle
Red

Black
White
Brindle
Brown

Bull Terriers have short coats.

Bosties are known for their coat length.

Straight

Wiry

A Bull Terrier can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Bostie can have a litter of 3-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Bull Terriers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Bosties are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Bull Terrier breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Bosties typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Deafness (Whites)
Kidney Problems
Mitral Valve Disease
Lethal Acrodermatitis

Patellar Luxation
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Craniomandibular Osteopathy

Entropion
Ectropion
Demodectic Mange
Eye Disease
Laryngeal Paralysis

Deafness
Cataracts
Copper Poisoning

Cardiac
Eye
Blood Test
Hearing (Whites)
Up:Uc Ratio For Kidney Function
Skin Scraping

Biopsy
Orthopedic
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Ophthalmology

Bull Terriers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Bosties are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Bull Terrier has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Bostie has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Bull Terrier dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Bosties bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Bull Terriers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Bosties are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bull Terrier, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bostie, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Bull Terrier is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Bostie requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Bull Terrier should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Bostie should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 60-70 pound (27 - 32 kg) Bull Terrier feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 15-20 pound (7 - 9 kg) Bostie feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Bull Terrier is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Bostie is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Bull Terrier is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Bostie is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Bull Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Bosties are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Bull Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Bosties make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Bull Terriers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Bosties are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Bull Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Bosties are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Bull Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Bosties are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.