Needs a substantial amount of vigorous exercise which needs to be on-leash. Enjoys running along side a bicycle. Obedience training is highly recommended because of his strong personality. A home with a fenced yard is recommended. He is not the ideal choice for the first time owner.
Ownership requires a commitment to supervision and a rigorous schedule of exercise.
Originally bred from a variety of bulldogs and terriers, American breeders increased his weight and gave him a more powerful head. A forbearer to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, he was originally bred to be a fighting dog. Bull baiting was banned in England in 1835 and these dogs are no longer been bred to fights. There is some complication in registries of this breed. All rights reserved.