Join the debate…
Are Bull Terriers dangerous to children?
The Bull Terrier is sweet-tempered, yet also rowdy and clownish, full of fire and determination.
This muscular, forceful, vigorous dog lives best with active families, for he has a high energy level that comes in bursts.
He needs frequent, brisk walks, occasional vigorous games of ball, and total immersion in the family, i.e. LOTS of companionship and interactive play sessions.
Yet Bull Terriers have been known to attack children, the elderly, their owners – anyone that happens to be in their path. If the dog feels provoked or startled, it has been known to bite.

Many owners swear that their pet would never attack them.
You may be wondering what our own thoughts are on this, after all, we chose to make Milo a Bully, he could just as easily have been a Corgi or a Rottweiler.

Pablo, originally from South Africa, explains the importance of the family bull terrier in the neighbourhood he grew up, “In South Africa you need a dog that is excellent with children but also able to protect your family against an intruder, and there ARE intruders.

A Bull Terrier will lie at the feet of a child playing in the garden all day but if if someone comes into the garden intending to do harm then the dog needs to be able to react very, very quickly.

Bullys are like that, they have incredible patience with small children but can turn protective in a flash.”
The fact is, however, dog attacks do occur and even against the dogs’ owners.
Do you think this is the fault of the breed?

Their aggressive temperament matched with their strength historically saw them bred as fighting dogs so some argue their genetic makeup is rather fierce.

However, many Bully lovers believe the fault of aggressive dogs lies not with the dog itself but with the owner and particularly how the Bully has been trained.
What do you think?
Is the portrayal accurate?
Let us know in the comments below…