In the middle of the 19th century , an Englishman from Birmingham , James Hinks, introduced this sturdy and muscular animal to society, called to be among the favorites of dog lovers. It is descended from the old English bulldog and old English terrier breeds, now defunct, with some genetic drops from Dalmatians. At first, Hinks conceived the crosses to breed a good fighting dog , which they were then very fond of on the Islands, but the good results obtained in beauty contests convinced him to enhance their aesthetic features. That endeavor produced the modern lineage, less crude than that of their ancestors.
The pride of the British breeder was an all-white female named Puss, who caused a sensation for her elegance in an 1863 contest. With the proper education, today's bull terriers have good character, they do not allow to guess their past of aggressive fighters, although they have preserved a powerful constitution. Unmistakable for their elongated head, short forehead and robust trunk, they are highly prized as watchdogs.
