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Important: This information is collected from a variety of sources and is presented as general thoughts about the breed. It is sugggested that you use our information with that of your own to make any decisions. We suggest you DO NOT make any decisions about a family pet based solely on these pages. Keep digging!
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| Country of Origin | 19th century England | |||
| Type of coat | stiff, shedding, short, prickly | |||
| Grooming | regular brushing, bathing, nail clipping, and ear cleaning | |||
| Average height | American: 17-19 inches; Bull: 14-16 inches | |||
| Average weight | American: 55-70 pounds; Bull: 30-40 pounds | |||
| Activity level | high | |||
| Watchdog | yes, excellent | |||
| Protection | Excellent! | |||
| Intelligence | high | |||
| Trainability | dominant, high pain threshhold, can be a challenge | |||
| Compatibility with children | Ok with supervision. Children must learn that there are very strict rules to obey when playing with this breed. | |||
| Character | cheerful, confident, alert, intelligent, affectionate, pushy, sensitive | |||
| Ideal home environment | home with fenced yard | |||
| Ideal owner | patient leader with time to exercise, train, and socialize | |||
| Suggestions: | early socialization and obedience training mandatory | |||
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