This variety, which has now assumed a fixed character, as its name
implies, was produced by a cross between the bull-dog and terrier, and
this variety proves to be a handsomer dog than either of its
progenitors. It is a sprightly and showy animal, and even better adapted
for mischievous sport than either of the above dogs. He is airy and
pleasant tempered, but possesses great fierceness when his energies are
called into action.
The full-sized bull terrier is larger than either of his original
parents, from which we are inclined to think he has a dash of the
mastiff in him. He has rather a large square head, short neck, deep
chest, and very strong legs. He possesses great strength of jaw, and
draws a badger with much ease. He is all colours, and often white, with
large black or brown patches on different parts of his body. His hair is
short and stiff.
This variety has risen into great reputation with gentlemen of the
fancy, and consequently good ones sell for a high price. Bull terriers
are to be had of every colour in the metropolis—and of late years,
dealing in these and other dogs has become a regular trade.—_Brown, &c._