WorkingBullandTerrier 132 Posted November 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 By the way, my last post was not directed to anyone specific, it was a general statement to any and everyone reading that may not have full bulldogs knowledge. I'd like to add my .02 cents on the using BT's for work statement. Although the breed has been morphed so drastically physically......I believe that alot of these dogs still have the drive and the heart to WANT to be a dog. My Shiner dog is 'show' bred, but he is so drivey that the average person would have probably rehomed him by now due to lack of understanding. I look forward to seeing how my dog turns out in the future. It was the same case for my husband's bitch. She's turned out to be a great CD. Now, I keep my dog lean, and exercize him alot, so as far as wind goes, he's pretty good there. Would I compare him to one of my conditioned bulldogs? DEFINATELY not. But for how he is structured and the shape I keep him in, he's fine. Just a couple shots if him messing around in the yard 1 Quote Link to post
neilsherlock 226 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Eugene glass wrote a book called 'the sporting bull terrier'. It will show you evidence to the contrary. The book is about AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIERS... NOT ENGLISH BULL TERRIERS Thanks for putting that in capitals, NOW READ PAGES 5-16 if you have got the book. Cheers 1 Quote Link to post
treankare666 10 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Just wanted to add my point of view and i have far/none from the experience workinBT have, but about genetics and DA behaviour and think that goes with a lot of breeds not be trusted to get in scramble at a certain situation, guard dogs, alsations, airforce dogs, rottweilers etc. some dogs are more dominant from the start but some has to be cranked to even open their mouth. i see your point but also keeping them on a chain all day doesnt make them more social then keeping them as a "pet". yard accident rarely occur w 2 dogs living toghether with an owner under normal circumstances, its usually a hinge or a collar that goes of in a yard of bulldogs and then its just what it is. I do believe "security" thinking comes first and its easier to keep that line for the public, but it also makes the hype of bulldogs or bull n terrier breeds "machine" like in that behaviour and i dont think its fair all the way. i dont think genetics can be trained away but i dont buy the hard-wired idea of world view either so i think its more then jusg genes that code proteins that make dogs what they are.....just my 5 cents Quote Link to post
J.DOG 1,355 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) my yard dog is an english bull terrier getting on now 8/9 years old put alot of weight on past few years he used to be very fit as I conditioned him with my lurchers but now he's defo not a ripped dog obviously or in brilliant shape he used to be but know he's got a laid back life My dads had afew racy ebt in the past but they rant easy to get hold of now shame the breeds been ruined Edited November 15, 2012 by J.DOG 2 Quote Link to post
WorkingBullandTerrier 132 Posted November 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Aww.....an older wise one huh? I can imagine him in his prime. Nice dog. Quote Link to post
J.DOG 1,355 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 Aww.....an older wise one huh? I can imagine him in his prime. Nice dog. Cheers Yep hes a funny bugger one of the best dogs I've had , was a very healthy dog years ago Quote Link to post
Lusitano 294 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 I love english bull terriers and own one from show lines however i keep him in peak condition. He is the furthes thing from a couch potato. Neilsherlock - do you breed your bullies? are you planning any litters? Jawn - Is that a patterdale mix dog on your profile picture? 1 Quote Link to post
jawn 449 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 I love english bull terriers and own one from show lines however i keep him in peak condition. He is the furthes thing from a couch potato. Neilsherlock - do you breed your bullies? are you planning any litters? Jawn - Is that a patterdale mix dog on your profile picture? No he's a jagdterror.lol Quote Link to post
Tiny 7 1,694 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 my yard dog is an english bull terrier getting on now 8/9 years old put alot of weight on past few years he used to be very fit as I conditioned him with my lurchers but now he's defo not a ripped dog obviously or in brilliant shape he used to be but know he's got a laid back life My dads had afew racy ebt in the past but they rant easy to get hold of now shame the breeds been ruined Wants its glands doing fellah...... Is that pressure sores all over him? Quote Link to post
J.DOG 1,355 Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 my yard dog is an english bull terrier getting on now 8/9 years old put alot of weight on past few years he used to be very fit as I conditioned him with my lurchers but now he's defo not a ripped dog obviously or in brilliant shape he used to be but know he's got a laid back life My dads had afew racy ebt in the past but they rant easy to get hold of now shame the breeds been ruined Wants its glands doing fellah...... Is that pressure sores all over him? No he's got a skin problem , he's always sore so ripps himself apart he's being treated mate he's had the condition since he was 2yrs been treated ever since just dome days he's worse but he's getting better Quote Link to post
J.DOG 1,355 Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 do you lads think you can take a show type ebt and keep it in lean condition or is it not to be done ?????? Quote Link to post
neilsherlock 226 Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 heres a couple of pics, too many, sorry. i owned the brindle bitch. The white dog is my brothers, thunder rock bred and everything a bullie shod be. Both were 100% driven and capable. I know the breeds in a shit state on the whole but the right types can still be found over here the brindle bitch is show bred and was not shy of work, sharp as a tack. She was a pleasure to condition. No i dont breed mate Quote Link to post
WorkingBullandTerrier 132 Posted November 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 do you lads think you can take a show type ebt and keep it in lean condition or is it not to be done ?????? I feed one right now that is 'show type' on paper. He's only a year old but is in great condition. Quote Link to post
Lusitano 294 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 There is a lot of hate for show type english bull terriers but my belief is your dog is always what you make it... Mine is in great shape... JAWN - What height and weight is he as he looks quite big on the photo? NEILSHERLOCK - do you know of anyone breeding the inglis type bull terriers? Quote Link to post
jawn 449 Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 There is a lot of hate for show type english bull terriers but my belief is your dog is always what you make it... Mine is in great shape... JAWN - What height and weight is he as he looks quite big on the photo? NEILSHERLOCK - do you know of anyone breeding the inglis type bull terriers? He's actually quite small. Around thirteen inches at the withers and fifteen pounds. I'd post some other pics of him but photobucket seems to be acting weird. Quote Link to post
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