bull terrier

Or bull·ter·ri·er

[bool-ter-ee-er]

noun

1. one of an English breed of medium-sized, short-haired dogs having a white, brindled, or tan and white coat, produced by crossing the bulldog and the terrier.

bull terrier

noun

1. a breed of terrier having a muscular body and thick neck, with a short smooth often white coat: developed by crossing the bulldog with various terriers See also pit bull terrier Staffordshire bull terrier

Word History and Origins

Origin of bull terrier¹

First recorded in 1840–50; bull(dog) + terrier ¹

Example Sentences

The American pit bull terriers are strong, faithful companions who’ve gotten a bad wrap.

From Los Angeles Times

South Wales Police said the three Staffordshire bull terriers involved in the attack on 30 March had been destroyed, but no arrests had been made.

From BBC

He also admitted unlawfully possessing a knife in a public place and causing unnecessary suffering to a Staffordshire bull terrier.

From BBC

Lilly was 10 when she was attacked in September 2023, and had just finished playing football with a neighbour when the Staffordshire bull terrier cross breed bit her face.

From BBC

Thames Valley Police has said that a Staffordshire bull terrier dog, that was initially thought to have been killed in the incident, survived.

From BBC