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Bully Wheaten |
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He is not recognized by the F.C.I. |
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Great Britain <> Ireland -> U.S.A. | |
Translation |
Francis Vandersteen |
A brief presentation of the Bully Wheaten |
| The Bully Wheaten is a medium-sized dog resulting from a cross between a Bulldog and a soft-coated Irish Terrier. This breed is very healthy and can live up to 15 years with very few hereditary diseases. They are very hairy with a medium-length coat that can be white, black, brown or red. Your Bully Wheaten is a calm, friendly dog who loves children and other pets. However, they can be difficult to train and are therefore not ideal for new dog owners. They're not overly excitable or energetic, so you may need to persuade them to get enough exercise. |
History of the Bully Wheaten |
| Your Bully Wheaten will share characteristics of both parent breeds. |
A little of the English Bulldog |
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| The Bulldog originated in the 1200s from the ancient Bullenbeissers in England as a cattle and hunting dog. The breed was also used for bull baiting, which began in the 13th century. The Bulldog was trained to attack the bull by biting its nose and not letting go because people insisted the meat was better that way. They were also used to bait bears. Once this was banned in 1835, some people tried to get them to fight with dogs, but they didn't do well in this respect. Today's Bulldog is sometimes called the English Bulldog or the British Bulldog. The Bulldog Club was formed in 1878 in England and the breed was accepted by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1886. They were bred into a calm, good-natured breed by selective breeding and are now the 4th most popular dog breed in the United States. | ||
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| Standard of the English Bulldog | ||
A little of the Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier |
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| The Irish Soft Coated Terrier originated in Ireland in the 1700s. Their original function was breeding, guarding houses and hunting rats and other vermin. Irish farmers found them to be their answer to the rat problem, and this breed continued to be a good ratter for over 200 years. The Irish Soft Coated Terrier is the oldest Terrier native to Ireland. They were first recognized by the Irish Kennel Club in the 1930s, but were not noticed by the AKC until 1973. They are now the 50th most popular dog in the United States. | ||
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| Standard of the Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier |
Appearance of the Bully Wheaten |
| Bully Wheatens are medium-sized dogs with shaggy coats, hairy faces, floppy ears and medium-sized heads. They are usually red, white, brown or black with a black nose and large dark eyes. They have large heads, short hairy tails, long hind legs and shorter front legs. They average around 33 to 51 centimeters in height and 23 kilos. Depending on parentage, the Bully Wheaten may resemble the Bulldog more closely in some cases, where it may be shorter and stockier with shorter hair. Whatever the case, they are sturdy and muscular underneath all that fur, and generally appear well balanced. |
Temperament of the Bully Wheaten |
| Your dog may be harder to train than most, because Bully Wheatens like to test the limits and try to get away with everything they can. That's why it's important to be consistent in training and not resort to corporal punishment. Positive reinforcement works best with any dog. They are friendly dogs, but need to be socialized at a young age so they know how to interact with other animals, especially cats. They have a high hunting instinct in them, so they shouldn't be trusted with small animals like hamsters, ferrets or birds. The Bully Wheaten really likes to chase squirrels and rabbits outdoors, so you should keep her on a leash if you don't want her to do that. |
Needs and activities of the Bully Wheaten |
| Your Bully Wheaten can be a bit of a couch potato. They tend to be lazy and just want to stay in the house. However, to keep them healthy and prevent obesity, you need to make sure your dog gets about 30 to 45 minutes of brisk activity a day. Some of the activities your Bully Wheaten may enjoy include playing Frisbee, fetch, walking or jogging around the neighborhood, playing in the park and agility training. They also love to hunt and swim, so if you get the chance, your Bully Wheaten can enjoy a trip to the woods or lake. |
Maintenance of the Bully Wheaten |
| With the Bully Wheaten's fur coat, you need to brush them at least every other day with a stiff bristle brush and a metal comb. To remove tangles and mats, loosen them with your fingers before combing to avoid damaging the hair. You can give your Bully Wheaten a bath if you need to, but don't shampoo it too often. Be sure to check their ears for dirt and wax once a week, and trim their nails if necessary. What's more, vets recommend brushing your dog's teeth at least every other day to prevent periodontal disease. They make a special toothpaste for dogs which is recommended. |
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