The compact version of the Bull Terrier, this Miniature offers all of the fire and fearlessness of his bigger brother in a more manageable, portable package. The Miniature Bull Terrier is a happy, friendly dog that thrives in an active family where he serves as an affectionate companion and courageous watchdog. Although smaller than the Standard Bull Terrier, the Miniature Bull Terrier is stronger--pound for pound--a true mighty Mini! Like all of the members of the Terrier group, the Miniature Bull Terrier is intelligent and independent, capable of making his own decisions, sometimes despite his owner's directives. No doubt the Mini will keep his owners laughing; few breeds can compete with the Mini's entertaining and fun-loving disposition. For the family seeing an amenable, amusing canine pal, the Miniature Bull Terrier fits the bill in a big way!

This book includes the history of the Mini Bull in England and the US, a discussion of the breed's characteristics and standard, a chapter on puppy selection, care and rearing. The author discusses house-training and obedience training as well as preventing (and solving) behavior problems. General maintenance, including feeding the Mini Bull throughout his life, grooming and exercise, is carefully considered, as is the preventive healthcare of the breed. For every owner of this "portable big dog," this new colorful guide promises to be an invaluable resource for years to come.

The "White Cavalier" promises to be a colorful companion dog for just about anyone willing to give himself over to this spirited canine. The Bull Terrier is a fiercely loyal dog with a gladiator's heart and a clown's brain. His well-protected family is equally entertained and loved. The Bull Terrier's popularity continues to grow as the breed offers almost every owner--male and female, country and city dweller, young and old-- a top-class dog that abounds in personality, talent and ability.

This Comprehensive Owner's Guide serves as an excellent introduction to the Bull Terrier, including a special section on the breed in the US written by guest author David Harris, and a lively chapter on the breed's characteristics and personality, illustrated by fantastic color photographs of the breed at work and play.

Author Bethany Gibson also discusses the selection of a puppy, introducing the puppy to your safe home, house-training and obedience lessons. All of the basics of care and maintenance are detailed, including feeding the Bull Terrier throughout his life, grooming, exercise and conditioning.

Whether you are a newcomer to the "White Cavalier" or a long-time fancier, this new volume will be a treasured addition to your dog-book shelf.

This book was originally written for all Bull Terrier owners, and lovers of the breed. It was written to show a different slant, on the approach to the Bull Terrier, its personality, and its problems. The aim is to show that there are other safe and effective ways of dealing with ailments, and behavioural problems, than just conventional medicine. But at the same time it is always clearly stated that this book has not been written to use in place of going to the vet. It has sound advice on behavioural problems, it also shows that sometimes the deeper understanding of this charming breed, the Bull Terrier, reveals that what was thought to be behavioural problems, even, at times, by dog behaviourists and vets, are sometimes only the idiosyncrasies of the breed.

It also has some very good nutritional advice, and briefly discusses the debate on vaccination. The book also covers most of the real Bull Terrier behavioural problems, and how to treat some of the ailments that this breed is prone to.

This book was written in hopes that people would gain a real insight into this very special breed, and to kill off the myth of the tough and stupid fighting dog that the Bull Terrier has been so unjustly labelled with. Also to show that in training, reward is always so much better than punishment, and gets REAL and lasting results.

Lastly, but certainly not least, this book has been written to raise money for the wonderful people who do stirling work in the foster and veterinary care, and eventually re-homing of all the unfortunate Bull Terriers who have fallen on hard times. This group of people call themselves Bullies in Need. A good deal of the proceeds of this book will fall in their capable hands.

Bullies In Need was started in March 2004. It was founded by two ladies called Ann and Jo after they had successfully been running a website called Bull Terriers UK for about two years. It became apparent to them that there were a lot of Bull Terriers who needed help in one way or another, whether they be found as strays or their owners wanted them rehomed for instance, and they wanted to do something constructive about it. They first started a quarterly magazine called the Bullie Run to help raise funds. With a small amount of money behind them they set about building a network of Bull Terrier loving volunteers up and down the country, most came from their website. Having willing and capable people available to assess dogs, transport dogs and homecheck every potential adopter enabled them to rescue and rehome dogs from Scotland right down to Cornwall. They have several foster homes available to them and also Carol and Dave Weston in Spalding very kindly board some of the BIN dogs and, like the fosterers, treat all the dogs as if they were their own, for which BIN is very very grateful. All BIN dogs go their new homes vaccinated, neutered and health checked.

Now over 18 months later Bullies In Needs have rehomed 60 dogs in total, all are doing well in their new homes and have had their lives transformed.

Everyone who works for BIN does so on a voluntary basis but their rewards are far greater than any wage....to see a sad lonely Bull Terrier, with no-one to care for them, placed in a new home with a loving forever family, and be happy for maybe the first time in its life, is all the reward the volunteers need.

Some of the proceeds of this book will go towards supporting BIN.

Bred to meld the strength of the Bulldog with the agility, intelligence and impishness of the Terrier, these dogs are funny, unique family dogs. Drewes covers the breed from 'nose to tail' and from origin to future.

Originally published in the early 50s this scarce book on the Bull Terrier is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS have republished it using the original text and photographs, as part of their CLASSIC BREED BOOKS series. The one hundred and ten pages contain twenty one articles by an assortment of well known contributors. All have been heavily involved in Bull Terrier circles for many years, and write with the benefit of much practical experience with the breed. Contents include:- The Appeal of the Bull Terrier. - Here and There in 50 Years. - Bull Terriers Abroad. - Care of the In-Whelp Bitch and Weaning of a Litter. - How Heavy? How Large? - Bull Terrier Pedigrees in 1950. - Experts Opinions on the Breed. - Judges and Judging. - Stewarding. - Miniature Bull Terriers. - etc. The book is illustrated with black and white photos of famous dogs and their owners. This is a fascinating read for any Bull Terrier enthusiast or historian of the breed, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest dog breed books are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

THE BULL TERRIER By Williams Haynes A VINTAGE DOG BOOKS CLASSIC REPRINT Originally published in 1912, this extremely scarce early work on the Bull Terrier is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS have republished it, using the original text as part of their CLASSIC BREED BOOKS series. The author was a much respected authority on various breeds of dogs, but favoured the Bull Terrier above all. Written in the author's own inimitable style, the book's one hundred and thirteen pages consists of seven detailed chapters: The "White 'Un". - The Bull Terriers History. - Training the Bull Terrier. - Terriers in Health. - Terriers When Sick. - The Principles of Dog Breeding. - Dog Shows and Their Rules. This is a fascinating read for any Bull Terrier enthusiast or historian of the breed, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest dog breed books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

THE BULL TERRIER - A DOG ANTHOLOGY gathers together all the best early writing on the breed from our library of scarce, out-of-print antiquarian books and documents and reprints it in a quality, modern edition. This anthology includes chapters taken from each of the following books, all of them written by renowned breed experts of their day. All of the original photos and illustrations are also reproduced. Contains Chapters From: A History and Description of the Modern Dogs of Great Britain and Ireland. The Terriers. First published London 1894. - The author of this three title was Rawdon B. Lee. He was well known as the editor of "The Field," and also author of the histories of "The Fox Terrier," "The Collie," and other important dog books. The three volumes were devoted to every breed of dog found in Great Britain and Ireland. Every aspect of their history, breeding and management is discussed in great detail. A particular feature of these books were the numerous detailed full page drawings by the famous dog artist Arthur Wardle, which are reproduced here in fine detail. THE DOG BOOK By James Watson - First published in London, 1906, in two volumes and limited numbers. Now a rare and much sought after work. Its full title is "A Popular History of the Dog, with Practical Information as to Care and Management of House, Kennel, and Exhibition Dogs; and Descriptions of All the Important Breeds. In Ten Parts." The contents were well illustrated with numerous photographs of leading and famous dogs of that era. James Watson was a renowned authority on all dog breeds and his knowledge is imparted in great detail throughout this famous book. Also, THE ILLUSTRATED BOOK OF THE DOG By Vero Shaw - This rare and desirable work was first published in parts over the years 1879 - 1881 and thoroughly described every aspect of over sixty breeds of dogs. Vero Shaw was a leading authority and editor of dog books and periodicals in the late nineteenth century, but this particular comprehensive work stands as a final testimony to his immense knowledge of the subject. Each breed was discussed in detail. Their physical points, temperaments,, and special abilities are given; celebrated dogs are discussed and pictured; and the history of the breed and pedigrees of famous champions are also provided. This classic work strongly influenced the direction of dog breeding in its time and for decades after. British Terriers: Their Breeding, Management, and Training for Show or Work. By J. Maxtee. This important early work on British Terriers was first published in London, 1909. John Maxtee was the author of this and other dog breed books, and was also editor of "The Fox Terrier," "The Greyhound," and "The Collie." His "British Terriers" contained two separate divisions - English and Welsh and Scotch and Irish. Some nineteen breeds of terrier were discussed in detail and the book contained many photographs of famous examples of each breed. Also, BRITISH DOGS - THE VARIOUS BREEDS. THE POINTS, SELECTION, SPECIAL TRAINING & MANAGEMENT, AND SHOW PREPARATION By W. D. Drury with contributions from numerous authorities. Originally published in two volumes in 1888, but a new edition of 1903 encompassed both volumes. It discusses in great detail over sixty dog breeds with many photographs and other illustrations. The chapters are penned by experts on the particular breeds and this book is now considered one of the finest reference works in the English language. The Twentieth Century Dog (Non - Sporting) and its companion volume The Twentieth Century Dog (Sporting) Edited by Herbert Compton. These two well illustrated volumes were first published in London 1904 and were compiled from the contributions of over five hundred experts. The editor first gleaned the professional views of dog judges, dog breeders and dog exhibitors by distributing over two thousand questionnaires to gain the information set out in these two leading dog books.