bull terrier

American  

[bool-ter-ee-er] / ˈbʊlˈtɛr i ər /

Or bullterrier

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.

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bull terrier British  

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

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Etymology

Origin of bull terrier

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

Example Sentences

In May, her 3-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier was dying after a complication during a C-section.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2024

One dog, described as a bull terrier mix, was captured in early December, and the second, whose breed was not immediately known, was caught Dec. 31, KTRK-TV reported.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 2024

At the Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War, a Staffordshire bull terrier named Sallie Ann Jarrett was separated from the 11th Pennsylvania Infantry regiment during the crucial early hours of July 1, 1863.

From Washington Times • Nov. 22, 2023

An American bulldog crossed with an English Staffordshire bull terrier, she was classified as pit-bull-type.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2023

When an old man carrying a canvas bag appeared, talking quietly to himself, the bull terrier stepped out and awaited him.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford