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

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

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

Specific dog breeds at increased risk include chow chows, bulldogs, French bulldogs, dogue de Bordeaux, greyhounds, boxers, English springer spaniels, Cavalier King Charles spaniels, pugs, golden retrievers and Staffordshire bull terriers.

From Los Angeles Times