Height: 21 to 22 inches at the shoulder for bull terriers; 10 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder for miniature bull terriers
Weight: 35 to 75 pounds for bull terriers; 25 to 33 pounds for miniature bull terriers
Coat: Short, flat, and shiny
Life span: 10 to 15 years
Breed Group: Terriers

The Bull Terrier was originally developed in the 19th century as a fighting dog and, later, a fashionable companion for gentlemen, but these days he's a family companion and show dog. He's distinguished by his long, egg-shaped head.