I love this breed and we where thinking about one when looking for our first puppy. the only reason we diddnt get one is because my sister said she refuses to live with one and mum said she diddnt wat people to give us looks sorta thing. i really wanted one and so did my mums partner. anyways, i just wanted to know what they are really like from people who know them? (i would love to get one in the future) thanks
I love EBT's too I'm not an owner of one myself, but as it's a bull breed you'd have to watch it around other dogs as while it may not start any fights, if it does get into one it will be capable of some serious damage. That's worth bearing in mind for the obvious reason that if it does get into a fight and hurts or kills another dog, your dog may face with having to be put down - and nobody wants that kind of heart ache. It's one of the reasons why I don't take my own dog on the common walks - far too many people don't put their dog on a lead or can't control or have badly behaved dogs that just lunge and go for other dogs. While Rocky doesn't do this and will generally abide by 'leave' I would just hate it if some dog came too close and they managed to tangle up into a fight. As he's a big dog, people will pre-judge him and I know all the fingers will point at him.. that's not something I would be willing to risk, hence we steer clear of all the walks where you find most of the idiot owners
thank for the reply yeah thats what we where thinking about as well, i know if you socialise them well they should be fine but they are still very strong and you know that if something did happen it would be pointed at the EBT (even if it wasnt its fault). it was going to be our 1st dog to so probably not the best breed but i definatly see one in the future along with an American Bulldog lol
Ab's are bigger - so definitely not one for new owners either You are very limited when you get an bull breed, so have to be careful you don't put your dog in a position where people may point fingers at him. I'm lucky here in Wales, we have beautiful mountains where we rarely see anyone, and a nice dog-friendly beach separated from the non-dog one (we go in the off-peak times to avoid others)
Ab's can be huge cant they, beautiful though. i definatly agree not for 1st time owners. we have had our airedale for 3 weeks now and even he is a handful so i think a bull breed would probably be that much harder. then again though every dog is defferent so you never know. its tough because i think most of them are great dogs, its just if something happens they tend to get the blame which kinda sucks. we have some very good walking around here but there are also many dogs so no where really very quiet. ooo i would love to take mine to the beach
We know a dog called Daisy that looks just like an American Bulldog but is actually a Boxer X Bulldog. To be honest she is scary looking if you didn't know that she is a big softy! She loves going up to my husband and having her chin rubbed when she sees him. He is quite smitten even though she is not really his sort of dog! I remember the episodes of "Dog Borstal" when they had EBTs on as they were the cause of Mick's downfall as soooo stubborn. He actually felt really sorry for one owner who he said was a really good trainer but the dog just didn't care if she was there or not!
Hi I own 8 American Bulldogs and an english Bull Terrier. I have to say, the EBT is absolutely nuts and does what ever she wants!!! She is excellently behaved, and her temperment is outstanding but she has a mind of her own. She got attacked a few months ago by a SBT and she didn't retaliate at all, in fact she ended up in the vets having 14 stitches in her tummy from the nasty SBT who attacked her
wow thats a lot of dogs lol maybe one day for me my mums partner had one when he was younger and he said they are mad, but the most lovable dogs ever. oh no thats awful, its good she diddnt fight back but poor her having to get loads of stitches. she sounds like a really nice dog
I love EBT's and have spent alot of time around them,We used to have one to stay often and she was a real babe.I also had the pleasure of helping to rear a litter many years ago.(never known a litter so full of mischeviousness) I think the breed standard describes them very well.The girlie who i've spent most time with had a temprement that was second to none.She was steady,calm,loving,sure of herself,inquisitive,had a superior air about her,was energetic when it called for being so,couch potato at other times and was as good as gold.I've heard often that they are 'not the brighest pencils in the box' but i don't believe this for a second !!! They, imo are very bright,If it suits them to act dumb...they will,they are quite sharp and intuitive ! I think some people mistake their stuborness for being daft,dont be fooled As with all dogs i feel they need good leadership and consistant training.I think well adjusted/trained EBt's are great dogs They have great character and can be real clowns,they never fail to make me chuckle.I remember one time when Alfie (my beagle) was probably around a year old and we nipped out to the shop came back and he was on top on the dining table passing down necterines to JD (bull terrier) There were necterine stones everywhere and they had eaten two punnetts (well i think she had ) !!! He was looking suitably full of guilt whilst she looked at me as if to say 'well you left them there,i am only a dog,what did you expect' lol ! We have many a funny story from her.They also like a bit of luxury and are most clever at getting the best seat in the house or whatever it is they would like....They have ways and means you know I am very fond of EBT's Will see if i can dig out some pics for you x
they do sound like amazing dogs, i also like the fact that they look differant. there is one down at a park near me and he is beautiful, very well behaved and just wants to play haha dogs do the funniest things, i took my pup to work with me for the first time yesterday at a stables. he loved it, ran around all morning with the yards puppy. he was soo tired when we got home lol i would love to see some pics if you have any thanks x
Ahhhh!!! My friend is on EBT number 2. CJ was number 1 and she was a contrary beast who hated leaving the house, they gave up trying to walk her in the end as it was pointless! Layla is number 2 and shes delishcious! She tolerates all the attention from my boy and they wrestle for hours. The 'bully run' is a spectacle to behold! stubborn as mules but great sense of humour! And she loves everyone they meet but will get between my friend and a stranger if she thinks something isnt right! My friends nephew had to go to the hospital the other night as they were playing with a stick and she grabbed it and bit through the skin between his thumb and for finger exposing the tendons! Oops!!! took a bit of persuading to get her to let go of the stick, poor lad They asked how it happened at the hosp. and he said he did it on some dirty glass (he was afraid they might tell the police and they were say she had to be put down!) She has tried to kiss it better since though She likes to sit behind me on the chair and launch her 'attacks' on my boy from there. He adores her, I personally think they are great dogs!
awww, i love all the pics!! they are soo cute no one else i know likes them though, dont understand why they are soo cute lol haha ive never seen one run before, looking foward to it though hehe
Had one for 14 years, lovely nature just wanted to play all his life. best bullbreed i have ever had...
