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Pakistani Bull Terrier

Information and Pictures

Left Profile - A perk-eared, white Pakistani Bull Terrier is wearing a black collar standing in grass in front of a small brick wall with a metal fence on top. Its mouth is open and tongue is out. It has black pigment spots on its ears and body.

"This is one of the purest Pakistani Gull Terriers. You can see that his ears are erect and his color is pure white. This dog is owned by Malik Naveed Hassan from Chakwal, Punjab, Pakistan."

Other Names
  • Gull Terrier
  • Gull Terr
  • Kohati Gultair
Types

There are three main types of Pakistani Bull Terriers (Gull Terrs) differentiated by size and use. PGT can have erect ears, also known as Kohati Gull Terr, semi erect ears and dropped ears.

Pronunciation

pɑ-kI'stɑ-nI BUHL TAIR-ee-uhr

Description

Pakistani Bull Terriers are tall, broad-chested, medium-size molosser type dogs that are largely found in Pakistan. The purest Pakistani Bull Terriers always have erect ears, but dropped and semi-erect ears are also found. Their coats are usually white, however some may have dark colored markings on the face, but it's rare. The coat is smooth and short.

Temperament

Pakistani Bull Terriers are often wary of strangers. They are very protective of their master and property. Talented and easily trained, they are gladiators and if pushed they will defend their family till their last breath. Good with kids in the family, but should be supervised around those they do not know. Socialize this breed from an early age to make them easier to handle when they are grown. They should not be trusted with other non-canine pets. Loyal, the Pakistani Bull Terrier likes to stay close to its master. If it senses something is wrong it will bark first to alert the owners. With adequate training and discipline, these dogs can be used as ideal guard dogs. The Pakistani Bull Terrier is widely popular for its fast speed and accuracy. These dogs are agile, quick and always on their feet. They are excellent personal guard dogs. This breed thrives on firm, consistent leadership. They need very firm training and lots of exercise. Pakistani Bull Terriers must be given a lot of structure, or they may become destructive. Be sure to remain their pack leader 100% of the time, otherwise they can be extremely aggressive with other dogs.

Height, Weight

Height and weight depend on the type of Pakistani Bull Terrier (Gull Terr). Usually they are 20 - 26 inches (50 - 66 cm) tall and weigh around 77 - 99 pounds (35 - 45 kg).

Health Problems

Prone to deafness.

Living Conditions

Not suitable for an apartment unless you keep the dog extremely well exercised.

Exercise

Very energetic breed; it requires daily exercise, which should include a long, daily pack walk.

Life Expectancy

About 7-10 years.

Litter Size

6 to 8 puppies

Grooming

The short coat is easy to groom. Comb and brush with a firm bristle brush, and bathe only when necessary. This breed is an average shedder.

Origin

The Pakistani Bull Terriers (Gull Terrs) are cousins with the English Bull Terriers. When the sub-continent was under British rule, the British army brought their pure English Bull Terriers with them. These dogs were crossed with local breeds to produce the Pakistani Bull Terrier (Gull Terr). Not very common in other parts of the world, the Pakistani Bull Terriers have been used for bear baiting and dog fighting in Pakistan, however these types of games are illegal, so nowadays people mostly use the breed as a guard dog. The Pakistani Bull Terrier (Gull Terr) was one of the breeds used to create the Gull-Dongs (Pakistani Bull Dogs).

Group

Mastiff

Recognition

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Front view - Two large breed white dogs with perk ears and slanty eyes walking forward on a dirt path. They both have pink patches on their black noses and pink eye rims.

Julia and Lilly the adult Pakistani Bull Terriers at 2 years old from Pakistan bred by Gull Terr Kennel

Two white Pakistani Bull Terrier dogs are chained to a pole sitting on a stone surface and in front of a house. Both of there mouths are open and tongues are out. They are looking to the right.

Raja and Rani the Pakistani Bull Terriers as 4 month old puppies from Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan. They are Katha Gull Terr (Semi Dropped Ear) types.

Two tall, white Pakistani Bull Terrier dogs are standing in front of a concrete wall. The dog in the background is looking to the left with its ears pinned back and the one in front of it is looking forward with its ears perked out.

Raja and Rani the Pakistani Bull Terriers as 4 month old puppies from Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan. They are Katha Gull Terr (Semi Dropped Ear) types.

Two tall, white Pakistani Bull Terrier puppies are standing on a brick surface in front of a concrete wall looking to the left.

Raja and Rani the Pakistani Bull Terriers as 4 month old puppies from Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan. They are Katha Gull Terr (Semi Dropped Ear) types.

View from the top looking down at the dog - A white with tan Pakistani Bull Terrier puppy is standing in front of a stone staircase and it is looking up and its head is slightly tilted to the right. Its tail is level with its body and its nose is pink with blak spots on it.

Braco the Pakistani Bull Terrier as a puppy at 6 weeks old from Pakistan—"He is very intelligent and mature for his age"

View from above looking down at the dog - A white with tan Pakistani Bull Terrier puppy is walking down a concrete path. It is looking up and its mouth is open. Its nose is pink with black spots on it. The dog looks happy.

Braco the Pakistani Bull Terrier as a puppy at 6 weeks old from Pakistan

View from above looking down at the dog - A white with tan Pakistani Bull Terrier puppy is standing on concrete against the leg of a person in black clothing and sandels.

Braco the Pakistani Bull Terrier as a puppy at 6 weeks old from Pakistan

Right Profile - A white with tan Pakistani Bull Terrier is wearing a black harness standing in dirt tied to a tree.

Jango the Pakistani Bull Terrier (Gull Terrier) at about 2 years old, living in Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan—"He is white in color with cropped ears. I am not very sure about his height and weight, but I can say is that he's a big dog!" Owned by: Naseer Bhatti

Front side view - A white with tan Pakistani Bull Terrier is laying in a sandy hole tied to a tree. Its mouth is open and tongue is out. It has pink spots on its black tongue.

Jango the Pakistani Bull Terrier (Gull Terrier) at about 2 years old, living in Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. Owned by: Naseer Bhatti

Close up head shot - A Pakistani Bull Terrier is laying in a hole. Its mouth is open and tongue is out. Its eyes are closed and its ears are cropped.

Jango the Pakistani Bull Terrier (Gull Terrier) at about 2 years old, living in Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. Owned by: Naseer Bhatti

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