During the era of the British Raj in India, Bull Terriers were introduced to the northwest Indian subcontinent, which now includes the modern republics of India and Pakistan. In colonial India, the Bull Terrier breed soared in popularity, with the Bull Terrier Club of India being established in Calcutta. Bull Terriers were crossed with local breeds to develop the Gull Terrier, often called the Indian Bull Terrier and also now the Indo-Pakistani Bull Terrier. The Gull Terrier is a medium-sized dog with short, smooth fur which resembles that of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. These dogs were originally used in blood sports such as bull baiting, and dog fighting - a bloody entertainment introduced by the British to the Indian subcontinent. When the blood sport was made illegal across the Empire, the Gull Terriers were used as guard dogs. In colonial India, some breeders crossed the Gull Terrier with the Bully Kutta, naming the progeny the "Gull Dong", which "is celebrated in India and Pakistan for its speed and tenacity".
Personality
The Gull Terrier is guard dog that will be wary towards strangers. Their high aggression and strong drive to protect makes these dogs excellent protectors, guardians of people, and property. This is a dog breed known to offer their lives if need when defending their human family. Although, known to be aggressive with intruders and fierce because of their blood sports history, the Gull Terrier will be good with children in his immediate human family. These dogs should not be trusted with children that are not members of their family and pet animals that are non-canine. The Gull Terr is also famous for being very fast, very agile and nimble on his feet. They are headstrong and a poor fit for interaction with children, even older children.
Bred For
The Gull Terrier is India's and Pakistan's version of the English Bull Terrier dog breed.
Environment
The Gull terrier was originally bred for Dogfights and guarding and Hence it is not a good Apartment dog. It requires daily exercise to meet its high energy.
Grooming
A Gull Terrier does not require a lot of attention, but does have some special needs when it comes to their grooming.
Training
Gull Terriers are very talented and easily trained.
Health
The Gull Terrier is prone to deafness and blindness, but aside from that, there are no common medical problems affecting these dogs. Many foreign Gull Terrier owners choose to fly to India for affordable treatment of medical conditions affecting their pets.
Exercise
Gull Terriers are very energetic dogs, and demand exercise every day and should be taken on long walks.
Description
A Gull Terrier is a tall, broad chested, medium-sized molosser dog that is mostly found in Pakistan and India. Gull Terriers have large erect ears. Their coats are normally white, although sometimes they have dark colored markings on their faces and bodies.
Temperament
Gull Terriers are wary of strangers. They are protective of their owners and territory. They are highly trainable.
