bull terrier
noun
: any of a breed of short-haired terriers developed in England by crossing the bulldog with terriers
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Frankie, a colored bull terrier, represented the terriers Tuesday night.
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Karina Zaiets, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
The Córdoba Named for the Argentinian province from where it was first bred, the Córdoba is a cross between a mastiff, bull terrier and English bulldog —among others.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023
Rufus Rufus the bull terrier won his Best in Show title amid a snowstorm that pummeled New York City during the 2006 Westminster Dog Show.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 8 May 2023
Another first-time visitor at the walk was Jessica Stevenson of Escondido, who brought her all-white, 9-month-old miniature bull terrier named Harry.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2023
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Karina Zaiets, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
The Córdoba Named for the Argentinian province from where it was first bred, the Córdoba is a cross between a mastiff, bull terrier and English bulldog —among others.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023
Rufus Rufus the bull terrier won his Best in Show title amid a snowstorm that pummeled New York City during the 2006 Westminster Dog Show.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 8 May 2023
Another first-time visitor at the walk was Jessica Stevenson of Escondido, who brought her all-white, 9-month-old miniature bull terrier named Harry.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2023
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“Bull terrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bull%20terrier. Accessed 25 Sep. 2024.
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