Bull Terrier Puppies Blog

When people gather around and talk about which is the toughest or most ferocious dog, the Bull Terrier always is among the list. Being a sturdy and beefed up canine plus stories and rumors about them, it’s no wonder that they are always mentioned when these topics pop up. However Bull Terrier owners have a lot more to say when it comes to the intelligence of their dogs.

Bull Terriers are a very intelligent breed however people think they aren’t due to their stubbornness. Being stubborn doesn’t mean they can’t learn anything, in fact it is an indication that they can be picky when they choose to follow instructions or not depending on what it may perceive as “not the right time“.  This is just one of the quirks owners have to understand and appreciate from their Bull Terrier. These quirks are not however a sign that they love their owners any less. One effective method of winning their attention is to engage in play training since they immensely enjoy playing. This way owners can find a way in which their dogs follow them and enjoy themselves at the same time.

Common causes of ear yeast infection and bacterial infection on paws is due to allergies or pests such as ear mites. Bull Terriers have erect ears, so it may be less susceptible to infection if properly groomed, but not immune to it.

Yeast infections or Malassezia Otitis is an adverse reaction to food. If the breed is not fed the right balance of proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, then it will have glandular effects on the dog. An example is the increase of ear wax secretion as well as other fluids. This would emit a bad odor from the ear.  Paws can also suffer from Malassezia or fungal / bacterial infections. This causes their skin to dry, crack and itch. Sores can also be a result of this.

Infected ears are treated with ear cleaning solutions followed by chlorhexidine and antibiotics and affected paws cleaned in anti-fungal solutions. However, with the proper nutritional intake by the dog, it would have less or no chance of getting infections.

Avoid unnecessary vet bills! Do your dog’s basic health check!