Bull Arab
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The Bull Arab is an Australia
n dog breed
that is bred primarily as a finder and lugger for wild boar hunting
. They are also used for catching wild scrub bulls in outback Australia.
They are generally a loyal dog, with a great temperament. They were bred with the need to create a dog with enough size to stop large boars but with enough speed and stamina to outlast many of the other heavier mastiffs.
The Bull Arab is not yet a recognised breed of dog in Australia, though there are those that are working towards getting it recognised as such.
between a Bull Terrier
, Greyhound
, and English Pointer or Shorthaired Pointer (dog breeds). Originally they were 50% Bull Terrier
with the other two parts being German Shorthaired Pointer and Greyhound
however over the years Bloodhound
and English Pointer was added. Some bloodlines have mastiff type breeds too.
These dogs have been involved in numerous attacks on people in at least several states of Australia. Bull Arab dog attacks were also recorded in the reports supplied by 80 councils and passed on to the Department of Local Government, between 1 July 2005 and 30 October 2006.
These dogs are also capable of attacking and killing large numbers of sheep and other animals if they escape their owners or confinement.
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n dog breed
Dog breed
Dog breeds are groups of closely related and visibly similar domestic dogs, which are all of the subspecies Canis lupus familiaris, having characteristic traits that are selected and maintained by humans, bred from a known foundation stock....
that is bred primarily as a finder and lugger for wild boar hunting
Boar hunting
Boar hunting is generally the practice of hunting wild boars, but can also extend to feral pigs and peccaries. A full-sized boar is a large animal armed with sharp tusks which it uses to defend itself. Boar hunting has often been a test of bravery....
. They are also used for catching wild scrub bulls in outback Australia.
They are generally a loyal dog, with a great temperament. They were bred with the need to create a dog with enough size to stop large boars but with enough speed and stamina to outlast many of the other heavier mastiffs.
The Bull Arab is not yet a recognised breed of dog in Australia, though there are those that are working towards getting it recognised as such.
History
The Bull Arab was developed in the 1970s by Mike Hodgens, and is a crossDog hybrids and crossbreeds
A dog hybrid is a crossbreed of two or more different recognized breeds of dog.-Designer dogs:The Encyclopædia Britannica traces the term "designer dog" to the late 20th century, when breeders began to cross purebred poodles with other purebred breeds in order to obtain a dog with the poodles'...
between a Bull Terrier
Bull Terrier
The Bull Terrier or English Bull Terrier is a breed of dog in the terrier family. They are known for their large, egg-shaped head, small triangular eyes, and "jaunty gait." Their temperament has been described as generally fun-loving, active and clownish...
, Greyhound
Greyhound
The Greyhound is a breed of sighthound that has been primarily bred for coursing game and racing, and the breed has also recently seen a resurgence in its popularity as a pedigree show dog and family pet. It is a gentle and intelligent breed...
, and English Pointer or Shorthaired Pointer (dog breeds). Originally they were 50% Bull Terrier
Bull Terrier
The Bull Terrier or English Bull Terrier is a breed of dog in the terrier family. They are known for their large, egg-shaped head, small triangular eyes, and "jaunty gait." Their temperament has been described as generally fun-loving, active and clownish...
with the other two parts being German Shorthaired Pointer and Greyhound
Greyhound
The Greyhound is a breed of sighthound that has been primarily bred for coursing game and racing, and the breed has also recently seen a resurgence in its popularity as a pedigree show dog and family pet. It is a gentle and intelligent breed...
however over the years Bloodhound
Bloodhound
The Bloodhound is a large breed of dog which, while originally bred to hunt deer and wild boar, was later bred specifically to track human beings. It is a scenthound, tracking by smell, as opposed to a sighthound, which tracks using vision. It is famed for its ability to discern human odors even...
and English Pointer was added. Some bloodlines have mastiff type breeds too.
Temperament
Bull Arabs are bred for hunting purposes with traits selected for being sound temperament and hunting ability. Generally the dogs have been bred selectively for non human or animal aggression and are very laid back in the yard. As with all dogs they need to be kept under control and supervision at all times.These dogs are also capable of attacking and killing large numbers of sheep and other animals if they escape their owners or confinement.