Bull Terrier vs Pointer
Compare the Bull Terrier to the Pointer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bull Terriers and Pointers.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Bull Terrier is an excellent choice for new/inexperienced owners. The Pointer is not recommended for new owners.
- Children - Both the Bull Terrier and Pointer are great with children.
- Grooming - Both the Bull Terrier and Pointer are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - The Pointer has an above-average tendency to bark. The Bull Terrier rarely barks.
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| Breed Name | Bull Terrier | Pointer |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 9-15 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Height | 18-21 in. | 23-28 in. |
| Weight | 45-65 lb | 45-75 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | UK (England) | United Kingdom |
| Origin Year | 1862 AD | 1650 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 65°F to 80°F | 45°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | High |
| Exercise Required | Medium | High |
| Top Running Speed | 18 mph | 24 mph |
| Strength | High-Very High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Low |
| Shedding | Low | Low |
| Dander | Low | Low |
| Drool Amount | Low | Low |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Bull Terrier | Pointer |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | Yes | Yes |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | High | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Very Low | Below Average |
| Fighting | Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Average | Below Average |
| Herding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Hunting | Average | High |
| Protection | Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | High | Below Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Very Low |
| Watch | Average | Below Average |
| Breed Name | Bull Terrier | Pointer |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 9-15 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Deafness | Yes | No |
| Heart Murmurs | Yes | No |
| Hereditary Nephritis | Yes | No |
| Lens Luxation | Yes | No |
| Spinning | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Bull Terrier | Pointer |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | No |
| Hair | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Single Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & Tan | Yes | No |
| Black Brindle | Yes | No |
| Black Brindle, & White | Yes | No |
| Black, Tan, & White | Yes | No |
| Brindle | Yes | No |
| Brindle & White | Yes | No |
| Fawn | Yes | No |
| Fawn & White | Yes | No |
| Fawn Smut | Yes | No |
| Fawn Smut & White | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | No |
| Red & White | Yes | No |
| Red Smut | Yes | No |
| Red Smut & White | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | No |
| White & Black Brindle | Yes | No |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Black&white | No | Yes |
| Lemon | No | Yes |
| Lemon&white | No | Yes |
| Liver | No | Yes |
| Liver&white | No | Yes |
| Orange | No | Yes |
| Orange&white | No | Yes |