Bull Terrier vs White Shepherd
Compare the Bull Terrier to the White Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bull Terriers and White Shepherds.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Bull Terrier is an excellent choice for new/inexperienced owners. The White Shepherd is okay for new owners, but may not be as easy as the Bull Terrier.
- Children - Both the Bull Terrier and White Shepherd are great with children.
- Grooming - Both the Bull Terrier and White Shepherd are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - The White Shepherd bark/howls frequently. The Bull Terrier rarely barks.
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| Breed Name | Bull Terrier | White Shepherd |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 9-15 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Height | 18-21 in. | 22-26 in. |
| Weight | 45-65 lb | 77-85 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | UK (England) | Germany |
| Origin Year | 1862 AD | 1882 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 | 40°F to 85°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | High |
| Exercise Required | Medium | High |
| Top Running Speed | 18 mph | 30 mph |
| Strength | High-Very High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Medium-High |
| Shedding | Low | High |
| Dander | Low | High |
| Drool Amount | Low | Medium |
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 | White Shepherd |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | Yes | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | Yes | No |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | High | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Very Low | High |
| Fighting | Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Average | High |
| Herding | Very Low | High |
| Hunting | Average | High |
| Protection | Average | High |
| Remove Vermin | High | Below Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Watch | Average | High |
| Breed Name | Bull Terrier | White Shepherd |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 9-15 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | No | Yes |
| Bloat | No | Yes |
| Deafness | Yes | No |
| Heart Murmurs | Yes | No |
| Hereditary Nephritis | Yes | No |
| Joint Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Lens Luxation | Yes | No |
| Spinning | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Bull Terrier | White Shepherd |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Single Coat | Yes | No |
| Double Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Medium | No | 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 | Yes |
| White & Black Brindle | Yes | No |