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Brian & Denise Smalley – +44 (0)117 9402614

We have just mated a brindle Carbon Copy daughter to Jumoke White Gladiator of Briden ( Carbon Copy son) - Litter due in mid December. All enquiries here at Briden.

True Bravado of Briden has recently been used on these peoples Bitches

Total Litters To Date- 6, 32 pups

6 Big white Kellouacy/Lustyglaze bitch, Devon. Born 31/09/09 White males available - email your enquiry 

TO CONFIRM ( - 4weeks from mating)

Briden Carbon Copy has recently been used on these peoples Bitches

Total Litters To Date- 24, 152 pups

TO CONFIRM ( - 4weeks from mating)

Briden Solid Silver has recently been used on these peoples Bitches

Total Litters To Date- 8, 49 pups

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Stud Work.

All our stud dogs a health tested and proven at stud. It is down to the bitch owner to be sure that their animal is ovulating at the time they bring them to be mated. The stud fee is taken at the time of the first mating. If the bitch does not fall pregnant, then the same bitch can be brought back to be used on the same dog on their next season free of charge. 

Stud dogs are not available from 1st August - 1st October 

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Training a Bull Terrier

Is a Bull Terrier for you? 

It has often been said that Bull Terriers are "special dogs for special people". They are not a dog suited to everyone and require a lot of patience, determination and an iron will if they are to be raised successfully.

Ease of training is not a trait of the Bull Terrier, quite the contrary. They are like naughty children and appear to enjoy upsetting their owners, although most forgive them. Their apology in the form of an apologetic, shy smile does wonders for an escalated blood pressure! The circumstance of the husband and wife both working is really not suitable to a Bull Terrier puppy. They need care, in feeding and in attention. The puppy that is left on its own will chew - bored growing puppies do, and they chew hard. Tiles, walls, doors disintegrate under attack from a Bull Terrier puppy. Added to the damage caused is the very real danger of a blockage, followed by an operation, and sadly often death. Another consideration is the damage caused to the puppy's temperament by boredom.

An adult will often fit in to a working household routine and adjust its sleeping habits to correspond with its owner's absence; even so, being left all the day is not desirable. Items left carelessly on the floor are always a temptation to any dog. Bull Terriers are no exception. The plastic toy when swallowed, and under x-ray not discernible, is the cause of many dog deaths and the responsibility must rest with the owner

A Bull Terrier must have training and even the laziest owner will need to complete some schedule. Obviously, House training in a puppy is an early must, a "Dirty" and rapidly growing puppy will cause friction in any household and the sooner the newcomer adopts social habits the better. Its is not a good idea to shut them out and leave them for long periods - that will teach them nothing. Putting them out first thing in the morning means just that, first thing, and not after the kettle has being put on.

Lead training is essential, taking any untrained dog on a lead is hard work, and with a Bull Terrier it is a short cut to a long arm or a heart attack! Dogs should not be allowed off the lead. It is also worth remembering that a dog not on a lead, is not under the owner's control. It is also not advisable to allow children under 15 to be in control of a Bull Terrier in a public place. All experienced Bull Terrier breeders will know of "trained" Bull Terriers who have come to harm through their owners carelessness, in not appreciating the dangers for a dog not on a lead.

Exercise needs will vary from dog to dog, some enjoy unlimited walking whilst others will satisfy their needs within the confines of the house. However a general rule of thumb is that two 30 min walks per day is sufficient for most Bull Terriers. They will fit in with their owner's habits - human companionship is what they are really after.

The law requires that a dog must be under control and the owner responsible for its actions. Wise owners will insure against third party risk. Many household policies incorporate this type of cover at little or even no extra charge, but it should be checked with the insurers to be certain.

Most important is to have a securely fenced garden at least 4ft high. THIS IS ESSENTIAL. The thin lap wood fencing is no use at all. Bull Terriers have been known to go straight through it when in pursuit of a cat! Prospective owners must be honest when obtaining a Bull Terrier, if the garden is not well fenced or has weak spots, Bull Terriers will wander. There is a danger it may not be recovered and often they come to harm. They may even cause damage and injury or death to other animals. Whatever happens it is the fault and responsibility of the owner. Generally, puppies reared with cats will live well together with them, even adult Bull Terriers can often gently be moved in to live with cats, but the "cat hater" will kill cats.

It is generally not suitable to have a Bull Terrier of the same sex as a dog already in residence. Despite an excellent temperament of the sitting tenant they may sooner or later fight and providing they both survive one will need a new home, very upsetting for all concerned. Bull Terriers of the opposite sex will usually fit in quite well, but there can be exceptions and one must be aware of the need to guard against unwanted litters. It is wise to have facilities available to keep the two dogs separated when the owners are out. One should never leave two dogs together unsupervised.

A Bull Terrier should be good natured, loving to all humans, tolerant of abuse to a point of stupidity, and although never completely trustworthy with other animals, should be of a fairly even disposition towards them.

Bull Terriers are a rambunctious breed so they must learn that they are the bottom of the family pecking-order. Kindness and love should be tempered with discipline and control. There should be no need to go through early ownership of a Bull Terrier with an iron fist, most will respond to a disapproving word, a tap on the table or the rattle of a newspaper.

So You Think You Want a Bull Terrier?                

Can you afford it?

For a healthy well-reared Bull Terrier puppy you should be prepared to pay approximately £700+ pounds. Then there will be the cost of vaccination say, another £30 to £40 pounds. Food will cost you at least £2.00 per day (less when your dog is fully grown) and you should allow for your vet's expenses, including annual vaccination.

The cost of veterinary fees is very high and Medical insurance is advised, another £80 to £100 Per annum. And, what about the damage any Bull Terrier will wreak, especially during teething?  - A new three-piece suite - re-upholstering the car (including a new steering wheel!), the loss of those new rose bushes!

If you can still afford it, there will also be the occasional holiday without your beloved Bully. Boarding in reliable kennels cannot be cheap - allow at least £6.00 per day.

Have you the patience?

This breed can be so trying, especially after a busy day at the office, when you have lost your best client. Or, when it rushes in, putting mud all over the new carpet. Or, jumps and grabs Great Aunts wig and shakes it to death, runs with fiendish glee in to the compost heap! Or, knocks your four year old in to the mud, just as she is ready for that first big party.

Have you the temperament?

The Bull Terrier is very strong-willed and sensitive, but requires firm but quite handling. In common with many terriers they are not averse to fighting with other dogs and they must be kept under control. It is a breed that thrives in an environment, which is well disciplined and placid.

Does all the family want a dog?

Too often Mum gets pushed into having the dog in order to please the rest of the family - and then, when the novelty has worn off, she is the only member of the family who is prepared to provide all the care! You must ALL want a Bull Terrier and be prepared to convince the breeder that this is the truth.

Will you be a responsible owner?

An adult Bull Terrier is strong and vigorous and can be intimidating to strangers. They should never be allowed to run wild, terrorising other dogs and their owners. As with any breed of dog, they must not be allowed to annoy or inconvenience others. It is not given to all dog lovers and even to those, very few to enjoy the love of a Bull Terrier.

SUMMARY

Only get a Bull Terrier after considering all the facts. Getting any dog is an important decision, which should not be taken on impulse. Deciding to get a Bull Terrier can be the high point in the life of you and your family - or a total disaster 

All that being said, I only want loving permanent homes for any pups either bred by me or sired by Briden stud dogs. Be 100% sure that you are willing and able to look after a bully before giving me a call, and even after that, I do not sell pups without first putting you through a rigorous face to face interview.

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All animals - including both dogs & humans - have, at the start of their lives, a uniquely 'sensitive development period'. During this time they encounter the world for the first time - and learn to accept what they find.

In puppies, this period lasts until about 14 weeks of age. Anything a puppy experiences during that time will become part of its natural order of things. After that age, unfamiliar objects and experiences can cause a fearful response and could lead to aggression.

It is important, therefore, that YOU introduce your puppy to as much of the world as possible, as early as possible. Learning to interact normally with adults, children, other dogs & pets is called socialisation. The experience of household noises, appliances, cars, the countryside & city - becoming accustomed to a wide range of habitats and environments - is called habituation.

FACT - MORE YOUNG ADULT DOGS ARE PUT TO SLEEP BECAUSE OF BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS THAN DIE FROM DISEASES THAT YOU VACCINATE AGAINST!

The vast majority of these behavioural problems are brought on by poor socialisation. For example, if a puppy has never met a postman, or a child, and encounters one of these for the first time later in life, it can become extremely fearful. A natural response of a fearful dog, if it has no other means of escape, is aggression.

Proper habituation helps prevent similar problems. If a puppy has not been used to being separated from its owner during the 'sensitive period', in later life it may bark, whine, lose toilet control or become destructive whenever it is left alone.

A behavioural specialist David Appleby has written several books on the subject. More information can be found at www.petbcent.demon.co.uk

Last word, when or if you get a bully from me or anyone else, ask your vet about puppy parties available in your area. This will be one of the first steps to socialising your puppy.

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