Top 20 breeds: Bull terrier

Group: Terrier

Average size: 53–56 cm (medium)

Life expectancy: 11–13 yrs

Character: Good with people, good family dog

Amount of exercise: Needs quite a lot of exercise

Grooming needs: Requires little grooming

Specific requirements: Needs to be active part of the family and be involved in lots of play

Suitable environment: Town or country

Can be prone to: Heart conditions (eg aortic stenosis), familial renal disease, skin problems, entropion, ectropion

Check with the breeder for the family health history