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| altname = Scottish Bull Terrier<br>Blue Poll |
| altname = Scottish Bull Terrier<br>Blue Poll<br>Blue Poll Bulldog |
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| country = [[Scotland]] |
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| name = Blue Paul Terrier |
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| weight = {{convert|45|lb|kg|abbr=on}} |
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| height = {{convert|14|to|20|in|cm|abbr=on}} |
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| coat = Smooth |
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| color = Dark blue, some brindle and red |
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The '''Blue Paul Terrier''', also known as the '''Blue Poll''', was a Scottish [[dog breed|breed of dog]] that is now [[extinct]]. |
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'''Blue Paul Terrier''' is an [[extinct]] [[dog breed|breed]] of [[dog]].<ref name="Homan">[Homan, M. (2000). ''A Complete History of Fighting Dogs, Chapter 19.'' Howell Book House Inc. {{ISBN|1582451281}}]</ref> |
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The Blue Paul Terrier's origins are disputed but it was once numerous in various parts of Scotland. One story of the Blue Paul Terrier's origins is that [[John Paul Jones]] brought them from abroad and when he visited his native town of [[Kirkcudbright]] around [[1770]]. The [[Roma people|gypsies]] around the [[Kirkintilloch]] district kept Blue Paul Terriers for [[dog fighting]], and they claimed the dogs came from the [[Galloway]] coast. A more likely story is a British military officer posted to the Glasgow area brought with him an [[Irish Blue Terrier]] bitch from the [[Earl of Kerry]]'s kennels, when he was reposted he left his bitch with friends who bred her with a white [[bull and terrier]] of the [[Duke of Hamilton]]'s breeding to create the breed. Another story states the breed descend from a bitch named ''Blue Poll'' from a village near [[Newcastle upon Tyne|Newcastle]], and that a visiting Scotsman purchased several of her pups and returned with them to his homeland.<ref name=Harris/><ref name=Homan/><ref name=Meyrick/><ref name=Zwettler/> |
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The Blue Paul Terrier was clearly a bull and terrier cross that was most likely bred from bulldogs and terriers in Scotland with infusions other similar dogs brought from England and Ireland. The breed was very popular in Scotland in the mid [[19th century]], but it progressively lost popularity and is believed to have become extinct in the early [[20th century]].<ref name=Harris/><ref name=Zwettler/> |
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The Blue Paul Terrier resembled our contemporary [[pit bull|pit dogs]].<ref name="Homan" /> They had a smooth coat and were powerfully built. They weighed about 20 kg and measured up to 50 cm at the [[withers]].<ref name="Homan" /> The head was large; the forehead was flat, muscle short and square, large and broad but not receding like that of the [[Bulldog]].<ref name="Homan" /> The jaws and teeth were even with no overchanging [[flews]].<ref name="Homan" /> They had a slight dip between the eyes, which were dark hazel and not sunken, prominent, nor showing [[Nictitating membrane|haw]].<ref name="Homan" /> The ears were small, thin, set on high, and invariably [[cropping|cropped]], and the face was not wrinkled.<ref name="Homan" /> The eyebrows contracted or knit.<ref name="Homan" /> The facial expression of the Blue Paul has never been seen in any other breed and can frequently be recognized in [[mixed-breed dog]]s.<ref name="Homan" /> The body was round and well ribbed up, its back short, broad, and muscular but not roached, and its chest deep and wide. The tail was set low and devoid of fringe, rather drooping and never rising above the back.<ref name="Homan" /> The dog stood straight and firmly on its legs.<ref name="Homan" /> Its forelegs were stout and muscular, showing no curve.<ref name="Homan" /> The hind legs were very thick and strong, with well-developed muscles.<ref name="Homan" /> The colour was dark [[blue]] as can be seen in [[Greyhounds]]; however, they sometimes produced [[brindle]]s or reds, which were known as red smuts in [[Scotland]].<ref name="Homan" /> |
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In the in the mid 19th century, the breed was among the first dogs to arrive in the United States with [[British people|British]] immigrants, along with the bull and terrier.<ref name=Homan/> |
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==Description== |
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No one seems to have full knowledge as to how the Blue Pauls were bred or from where they originally came. There was a story that [[John Paul Jones]] brought them from abroad and landed some when he visited his native town of [[Kirkcudbright]] about [[1770]].<ref name="Homan" /> The [[Roma people|gypsies]] around the [[Kirkintilloch]] district kept Blue Pauls, which they [[dog fighting|fought]] for their own amusement.<ref name="Homan" /> They were game to the death and could suffer much punishment.<ref name="Homan" /> They were expert and tricky in their fighting tactics, which made them great favorites with those who indulged in this sport.<ref name="Homan" /> They maintained that the breed originally came from the [[Galloway]] coast, which lends support to the Paul Jones legend.<ref name="Homan" /> The first dogs to arrive in the United States with the [[English people|English]] immigrants in the mid-19th century were the Blue Paul Terrier and the [[Bull and Terrier]].<ref name="Homan" /> |
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The Blue Paul Terrier weighed around {{convert|45|lb|kg|abbr=on}}, sources vary about its height, some state it stood around {{convert|14|in|cm|abbr=on}} at the shoulder, others as tall as {{convert|20|in|cm|abbr=on}}. The breed resembled early [[bull terrier]]s.<ref name=Harris/><ref name=Homan/><ref name=Meyrick/><ref name=Zwettler/> |
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The Blue Paul Terrier's head was large, its forehead was flat, short, square and broad but not receding like that of the [[bulldog]], its jaws and teeth were even with no overhanging [[flews]]. They had a slight dip between the eyes, which were dark hazel and not sunken, prominent, nor showing [[Nictitating membrane|haw]], its eyebrows were contracted or knit. The ears were small, thin, high set and usually [[cropping|cropped]], and the face was not wrinkled. The facial expression of the Blue Paul Terrier has never been seen in any other breed, although it is frequently recognised in some [[mixed-breed dog]]s.<ref name=Homan/><ref name=Meyrick/> |
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==Breeding== |
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With its excellent fighting skills, the Blue Paul was introduced as part of [[Staffordshire Bull Terrier]] breeding in the early 19th century and the blue colouring has appeared in Staffords ever since.<ref name="Homan" /> It has also appeared in Pitbulls and a [[bluetick]] coloration also appears due to inbreeding.<ref name="Homan" /> |
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The Blue Paul Terrier was powerfully built, its body was round and well ribbed, its back was short, broad and muscular but not roached, and its chest deep and wide. The tail was set low and devoid of fringe, rather drooping and never rising above the back. The Blue Paul Terrier stood straight and firmly on its legs, its forelegs were stout and muscular, showing no curve whilst its hind legs were very thick and strong, with well-developed muscles.<ref name=Homan/> |
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The Blue Paul Terrier had a smooth coat, the usual colour was dark [[blue]], similar to some [[Greyhounds]], however some were [[brindle]] or red, known as red smuts.<ref name=Homan/><ref name=Meyrick/> |
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===Temperament=== |
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The Blue Paul Terrier was known for its courage and strength, it was said to be game to the death and could suffer great punishment, when fighting they were considered expert and tricky in their tactics, making them great favorites with those who indulged in [[dog fighting]].<ref name=Homan/><ref name=Meyrick/> |
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==Legacy== |
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Due to its fighting skills, in the early 19th century the Blue Paul Terrier was a foundational breed in the development of the [[Staffordshire Bull Terrier]], its blue colouring can still be seen in that breed. The Blue Paul Terrier also influenced the development of the [[American Pit Bull Terrier]] and the [[American Staffordshire Terrier]].<ref name="Homan"/> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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<ref name=Harris>Dr Davis Harris, ''The bully breeds'', Kennel Club Books, Freehold NJ, 2008, {{ISBN|978-1-59378-664-9}}, pp 30-31.</ref> |
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==Further reading== |
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<ref name=Homan>Mike Homan, ''A complete history of fighting dogs,'' Howell Book House Inc, London, 2000, {{ISBN|978-1582451282}}, ch 19.</ref> |
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<ref name=Meyrick>John Meyrick, ''House dogs and sporting dogs'', John Van Voorst, London, 1861.</ref> |
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<ref name=Zwettler>Walter & Marlene Zwettler, ''The great book of bulldogs, bull terrier and molosser: Part 1 Bulldogs and Bull Terrier'', epubli GmbH, Berlin, 2012, {{ISBN|978-3-8442-3922-5}}.</ref> |
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==External links== |
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*Homan, M. (2000). ''A Complete History of Fighting Dogs, Chapter 19.'' Howell Book House Inc. {{ISBN|1582451281}} |
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* [http://molosserdogs.com/m/articles/view/2238-scottish-blue-paul-bullterrier Molosser dogs, "Scottish Blue Paul Bullterrier", ''molosserdogs.com''], retrieved 7 May 18. |
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The Blue Paul Terrier, also known as the Blue Poll, was a Scottish breed of dog that is now extinct.
History
The Blue Paul Terrier's origins are disputed but it was once numerous in various parts of Scotland. One story of the Blue Paul Terrier's origins is that John Paul Jones brought them from abroad and when he visited his native town of Kirkcudbright around 1770. The gypsies around the Kirkintilloch district kept Blue Paul Terriers for dog fighting, and they claimed the dogs came from the Galloway coast. A more likely story is a British military officer posted to the Glasgow area brought with him an Irish Blue Terrier bitch from the Earl of Kerry's kennels, when he was reposted he left his bitch with friends who bred her with a white bull and terrier of the Duke of Hamilton's breeding to create the breed. Another story states the breed descend from a bitch named Blue Poll from a village near Newcastle, and that a visiting Scotsman purchased several of her pups and returned with them to his homeland.[1][2][3][4]
The Blue Paul Terrier was clearly a bull and terrier cross that was most likely bred from bulldogs and terriers in Scotland with infusions other similar dogs brought from England and Ireland. The breed was very popular in Scotland in the mid 19th century, but it progressively lost popularity and is believed to have become extinct in the early 20th century.[1][4]
In the in the mid 19th century, the breed was among the first dogs to arrive in the United States with British immigrants, along with the bull and terrier.[2]
Description
Appearance
The Blue Paul Terrier weighed around 45 lb (20 kg), sources vary about its height, some state it stood around 14 in (36 cm) at the shoulder, others as tall as 20 in (51 cm). The breed resembled early bull terriers.[1][2][3][4]
The Blue Paul Terrier's head was large, its forehead was flat, short, square and broad but not receding like that of the bulldog, its jaws and teeth were even with no overhanging flews. They had a slight dip between the eyes, which were dark hazel and not sunken, prominent, nor showing haw, its eyebrows were contracted or knit. The ears were small, thin, high set and usually cropped, and the face was not wrinkled. The facial expression of the Blue Paul Terrier has never been seen in any other breed, although it is frequently recognised in some mixed-breed dogs.[2][3]
The Blue Paul Terrier was powerfully built, its body was round and well ribbed, its back was short, broad and muscular but not roached, and its chest deep and wide. The tail was set low and devoid of fringe, rather drooping and never rising above the back. The Blue Paul Terrier stood straight and firmly on its legs, its forelegs were stout and muscular, showing no curve whilst its hind legs were very thick and strong, with well-developed muscles.[2]
The Blue Paul Terrier had a smooth coat, the usual colour was dark blue, similar to some Greyhounds, however some were brindle or red, known as red smuts.[2][3]
Temperament
The Blue Paul Terrier was known for its courage and strength, it was said to be game to the death and could suffer great punishment, when fighting they were considered expert and tricky in their tactics, making them great favorites with those who indulged in dog fighting.[2][3]
Legacy
Due to its fighting skills, in the early 19th century the Blue Paul Terrier was a foundational breed in the development of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, its blue colouring can still be seen in that breed. The Blue Paul Terrier also influenced the development of the American Pit Bull Terrier and the American Staffordshire Terrier.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Dr Davis Harris, The bully breeds, Kennel Club Books, Freehold NJ, 2008, ISBN 978-1-59378-664-9, pp 30-31.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Mike Homan, A complete history of fighting dogs, Howell Book House Inc, London, 2000, ISBN 978-1582451282, ch 19.
- ^ a b c d e John Meyrick, House dogs and sporting dogs, John Van Voorst, London, 1861.
- ^ a b c Walter & Marlene Zwettler, The great book of bulldogs, bull terrier and molosser: Part 1 Bulldogs and Bull Terrier, epubli GmbH, Berlin, 2012, ISBN 978-3-8442-3922-5.
External links
- Molosser dogs, "Scottish Blue Paul Bullterrier", molosserdogs.com, retrieved 7 May 18.