The Bull Arab breed isn't exactly a breed of its own, as it is known to be made up of a few different dog breeds. The breed was originally created to help with hunting wild pigs throughout Australia but has since found its way into many hearts and homes.
If you're in the Sydney area, then read on to find out where you can safely buy a Bull Arab to add to your household!
Pets Online normally strongly encourages prospective dog owners to purchase pups from registered breeders, as they often conduct DNA tests on their dogs to prevent their puppies from ending up with genetic diseases.
Unfortunately, this is not possible with the Bull Arab breed, as since it's not considered to be a pure breed, breeders are unable to register themselves with the ANKC (Australian National Kennel Council). So, finding a registered breeder is effectively impossible.
Thankfully, there are still ways in which you can certify that the breeder you are choosing to buy from is reputable and looks after their dogs properly. You can do this by contacting the Australian Bull Arab Breeder's Association (ABBA) to find out if the breeder has registered their dogs with the association.
There are also a few Bull Arab rescue organisations where you can adopt dogs from, so we will list some of these breeders and organisations below.
Your other option is adopting a Bull Arab from a local shelter or a rescue organisation, as these organisations are normally guaranteed to look after the dogs in their care.
Usually, the best place to look for Bull Arab puppies is on classified advertising websites like Gumtree or Facebook, after which you should contact ABBA to see if the breeder is registered.
If you're interested in finding out whether a breeder is legit or not, another good way to check is by reading reviews online relating to your chosen breeder.
Some reputable breeders in the Sydney area include:
Not located in Sydney - but they can ship to Sydney
The Minna Murrah Bull Arabs are working dogs, descending from the distinguished lines of Warrego, Brian Neal, and Greg Collie. Their registration is preliminary and is currently with the Australian Bull Arabs Association (ABA).
Bull Arab puppies normally cost anywhere between $400 and $1000, but you could save yourself some money by adopting an older dog.
A Bull Arab puppy should come with a health checklist, pedigree papers, a registration certificate, and a vaccination booklet.
Buying a dog online can be safe, but it is important to do enough research first, as breeders aren't required to be registered.
A great way to protect yourself when purchasing a Bull Arab is by contacting ABBA to see if your chosen breeder has registered their dogs there and if the breeder is reputable. If you decide to visit the premises of a breeder after seeing their dogs for sale in ads online, then you should make sure that the dogs on the property are being treated ethically and that the breeder has relevant documentation for all of the dogs on their property. The pups should also have been vet-checked.