Once used to hunt feral pigs and other animals, the Bull Arab has now become a popular pet in homes all over Australia. It makes both a excellent family pet as well as guard dog, and is renowned for getting on with other pets in the home. But what colours does this versatile breed come in?
If you’ve been thinking about bringing a Bull Arab into your home and you want know your colour options, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll be exploring that here today as well as providing you with loads of information you’ll need to help you pick the perfect pet!
Common coat colours include white, fawn, and brindle, often accompanied by various markings. Many Bull Arabs feature a predominantly white coat with patches of fawn or brindle, creating a striking appearance.
While white and fawn are the most recognised colours, some may have darker shades, such as black or liver, typically mixed with the more common hues. Breeders generally adhere to breed standards that favour these traditional colours, making non-standard variations quite rare.
First things first, let’s take a look at what colours Bull Arabs come in. Like many other dogs, they sport a variety of coat colours including:
The Bull Arab is predominantly white or cream. However, this is rarely an all-over colour and they can also have brown, black or tan patches. Like most dogs developed by multiple breeds, their colour is subject to their ancestry and puppies will inherit their colouring from the parent with the dominant gene.
Bull Arabs may also sport brindle or darker coloured coats, although these are much rarer than cream or white. Again, this colouring will come down to the genetics of their parents and ancestry, and those from an origin of darker-coated breeds ware more likely to have brindle or darker coats.
The Bull Arab Breed (also sometimes referred to as the Australian pig dog), also comes in other colours that are not as common as those listed above. These colours include buckskin, blue, silver tan and brindle.
The Bull Arab is not registered by the Australian National Kennel Council and therefore has no colour standard for this breed. They are, however, recognised by a specific designer dog registry.
Like most dog breeds that are mixed, there is no set breed standard. Only their parent breeds like the German Shorthaired Pointer, English Bull Terrier, and the English Pointer are often recognised by National Kennel Councils and Clubs.
Bull Arab dogs come in various colours that are not guaranteed before birth. As such, there is no way to identify their colours beforehand.
This will essentially come down to your personal preferences. However, when considering a specific colour, dog owners should look at what colour the mum and dad are of their new pup. While this is not guaranteed in the puppy, it can give you an idea of what your dog may look like.
The reason why there is no guarantee is because, just like all other mixed breeds, the puppies may be a combination of the mum and dad, or they could be identical to either. It is also difficult to tell what an entire litter of puppies will look like as each sibling could have different colourings and markings. You can look into the Bull Arab breed history of the puppy’s lineage but, again, this does not guarantee colour.
One thing to remember, however, is that Bull Arab pups do not change their colour after 12 months. So, if you had the chance to see them before you took them home, the colouring and markings on the puppy you choose will be with the for life.
When considering colour, you may also want to think about their adult build. The Aussie pig dog is a fierce-looking breed and, although their friendly and loving personality may not reflect this, they are also strong and independent. So why not choose a colour that reflects this!
A darker colour, for example, could add to their fierce appearance, especially since these dogs are excellent guard dogs.
As we’ve mentioned above, the Bull Arab puppy’s coat does no change colour or markings as they mature. They will, however, will lose their puppy coat at around 12 months and will regrow adult hair once their puppy coat has been shed.
Their puppy coat is typically slightly thicker than adult hair and will shed moderately once they reach one year old. This is when the puppy is considered an adult.
Don’t panic, though. This doesn’t mean that the puppy goes bald! It simply means that new growth occurs as they shed new hair. This is why grooming at this stage is so important. Invest in a good quality firm bristle brush to brush out all of the dead, loose hair during this stage to prevent hot spots from forming (and to stop it from getting all over your home and clothing)!
The Bull Arab makes the most incredible companion dog, especially if you are looking for a healthy breed that can help you on your land to hunt wild animals or guard.
They are also unique-looking dogs known for their white and cream coats and occasional patches. You may not be able to choose which puppy you want based on what they look like, but you will get a puppy that is afraid of nothing and will stop at nothing to protect its family—making them a suitable breed for all!
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