My bully was just like that (color-wise), and as much a happy fellow as Alvin is...although he was 37 kg (80+ lb). A real giant for the breed. He passed away a couple of years ago, and miss him so much. Bullies are very unique kind of dogs, and only people fortunate enough to have shared their path in life with them know how special their souls are. To people unknown of this race, I used to describe them like this: "A bodybuilder with a child spirit and a clown's heart".😁😁

I didn’t know they could jump the way he did. Bounding over weeds and logs like they were tiny pebbles. And such a happy face!

He is not too friendly, he’s just perfect. He can be protective, if the right cues are present.

Wow, what a beautiful pup, so handsome! Gotta love Terriers.

My staffordshire thinks everyone she sees is her friend and just loves the attention.

Bullies love people and make excellent life-time companions. I've had three and wish I could have a fourth, but now too old.

Personally I would advise against putting your face in the face of an unfamiliar dog (seen the bite happen a few times from that). Bravo on Alvin! Beautiful, well built and happy boy, and SO smart!👍🏻

Juvenile and curious dog. The bull terrier properly managed are unstoppable and tenacious.

Awe, he's like a little land shark!

He’s so cool with such a big personality. His energy is 5 times his size.

What a handsome little bully! Lovely personality, too!

No such thing as a too friendly dog..He's beautiful.

This little guy is just gorgeous! Bless

I get great pleasure, peace and clam seeing Alvin. Such a beautiful dog. Well done to owners 👍

Just a beautiful normal day at the park with your best friend.. and there's no such thing as too friendly when the crap hits the fan he will respond instinctively... Is perfect the way he is😊.😊😊😊😊.

Don't be fooled by his calm demeanor. I've owned both mini and standard Bull Terriers. That situation did not cue him to a threat and he responded appropriately. My dogs were always the same way. I accidently surprised them one day and they responded quite differently until they recognized me. Alvin has the heart of a lion but hopefully you never have to see it. What a gorgeous specimen he is. Makes me miss mine.

He’s adorable 🥰

He’s a beauty 👍

What a fantastic little dog. I hope he has a long and happy life with you, mate. Cheers.

They just love life and human contact. Mine was the same. R.I.P. Roxy🙏😢😢

I love this breed.

Great dog

That's about how most Bully-breeds are. Cautious, yet always up for some playing and cuddling.

This reminds me of my friends Staffy terrier. Super friendly and he loves his play bites too, so much so that he'll unintentionally get too rough with them if you amp him up. These are great dogs.

Handsome happy lad

The English bull terrier known as the 'nanny' dog because they are good with children, and loyal to a fault. What a happy fella he looks!

Och! What a cutie 😍😍 And yes, I agree with some of the comments below that the bully breeds take a lot of cues from their humans (we're currently living with our third bulldog/bull terrier from the shelter, so yes, I do know a bit about these breeds). But without any warning cues, this is such a typical reaction for a bull terrier - being friendly to any unknown and friendly human. Your loveable Alvin is sweet, I'm glad you have found each other and wish you all the best 🤗🐕 💞

Hes absolutely handsome😂

Ive had dogs my whole life and ive always said a dog is just an extension of your personality. Thats why some dogs are awesome like this little dude, and some dogs are absolute assholes.

I’ve two bullies and they both adore any other living creatures!

Absolutely adorable 😍

stunning dog beautiful

Awww, he hops like a bunny! Too cute!

He's so cute

that the happiest dog right there, love it

Alvin is too cute and friendly 😂😂😂🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️

That's an amazing dog. Beautiful ❤. Is he a mini ?

Oh comon, he knew about the whole setup and was looking forward to it! So bright!

Awwwww. I love him!

His instincts was useful. He sees something new bounds straight towards it and goes for the throat and begging to engage in play. When he’s repelled by the boy he gets up and goes back a bit rougher. This is tenacity. The boy gets bit and changes the play a bit to something a bit less robust and the dog picks up the queue and plays a bit softer and descalates the meeting. If the boy was a bad’un and repelled the dog violently, the dogs bred instinct for the throat and tenacity would appear and an attack would begin. BullTerrier are bred not to feel pain and never to give up. Bad people are not bred this way. The dog is a very handsome and happy one and a useful companion.

Hes a nice specimen of bull terrier ❤💯❤️🇬🇧

Handsome boy with perfect temperament.

Gorgeous pup😻😻😻

A beautiful dog he is a happy one as well ❤

Lovely dog 👍

What a lovely dog .

I wish I had a bull, they are always happy. Look how happy he is.

What a fantastic dog ,, 😍 best wishes from Durham England

Typical Bull Terrier, perfect.

Perfect shaped mini Bro 👍👍 I have 4 standard English Bullies. Two of them act exactly like this..

Beautiful 🤗

Lovely dog, i love bulls :)

Such a good boy! 😊

Alvin is a handsome looking buddy! How much does he weigh? I have a white 6 year old male. I thought he was going to be a mini, but he exceeded the weight limit around year 4 at 50lbs.

We had one of these in pure white when I was a kid man they are hard as nails beautiful markings he has ❤

I am of the opinion that, no matter the breed, the process of making friends should be a gradual thing, face to face proximity in particular. Handsome dog.

I saw a little taste test. Just to see how he reacted. Good dog

Beautiful little fella!

Nice walk, great dog❤

Beautiful boy. Very happy.

Cool looking dog, got everything u want and it small. Perfect dog

❤❤what a good boy!

Yes a beautiful dog & a terrific breed, it`s always a privilage to see these dogs out & about, sadly it`s on rare occasions that I see them but when I do it makes my day!

What a stunner❤

What a cutie!!

Wow, I'm surprised he acted so friendly with the "stranger". Though he would have been a little aggressive at least initially. He's the product of love is what it is. He's a handsome dog. Love those goat heads these dogs have.

Best breed. Hello Alvin from Levi the Bull Terrier in New Zealand 😊

Stunning puppy xx

Gorgeous dog😊

In the thumbnail, it looks like Alvin tried biting your buddy's face 🤣

Awsome breed 🥰 we lost our 6 year old girl 2 days ago 😢

Bouncy little egghead.^^

Alvin seems like the perfect little gentleman and look at that gumdrop smile #👍

How much fun can a dog fit into one day………………😁✅😂

Alvin rulz!

This are perfect dogs. The trick is that you have to teach him how to control his behavior they just got overexcited for everything and everyone which is realy hard because they lost their judgement very fast and they can become dangerously overexcited execially with smaller kids... Once you learn them how to controll themselfs you are stuck with a perfect dog wich will surely gave his life for you.

I would hate it when my dogs act like that , not everybody can appreciate a happy dog . Nice lil bull 😊

What a gorgeous doggie 😊😊

Alvin is very handsome!😊

Well done Alvin!

That is one Handsome dog ❤

Classic Bulli behaviour 💗

LOVELY!!!!!!

Hey here comes a new potential member of the pack ....the more the merrier🌿🐕

so adorabel!! nice dog you have

This is such an amazing breed,once you own a bull terrier you’ll be smitten and most likely always have at least one of them in your life

Классный пёс, любвеобильный, игривый, попрыгун как сайгак, сконцентрирован на хозяине, когда нужно, видно, что просто кайфует от жизни. Собака компаньон, с таким нельзя быть в плохом настроении, он одним присутствием его поднимет.

A freind asked me if my staffies were happy to see me after a long absence, i said, " their happy to see the postie.

That is how they are made, nothing you can do about it....😂😂😂😂

beautifull animal

There the best dog's

The first or second most vicious animal .

If you were nervous or in fear he would react accordingly to your emotional state. The encounter would have been different , maybe not aggressively but definitely protectively.

Bullies are one of my fave breeds!

Just like My 4 Bull Terriërs in the past !

Trust me, a friendly dog is much more relaxing to walk than one that has a strong protective response. Dogs are very perceptive and your friend would’ve probably received a different response if he’d been threatening or aggressive

He is NOT too friendly. 😂

Looks like your friend does not know about the "nose punch". Alvin got him good.

Just like my lad Louie ❤❤❤

Alvin? Lol.