Original purpose of the breed
Bull Arabs were originally bred to catch wild pigs at close range (less than 1 km) and clear out properties in QLD. Other breeders subsequently further refined the original breed as history progressed. Attributes of the breed
Power of a bull-terrier
Speed and Sight ability of a Greyhound and ;
Scenting, Intelligence and Good Nature of a German Short-Pointer. t is kn
own by some that Gary Anderson put a small percentage of English Mastiff into the original dog from Mike Hodgens to grow its size and power for Mountain Pigs around the New England and Great Dividing Ranges. This was part of his own breeding program and ideas. What is important to note is that Gary Anderson laid a foundation for Bull Arab breeding in NSW and the varied type of Bull Arab that is now often seen in NSW. Other breeders purchased dogs and continued to breed Bull Arabs suited to NSW and some of these people include Joe Cauchi. Joe Cauchi’s dogs were easily identified as their tails were cut to give a stumpy tail appearance.
