During the Victorian era, the Bull Terrier, full of fire and courage was used broadly as a combatant in dog fights. This fighting dog was originally created in the nineteenth century as a cross between the now extinct white English terrier and the bulldog. Dog fighting was later on banned by the English Parliament, and breeders turned their attention to other qualities in the breed. Today the bull terrier dedicates itself to pleasing its master but requires strict training and control.