Another cattle-related English clichÃ© now. To âtake the bull by the hornsâ is to tackle a problem head-on, in a direct and confident manner. The phrase stems from the fact that taking a bull (a male cow) by its horns is a courageous way of dealing with it. Hereâs an example of this phrase being used:
Quick Answer. The complete life cycle of chiggers is from 40 to 70 days; the stage in which chiggers attach and feed on humans or animals lasts several days. After the larva chigger feeds, it detaches from the host to find a protected vegetated area to complete the development cycle.
Staffordshire Bull Terriers have an average lifespan of between 12 and 14 years, whereas Boxers have an average lifespan of between 10 and 12 years. This means that you could â¦ expect a Stafford and Boxer cross to live for around 12 years, if not longer.