History
  • When bull baiting and dog fighting were outlawed in England, many patrons of the bull and terrier breed, which was a popular gladiator, decided to clean up the dog's image. They bred for personality and appearance, and began to compete in dogs shows successfully.
  • Around 1860, James Hinks crossed the bull and terrier with the white English terrier and the Dalmatian, producing an all-white strain he called the bull terrier. These dogs became sought after as stylish companions for young gentlemen.
  • In the early days, the breed had a great range in acceptable sizes. In fact, tiny bull terriers as small as 4 pounds were recorded early on. These toy bull terriers were not very good specimens and eventually faded from the scene, but the slightly larger miniature bull terriers caught on.
  • The English Kennel Club recognized the miniature bull terrier in 1939.
  • The AKC recognized the miniature bull terrier in 1991.
Miniature Bull Terrier Behavior Concerns
  • Makes a loyal and lively companion.
  • Playful, comical and often mischievous.
  • Very good with children.
  • Fairly friendly toward strangers.
  • Not very friendly towards strange dogs.
  • Usually good with other pets.
  • The bull terrier learns quickly, but can be stubborn and independent. It tends to rebel against forceful methods.
  • Does best with a firm owner who can combine reward-based training with good control and leadership.
  • Some like to dig a lot.
Miniature Bull Terrier Suggested Exercises
  • Makes a calm and alert housedog as long as it receives regular exercise.
  • Requires daily exercise in the form of a walk, short jog, or energetic games.
  • The miniature bull terrier enjoys cold weather outings but its short coat is not suited to living outside.
  • Obedience training is essential not only for control, but for the mental exercise it provides.
Miniature Bull Terrier Grooming
  • Coat is short, flat and harsh.
  • The coat needs only occasional brushing, once every week or so, to remove dead hair.
  • Shedding is average.
Suggested Miniature Bull Terrier Nutritional Needs
  • Miniature bull terriers tend to stay in good weight or tend to be slightly overweight.
  • Adult dogs should be fed a balanced diet, with restricted calories if the dog starts to gain too much weight.

Miniature Bull Terrier

Miniature Bull Terrier dog breed picture
Lifespan
11 - 14 years
Height
10 - 14 inches
Weight
25 - 33 pounds
Miniature Bull Terrier Traits
  • Jogging Partner
    2 out of 5
  • Lap Dog
    1 out of 5
  • Good With Children
    4 out of 5
  • Warm Weather
    3 out of 5
  • Cold Weather
    3 out of 5
  • Grooming Requirements
    1 out of 5
  • Shedding
    3 out of 5
  • Barking
    2 out of 5
  • Ease Of Training
    1 out of 5