Miniature Bull Terrier
Also called Mini Bull
- Great with kids
The Miniature Bull Terrier is a small and energetic breed of dog that was originally bred in England for bull baiting. They are intelligent, playful, and affectionate, and make excellent companion dogs.
- Weight
- 18–31 lb (8–14 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 10–14 in (25–36 cm)
- Life span
- 11–13 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Smooth
- Origin
- England (19th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: Wary of other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Very little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a little
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Comical
Courageous
Determined
Loyal
Mischievous
Playful
Coat colours
Black, brindle, fawn, red, tricolour, white and white with color markings
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
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Breeds of a similar size
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- Official Standard of the Miniature Bull Terrier - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- AKC Standard - Miniature Bull Terrier Club of the Northeast (opens in a new tab)
- Miniature Bull Terrier - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Miniature Bull Terrier Dog Breed - Hill's Pet US (opens in a new tab)
- Miniature Bull Terrier - VCA Animal Hospitals (opens in a new tab)
- Miniature Bull Terrier Dog Breed Health and Care - PetMD (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).