A Miniature Bull Terrier
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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)


Caring for a Miniature Bull Terrier

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Veterinarians

Check-ups and vaccinations through its 11–13 years.

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Dog walkers

Needs about 60 minutes of exercise a day.

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Dog trainers

Can be stubborn: a trainer helps from the start.

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Pet sitters

Someone to look after it while you’re away.

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Breeds of a similar size

All medium breeds
An Airedale Terrier
Medium

Airedale Terrier

Terrier Group

  • Weight:40–51 lb (18–23 kg)
  • Life span:12–14 years
A Bull Terrier
Medium

Bull Terrier

Terrier Group

  • Weight:44–64 lb (20–29 kg)
  • Life span:12–15 years
An Irish Terrier
Medium

Irish Terrier

Terrier Group

  • Weight:24–26 lb (11–12 kg)
  • Life span:12–15 years

Sources

Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).