Miniature Bull Terrier

The Miniature Bull Terrier breed originated directly from the standard bull terrier, so they closely share the same background. During the 1800s, the bull terrier was developed from cross-breeding various breeds, including the white English terrier, old English bulldog, English greyhound, Dalmatian, and black and tan terrier.

The standard bull terrier proved to be skilled at hunting and snuffing out rats. The hunters were impressed by the breed's prowess that they decided to develop a smaller version. The new breed is mainly created to hunt small prey in tight spaces.

The Coverwood terriers were the smallest of the white bull terriers, a toy bull terrier. Some records show that there were bull terriers with different colours and weigh about four pounds. Unfortunately, these dogs were from a poor variety, thus they quickly fell out of favour. The people preferred miniature and standard-sized dogs.

In the 1860s, James Hinks, a notable breeder of bull terriers, was able to create a miniature breed with a more refined look. The dogs have a longer head and a balanced body structure that was fully white. They are now the miniature bull terriers that we see today. Back in the day, they were dubbed as white cavaliers and became trendy accessories for gentlemen.

The Miniature Bull Terrier has a compact, sturdy, and square-proportioned build. His head is long and egg-shaped with a strong jaw. He has small dark eyes and petite lanky ears that stand upright. Attached to his body is a short tail that is stubby at the base and recedes to a fine point. Since the dog’s physique is muscular and firm, his skin is tightly drawn.

The breed is short-haired with a coarse coat. Although the fur has a rough texture, it gives off a glossy and flat appearance. The miniature bull terrier comes in two colour varieties. He can be completely white or white with predominant coloured markings.

A goofy and lively dog, the Miniature Bull Terrier can easily charm people’s hearts. He has a gusto for anything that involves fun and may commit mischief at times. He quickly gets attached to his family and is loyal and dedicated to them. Whilst he is not a needy dog, he still needs sufficient amount of attention. Lack of it would result in him developing unwanted behaviours.

The breed has a protective streak, so he can be quite territorial. He is open to meeting new friends at home, but will be defensive against anything or anyone he feels is a threat to his family. Socialising him is crucial to ensure that he has a good grasp of determining the right threats. The miniature bull terrier is not the best choice for a guard dog. He may be protective, but he functions more of a deterrent than being an actual protector.

Because he is high-spirited, he makes a great playmate for kids. Keep in mind that the Miniature Bull Terrier can be rowdy and may end up knocking down small children. Therefore, supervision is advised. The breed is known to be unfriendly towards other dogs of the same sex as they may end up fighting. Cats and other small pets tend to be incompatible buddies of the miniature bull terrier too, since he has a high prey drive.

Choose a premium quality dog food that corresponds to his life stage.This way your Miniature Bull Terrier will get the right amount of vitamins and minerals he needs. If possible, pick one that is grain-free as well since the breed is prone to skin allergies.

The price of a premium quality dog food is slightly more expensive than commercial ones. However, cheaper alternatives often contain low-quality ingredients so it only offers low nutritional value to your dog.Because of this,dogs will need to consume more to fulfill their nutritional needs. Thus, you may need to buy more and spend more compared to getting a premium-quality dog food.

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• Kidney diseases
• Luxating Patella
• Glaucoma
• Skin allergies
• Heart murmur
• Lens Luxation

The Miniature Bull Terrier does not fare well in outdoor living despite his high energy levels. However, he still requires sufficient amount of exercise and mental stimulation. Be sure to walk him thirty minutes to an hour daily. If you have a backyard, allow him to romp and play freely there.

It is important to know that miniature bull terrier puppies are prone to sudden lameness. It is caused by the combination of rapid growth rate, density, weight of the muscles, and the puppies’ activeness. Oftentimes, their joints fail to withstand these changes. Thus, exercise shouldn’t be strenuous and excessive. With that said, the miniature bull terrier is not a good match for dog lovers who are looking for an active pooch.

A well-bred Miniature Bull Terrier puppy may cost between £1,200 to £2000. On average dog food including treats can amount to £40 a month. The rest of the basic supplies such as lead, collar, dog bed and crate may cost up to £200 when you first bring the puppy home.

Initial vaccinations cost around £100 and a booster which is required annually cost £50, on top of that you will be paying £25 to £50 depending on where you are in the country every time you take your puppy to the vet for a checkup. It is recommended to take out pet insurance, depends on which package you chose, the monthly cost is between £50 to £120.