Miniature Bull Terrier
A compact, clownish version of the Bull Terrier with the same egg-shaped head and a big, playful personality.
At a glance
- Size
- Medium
- Height at the withers
- 30–35.5 cm
- Weight
- Males 11–15 kg · Females 10–14 kg
- Life expectancy
- 11–14 years
- Exercise
- 45–90 min a day
- Grooming
- Once a week
- Coat
- Smooth, short
- Colours
- White, Brindle, Red, Fawn, Black, Tricolour
- Bred for
- Companionship, Terrier work
- Country of origin
- United Kingdom
- FCI
- Group 3, no. 359 · Terriers
Breeders on Kuldo
No breeders on Kuldo have this breed yet.
Living with the breed
| Affectionate with family | 5/5 – Very high |
|---|---|
| Good with children | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Good with other dogs | 2/5 – Low |
| Good with cats | 2/5 – Low |
| Open to strangers | 4/5 – High |
| Energy | 4/5 – High |
| Playfulness | 5/5 – Very high |
| Needs mental stimulation | 4/5 – High |
| Easy to train | 2/5 – Low |
| Prey drive | 4/5 – High |
| Watchful and protective | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Barking | 2/5 – Low |
| Shedding | 2/5 – Low |
| Grooming effort | 1/5 – Very low |
| Drooling | 1/5 – Very low |
| Good for first-time owners | 2/5 – Low |
| Suits apartment living | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Adaptability | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Copes with being alone | 2/5 – Low |
| Copes with heat | 3/5 – Moderate |
| Copes with cold | 2/5 – Low |
Kuldo's own guidance from the breed's typical traits. Every dog is an individual, so talk to the breeder.
Is it the right breed for you?
Great if you …
- want a funny, affectionate dog with lots of character
- can be home a good part of the day
- enjoy active play
Think twice if you …
- want an easy, obedient first dog
- have cats or many other dogs
- want a dog that is happy alone for long hours
Care
Temperament
Miniature Bull Terriers are playful, sweet with their family and often comical. They are also strong-willed and can be pushy with other dogs.
Exercise
Daily walks plus active play add up to an hour or so. They enjoy tug, fetch, scent games and short training sessions.
Grooming
The short, flat coat needs only weekly brushing. White dogs may need sun protection on pink skin.
Training
They are smart but famously stubborn. Keep training fun and food-based, and start socialising with dogs and people early.
Health
Primary lens luxation, deafness (mainly in white dogs), inherited kidney disease and heart valve problems are known. Ask the breeder for BAER hearing, heart, kidney and DNA results.
Health tests breeders usually do
- Hearing (BAER)
- Heart
- Eye examination
DNA tests
- PLL
Ask the breeder to show you the parents' results.
About the breed
The Miniature Bull Terrier comes from the same 19th-century English bull-and-terrier stock as the Bull Terrier. Smaller dogs had always appeared, and enthusiasts eventually fixed the type, which The Kennel Club recognised as a separate breed in 1939. It is defined by height rather than weight.
Minis are funny, physical and deeply attached to their people. They like company, games and attention, and they can be stubborn and boisterous. Some dislike other dogs, and many will chase cats. They suit owners who enjoy a characterful dog and are willing to put work into training and socialisation.
Did you know?
The Miniature Bull Terrier's standard sets a maximum height of 35.5 cm but no weight limit, so dogs are judged by size and proportion.