Courageous, clownish and energetic, a Miniature Bull Terrier is a fun and affectionate family pet. They are great with older children, the elderly and suit being in single-pet households. Daily runs are a must.
Fit to replace a clown at your child’s 10th birthday party, this lively, comical and playful dog has proved itself a wonderful family pet. They treat everything as a game and love when their family goes along with it. They are intelligent but tend to bore very easily. The best way to train your Miniature Bull Terrier is with short and frequent sessions using positive reinforcement. They are courageous, active and loyal, but gentle enough for children. They are better suited to older children though, as they may be too boisterous for young ones. They also enjoy being the centre of attention so are best suited to single-pet households. Socialise your pet from a young age to avoid behavioural issues. You’ll want to teach your dog not to bark as they are highly vocal and may drive your neighbours crazy. This makes them great watchdogs though and they will alert you to any approaching guests. They tend to be less intimidating and easier to handle than standard Bull Terriers.
Exercise is your Miniature Bull Terrier’s favourite activity. They will be a great motivation buddy as they need daily vigorous exercise. A long walk or run as well as off-leash time at the park is ideal. If not exercised properly, they can become destructive and overweight. The live approximately 11 – 14 years.
Fun fact: They are the only dog breed with almond-shaped eyes.
Miniature Bull Terriers shed moderately. Brush their coat with a firm bristle brush once a week and bathe monthly. Miniature Bull Terriers are not big dogs, reaching a mature height of 25cms.
Scheduled six-monthly health checks and visits to the vet are important to ensure your dog is healthy and happy throughout all life stages. It’s important that together with your vet a preventative healthcare program is determined and maintained based on the individual needs of your canine companion. Miniature Bull Terriers are prone to Hypothyroidism and Entropion, which is an inversion of the eyelid.
Size
A small-sized breed with an average weight of 11-14kg and an average height of 25cms.
Space
Miniature Bull Terriers are happy as indoor pets provided they get daily exercise.
Energy Levels
They have high energy levels. A daily run and lots of games will keep this dog happy.
Difficulty Of Training
They are intelligent dogs but have short attention spans so short, frequent sessions are recommended.
Family suitability
Great family pets and loyal companions.
Suitability to other pets
They are ideally suited to single-pet households.
Need for company
They have a high need for company and enjoy being by their human’s side at all times.
Hypoallergenic dog breed?
Yes
Coat and grooming needs
This breed is low maintenance. Brush their coat weekly and bathe monthly. They have a short smooth coat in black, brindle, black-brindle, white, red, fawn and tri-colour with white markings.
Shedding
They shed moderately.
Tendency to bark
They have a high tendency to bark.