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Miniature Bull Terrier Dog Breed Facts
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By Томасина - Own work.
Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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Breed: Miniature Bull Terrier
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Also Called:
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Height: The Miniature Bull Terrier is about 10-14 inches tall.
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Weight: The Miniature Bull Terrier weighs between 24-33 lbs.
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Colors: The Miniature Bull Terrier can be white and about any other color.
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Physical Appearance: The Miniature Bull Terrier must be strongly built, symmetrical and active, with a keen, determined and intelligent expression. He should be full of fire, having a courageous, even temperament and be amenable to discipline.
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Temperament/Personality: The Miniature Bull Terrier has a sense of humor and natural ebullience and is known for his clownish antics. It also has a cheerful, outgoing and fearless disposition. The temperament should be full of fire and courageous, but even and amenable to discipline.
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Care: The Miniature Bull Terrier's need minimal grooming. Brush with a firm bristle brush, bathe or dry shampoo when necessary.
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Health Concerns/Problems: The Miniature Bull Terrier is prone to slipped patella (dislocation of the kneecaps), heart defects, kidney failure, skin and flea allergies, zinc deficiency, obesity, and deafness.
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Training: The Miniature Bull Terrier's training should begin early as possible because they require firm and precise, but not over bearing handling.
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Activity: The Miniature Bull Terrier needs plenty of exercise, and should be kept on a leash when in public.
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Life Span: The Miniature Bull Terrier lives an average life of 12-13 years.
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Litter Size: The Miniature Bull Terrier has an average litter size of 5 puppies.
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Country of Origin: The Miniature Bull Terrier originated in Great Britain.
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Brief History: The Miniature Bull Terrier is a direct descended from the Bull Terrier and they share the same history. They were said to have descended from the White English Terrier, Black and Tan Terrier and Bulldog. At one time the smallest white bull terriers were called Coverwood Terriers.
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