Miniature Bull
 




Current

Results And Critiques
Email Your Critique - Published Same Day

Crufts 11
Crufts 11 Judge
National Terrier 11
National Terrier 11 Judge
WELKS 11
WELKS 11 Judge
Birmingham National 11
Birmingham National 11 Judge
SKC May 11
SKC May 11 Judge
Southern Counties 11
Southern Counties 11 Judge
Three Counties 11
Three Counties 11 Judge
Border Union 11
Border Union 11 Judge
Blackpool 11
Blackpool 11 Judge
Miniature BTC 11 Judge
East Of England 11
East Of England 11 Judge
Leeds 11
Leeds 11 Judge
Bournemouth 11
Bournemouth 11 Judge
Welsh Kennel Club 11
Welsh Kennel Club 11 Judge
Darlington 11
Darlington 11 Judge
Belfast 11
Belfast 11 Judge
South Wales 11
The Southern Miniature BTC - MBT Of 11
South Wales 11 Judge
Midland Counties 11
Midland Counties 11 Judge
LKA 11
LKA 11 Judge

Email Your Critique - Published Same Day

 

 

The Miniature Bull Terrier

The Bull Terrier (Miniature) is a breed of dog developed using selective breeding to miniaturize the Bull Terrier. However, when the Standard breed was first created in 19th century England, it was about the same size as Miniature Bull Terriers. Crossbreeding with Pointers increased the size so it was an optimal fighting size. Miniature Bull Terriers were accepted by the American Kennel Club in 1992.
Like the Standard Bull Terriers, Minis are loving and, like many terrier breeds, can be stubborn at times; but despite this they make great dogs for people with limited space.
Miniature Bull Terriers have short, fine, and glossy coats that are very close to the skin, like the Standards. They are accepted in the ring to be white, white with another color, or fully colored. However, like the Standards, any blue or liver colored coats are undesirable. These dogs require very minimal grooming.
In the early 1900s, the difference between the breeds was determined by the dog's weight. However, this led to Miniature Bull Terriers becoming so small and fine that they looked more like a Chihuahua than a Bull Terrier. So, in the 1970s, the weight limit was replaced with a height limit of under fourteen inches. They are usually no smaller than ten inches. According to the AKC, miniature bull terriers weight must be proportionate to its height. However, they tend to range anywhere from 20 - 35 lbs.
The Miniature Bull Terriers have a very strong build. They have very muscular shoulders and a full body.
Miniature Bull Terriers, like the Standards, have a head described as "egg-shaped." It is flat on top with a Roman muzzle. The eyes are triangular and closely set.
The ears are carried erect and are not cropped or otherwise altered.
The tail is carried horizontally rather than vertically.
Bull Terriers are known to be stubborn and courageous. They don't seem to realize their size, however, because even if confronting an enormous dog they will not back down. However, with the right training, confrontations can be avoided. This characteristic does not change in the Miniatures. Some people think that Miniature Bull Terriers are practically a different dog, but one must realize that they are the same dogs, just smaller. They are very energetic and playful. They love people, but often don't get along with other pets. They are variable around other dogs, and young children must be warned to treat them carefully.

Breed Clubs and Societies

This breed of dog is a 'Vulnerable Native Breed'.
Miniature Bull Breed Standard