Once known as a gladiator in the bull baiting pit, the Standard Bull Terrier has come a long way and is now being enjoyed as a family pet. After the bull baiting was banned, breeders found a way to somehow lessen the aggressiveness of this breed and this quest was successful. Down the line, however, breeders came up with the idea of having the same Bull Terrier only smaller in size thus the Miniature Bull Terrier came to be.
Like the standard Bull Terrier, this miniature dog also possesses a head that everyone describes as the "egg shape". Its eyes are triangular and closely set, and the tail is also carried horizontally. When it comes to the body, just like its bigger counterpart, this mini dog is also robust, lean and muscular.
The coat of the Mini Bull Terrier is skin-tight, short, harsh to the touch and shiny. It is often colored in white, white with other color patterns, or purely single-colored. Aside from white, Mini Bull Terriers are also found in black, fawn, red, brindle and tricolor except blue and liver which are considered unfavorable.
According to records, when the first Bull Terrier came out, it actually looked more of a miniature Bull Terrier. But because breeders will need it for bull baiting, they crossed the breed with the Spanish Pointer and the result was the Standard Bull Terrier. During the early 1900s, Bull Terriers were bred to be of different sizes that some came out looking like a Chihuahua.
By the 1970's, a weight limit for the breed was established to determine the standard from a miniature. For the miniature-sized Bull Terrier, the established height should be under 14 inches but not less than ten inches. The weight was agreed to range between 25- 35 kilograms.
The Miniature Bull Terrier, like its standard counterpart is also fearless and ferocious in defending the human masters. But like a natural terrier, this breed has the tendency to have bouts of stubbornness. This dog is too energetic to be handled by small children and so training for the dog and instruction for the kids are necessary to avoid knocking them over.
When it comes to fighting against other breeds, the Mini Bull Terrier doesn't mind their sizes. It still fights with all its might especially if it is for protecting the family. However, on a normal day, the Mini Bull Terrier is playful, flowing with energy and loves to socialize with people.
If you have a small place, adopting a Miniature Bull Terrier would be a good idea because they are not as active as they are outdoors. What's important is that the Mini Bull Terrier gets plenty of exercise outdoors in order for it to stay fit physically and mentally. This breed also requires minimal grooming since its short coat is kept neat through combing or brushing once a week only.
Like the standard Bull Terrier, this miniature dog also possesses a head that everyone describes as the "egg shape". Its eyes are triangular and closely set, and the tail is also carried horizontally. When it comes to the body, just like its bigger counterpart, this mini dog is also robust, lean and muscular.
The coat of the Mini Bull Terrier is skin-tight, short, harsh to the touch and shiny. It is often colored in white, white with other color patterns, or purely single-colored. Aside from white, Mini Bull Terriers are also found in black, fawn, red, brindle and tricolor except blue and liver which are considered unfavorable.
According to records, when the first Bull Terrier came out, it actually looked more of a miniature Bull Terrier. But because breeders will need it for bull baiting, they crossed the breed with the Spanish Pointer and the result was the Standard Bull Terrier. During the early 1900s, Bull Terriers were bred to be of different sizes that some came out looking like a Chihuahua.
By the 1970's, a weight limit for the breed was established to determine the standard from a miniature. For the miniature-sized Bull Terrier, the established height should be under 14 inches but not less than ten inches. The weight was agreed to range between 25- 35 kilograms.
The Miniature Bull Terrier, like its standard counterpart is also fearless and ferocious in defending the human masters. But like a natural terrier, this breed has the tendency to have bouts of stubbornness. This dog is too energetic to be handled by small children and so training for the dog and instruction for the kids are necessary to avoid knocking them over.
When it comes to fighting against other breeds, the Mini Bull Terrier doesn't mind their sizes. It still fights with all its might especially if it is for protecting the family. However, on a normal day, the Mini Bull Terrier is playful, flowing with energy and loves to socialize with people.
If you have a small place, adopting a Miniature Bull Terrier would be a good idea because they are not as active as they are outdoors. What's important is that the Mini Bull Terrier gets plenty of exercise outdoors in order for it to stay fit physically and mentally. This breed also requires minimal grooming since its short coat is kept neat through combing or brushing once a week only.
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Pawel Lorja is an experienced breeder of the Miniature Bull Terrier breed. Discover useful articles from him so visit his website and read about Miniature Bull Terrier puppies, Miniature Bull Terrier for sale or Miniature Bull Terrier breeders.
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