Miniature Bull Terrier
Temperament:
The Miniature Bull Terrier originally comes from dogs that were bred for fighting. It has a very loving nature towards people. They are very playful and need lots of exercise and fun. The dogs need to be trained and socialized at an early age.
Characteristics
The Miniature Bull Terrier has a short coat. The animals can have many colors, but are mostly white. They often have beautiful markings in brown, red, black and many other combinations.
The egg-shaped head is what makes this dog breed so unique. The Miniature Bull Terrier in particular looks as if its head is too big for its body. This is because the eyes are very small and close together. The pointed ears of this breed radiate the dynamism that characterizes these animals at play.
The Miniature Bull Terrier measures only 25 to 35 cm at the shoulder. With this square stature, it is amazing how much the animals can weigh. The weight can be between 11 and 15 kg. These animals are very muscular.
Unfortunately, these dogs have some health problems. It is very important to keep the Miniature Bull Terrier at a healthy weight as they are prone to obesity. Working with a reputable breeder can help avoid some genetic problems.
Nevertheless, the Miniature Bull Terrier has a life expectancy of 11 to 13 years.
This breed is also relatively energetic. After all, they are terriers. Miniature Bull Terriers in particular love to expend their energy with their humans. The Miniature Bull Terrier is not a dog that you can put anywhere to have fun. They love walks and games. This allows him to balance his need for exercise with his love for people. A lack of social stimulation or exercise can lead to negative behavior.
The Miniature Bull Terrier is a friendly, lively and extroverted dog. He is always happy to play or to see you. If your Miniature Bull Terrier is shy and constantly wants to withdraw, this is not normal. Miniature Bull Terriers have a lot of courage and energy. These are good character traits for a dog. But they can also become unpleasant. For example, if the Miniature Bull Terrier becomes clingy or jealous.
Without early training and socialization and without contact with dogs and other animals, they can develop a more aggressive character. However, they are always very friendly with people. Miniature Bull Terriers can also have a tendency to chew on everything or bark a lot. It is therefore sometimes difficult to find a suitable home for this breed.
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The right food
When choosing food, make sure that it contains high-quality ingredients, is balanced and meets your dog's requirements. Age, size or weight, activity and health status play an important role. You should follow the manufacturer's recommendations for the amount of food.
Treats should only be fed in moderation and deducted from the basic diet to avoid obesity.
Puppies can be fed 4-6 times a day. The number of meals should be gradually reduced to 2 per day until the dog is fully grown. A rest period should be observed after meals.
Fresh drinking water should be available at all times.
Health & Care
The Miniature Bull Terrier needs someone to be at home during the day. It is not a good idea to leave a Miniature Bull Terrier alone to have fun or go to work. They will eat pretty much anything. This is why some animals die from gastrointestinal blockage. Most of the time you don't realize it until it's too late.
A Miniature Bull Terrier also needs plenty of exercise every day. The dog's intelligence also needs to be challenged. He likes to go for walks, chase after a Frisbee or play with toys that challenge his intelligence. He can also take part in agility and obedience tests.
The Miniature Bull Terrier should always be kept on a lead so that it does not run after other animals or go exploring on its own. Puppies are very fragile. Strength training can damage their growing bones. Therefore, make sure that your puppy does not overstress its bones until it is an adult. This includes, for example, excessive jumping, playing frisbee or running on smooth wooden or tiled floors. All of this can put a lot of strain on growing joints.
Early training is very important. Your dog must obey your commands. Without force and without shouting.
The Miniature Bull Terrier is not the easiest breed to train. Try to awaken his love of play through positive reinforcement. You need to be strong and consistent. It can be difficult to train Miniature Bull Terriers. These dogs are wary of strangers. They can become aggressive towards other animals.
Send your four-legged friend to a socialization course for puppies as early as possible. Also take him to dog-friendly public places. This will allow him to get used to many different environmental influences. Visitors should also be welcome in your home.
Suitable accessories
Various toys are particularly suitable for the Miniature Bull Terrier. These dogs have a very high energy level. It is therefore important that you counteract this and keep your dog busy.
For example, balls or frisbees that you can throw and he can fetch are suitable for this. You will have a lot of fun playing with your four-legged friend. Because these dogs are good team players. So you can let off steam together.
Other accessories that are part of every dog's basic equipment: collar or harness with lead, dog basket or dog mat as a place to retreat, water and food bowl, tick tweezers, claw clippers, mild dog shampoo, brush and comb, toothbrush and toothpaste for the dog, transport box for transportation in the car and a first aid kit. It is best to ask your vet what belongs in the first aid kit.
Origin & History
The Miniature Bull Terrier descends from dogs that were known as fierce gladiators in the battle arenas. It has a long and dignified history. The breed today has a much gentler temperament than originally bred. In the past, these dogs were used with great success as competition dogs and in the gambling pits. Over the course of history, the Miniature Bull Terrier evolved from a fierce competitor to a loyal companion.
In 1860, lovers of the Miniature Bull Terrier began breeding a pure white dog. The radiant animals quickly became fashionable four-legged friends. Soon they were called "white cavaliers". This was because they proved to be fearless and courageous in dog fights. However, they were always polite towards humans.
Today, the dogs are no longer used for fighting. Nevertheless, white bull terriers still suffer from this prejudice to this day. It stands in contrast to their friendly nature. Nellie II was the first terrier to be recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885. In 1897, a club for bull terriers was founded in America. In 1936, the Coloured Bull Terrier was recognized as an independent breed. In 1992, the Miniature Bull Terrier was also recognized as an independent breed.
Patsy Ann was a very famous bull terrier. She stood in the harbor and greeted every ship that came into Alaska. She was very popular with tourists and was often photographed. In 1934, she was named the official greeter of Juneau. A bronze statue was erected in the harbor of Juneau, Alaska, to commemorate Patsy Ann.
Over the years, Miniature Bull Terriers have become increasingly popular. The animals even appeared as characters in books, films and cartoons. The dogs were used in several American advertising campaigns. For example, in the Budweiser beer advertisement at the end of the 1980s.
