The Standard Bull Terrier is well known for being a descendant of the bull baiting breed. It goes to say that this breed is a fearless fighter but because of further breeding, it mellowed down to become the gentle companion that it is today. The Miniature Bull Terrier, the small version, possesses the same characteristics only in a smaller package.
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.
It was in 1970s when a weight limit was set in order to group the Standard Bull Terrier and the Miniature Bull Terrier. The miniatures was agreed to stand not more than 14 inches but not smaller than 10 inches. The weight is also agreed to scale 25 to 35 kilograms only.
Even though small, the Mini Bull Terrier is ferocious and courageous in defending its human companion. But because this breed is a terrier, it is natural for it to become stubborn sometimes. It also has the tendency to become overly active that small children get knocked over if not informed about the dog properly.
This breed is every inch a warrior when it comes to fighting because even at times that the opponent is a much larger breed, it doesn’t back down and fights as long as circumstances allow. This dog is also very loyal and in fact will defend the master against harm. On peaceful moments, however, the Mini Bull Terrier is playful, overly active and sociable towards humans.
This breed can survive well in a small apartment as long as it is given plenty of exercise everyday. It should be allowed to play outside in order to avoid behavioral problems from inflicting it. Once a week brushing or combing is all it needs in order to keep itself neat and clean.