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Miniature Bull Terrier

The Bull Terrier in a smaller frame: egg-shaped head, comic timing and a stubborn streak.

Brindle and white Miniature Bull Terrier standing on a garden path with ears pricked
A brindle-and-white Miniature Bull Terrier, egg-shaped head and all.Photo: Darmaninjl / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Weight
8–13 kg18–29 lb
Height
25–36 cm10–14 in
Lifespan
11–13 yrs
Group
Terrier
Origin
England
Popularity
#105 US#84 UK · 2025

Known for: Flat-friendlyLow grooming

Energy
Shedding
Trainability
Barking
Good with kids
Flat-friendly

Temperament

Playful, Mischievous, Stubborn, Affectionate.

Health problems to know about

  • Primary lens luxation
  • Deafness (BAER test)
  • Kidney disease
  • Heart disease
  • Lethal acrodermatitis (white dogs)

Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.

Daily care

Daily walks and games. Short, upbeat training sessions. The short coat needs only a weekly wipe-over.

A good fit for

Experienced owners, flat dwellers who walk daily, and people with a sense of humour.

Probably not ideal for

Homes with other dominant dogs or small pets, and owners wanting an obedient, biddable dog.

Sources

  1. Miniature Bull Terrier Dog Breed Information | American Kennel Club
  2. Bull Terrier (Miniature) | Breeds A to Z | The Royal Kennel Club
  3. Miniature Bull Terrier | Wikipedia

Popularity: AKC 2025 registration rankings (US); Royal Kennel Club 2025 registrations (UK, ranked by us). Breed traits are tendencies, not guarantees. Individual dogs vary, and mixed breeds and rescues can be wonderful fits too.

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