It is a miniature replica of the Bull Terrier. This breed was developed to control rat pests. It makes a wonderful pet dog and a suitable companion for a home or apartment.
Physical appearance
They have a very characteristic and elongated snout, as well as triangular eyes and ears. They have a unique look and unmistakable. The size of the Miniature Bull Terrier is considerably smaller than that of the Bull Terrier, it measures approximately between 30 and 35 centimeters, unlike the 55 centimeters or more that we will find in the standard Bull, and it will also reach a maximum weight of 20 kg.
Character
The Miniature Bull Terrier is a playful, active, understanding and stubborn dog. He likes to mess around and is even a bit lazy. Sociable and family-oriented, he is very loyal to his pack and even overprotective.
He alth
Although it is a dog that is very resistant to diseases, the continuous crossings that the breed undergoes to perpetuate certain characteristics make it develop hereditary problems. The most common diseases are: lens dislocation, kidney failure, mitral dysplasia and aortic stenosis.
Care
This is a dog active and energetic that will need daily and regular exercise to maintain its physical shape. Their short, smooth hair should be brushed regularly so as not to lose their splendor and in cold months we will keep them warm with a small coat, as they are sensitive to cold. They need a lot of attention and suffer from loneliness. That is when they tend to destroy everything in their path. They are adaptable to small apartments.
Behaviour
It's good with children and being small there is less risk of one of the two suffering damage. We must educate the little ones in the house so that they learn to play with him without hurting him or making him angry. It is a patient and good dog, but like all animals, they are sometimes unpredictable. If the animal is well educated and socialized there is no risk for which we should fear.
The Miniature Bull Terrier has a tendency to chase small animals such as pigeons, it should always be on a leash in the city and we must exercise extreme caution and monitor it in environments where the dog is loose.
Education
He is a difficult dog to train, you will need a lot of patience and love. It will also take him a while to figure out who is the leader of the pack due to his innate dominance, but little by little the dog will understand the role.
Curiosities
In the 19th century in England there was a strange "sport" in which they bet on hunting and killing rats. This little breed was extremely good at it. Fortunately, later in the Victorian era these ridiculous gambling clubs became obsolete and dog shows became popular.
