Bull Terrier Miniature

A Miniature Bull Terrier will enjoy around an hour’s exercise per day minimum, ideally more and with a variety of walking routes and training incorporated. They won’t like the cold and wet much, but given a suitable warm coat should be encouraged out or they will find ways to release that energy inside your home instead. This is likely to result in a miniature wrecking ball in your living room, so do not skimp on exercise and entertainment! They enjoy games with their beloved owner and can be surprisingly clever at problem solving puzzles and enrichment toys. 

The Miniature Bull Terrier does not require a large or lavish home, or garden, and can live happily in town, country or city. They do however require a secure home and garden, and must not be left unattended for long, as a bored or lonely Mini Bull is likely to be a loud and destructive dog. Access to plenty of interesting walking routes ideally with some secure areas for off lead running and play are necessary. 

Your dog's diet needs to have the right balance of all the main nutrient groups including a constant supply of fresh water. It's also important to conduct regular body condition scores to ensure you keep your dog in ideal shape and remember to feed them at least twice daily and in accordance with the feeding guidelines of their particular food. 

The short coat is harsh-textured and glossy. A softer undercoat can be present in the winter months. Coat care is minimal – just a quick brush through once a week at most. When the coat sheds, however, you might want to increase this to two or three times a week, to remove the dead coat and prevent it going on your carpet, clothing and furnishings! 

Early training to walk politely on a loose lead, recall swiftly and of course, early ongoing socialisation with and around other animals and children are vital. The Mini Bull is enthusiastic sometimes to the point of idiocy, and has absolutely no understanding of the concept of ‘personal space’ when it comes to others - especially their owner as they are quite sure they are a lap dog! Teaching polite manners and keeping on top of that training will be an on-going job for life. 

A well-trained Mini Bull can take part in a variety of doggy sports and activities, but you will need to be a dedicated trainer who enjoys a challenge and realises that at heart this is a sensitive dog who needs thoughtful and consistent handling! 

A well socialised and well-trained adult Miniature Bull Terrier can make an excellent family pet with older children. Due to the time it takes to raise, socialise and train a Mini Bull to be that wonderful adult dog however, and due to their oblivious enthusiasm and solid build, they may not suit families with very small children or frail adults.  

While many dogs are traditionally thought of as being good with children, all dogs and children need to be taught to get on with and respect each other, and be safe together. Even so, dogs and young children should never be left alone together and adults should supervise all interactions between them.