Miniature Bullterrier Puppies Blog

According to a common misbelief, Bull Terriers and Mini Bull Terriers are two separate breeds, but this is false. These two are actually the same breed, it just has two varieties. These kinds of breeds, which have a miniature and a normal size version usually have some little differences in the way they look, for example, the miniatures ones’ heads are usually more round, their stops are usually stronger, they are more pop-eyed and their jaws are sharper.  These differences don’t exist between the normal and miniature sized Bull Terriers.
The Mini Bull Terrier can be 35,5 cm high as a maximum, whereas for most breeds, the limit for miniatures is 30 cm.
As breeders in the 19th century crossbred the miniature and normal Bull Terriers, the genetics are not fixed. This means, that even 2 normal sized Bull Terriers could have a miniature sized puppy, or the opposite way, which meant a great challenge for breeders in the 1960’s.

Is it normal, anyway?!

Yes, it is. Just imagine the situation from the point of view of your Miniature Bull Terrier. He is part of the family, often treated as “the kid”, and then, suddenly, a new creature arrives and takes all the attention of his beloved family. It is quite similar to what older children feel, when a little brother/sister arrives. One of the differences is just that the dog can’t speak English

Actually, if we are aware of this ‘problem’ in advance, the situation can be handled, but it needs consciousness and to be started in time, long before the baby’s arrival. Let’s see how we can prepare our Miniature Bull Terrier for the new family member.

If your dog’s daily routine has to be changed with the baby’s arrival (it probably will), you should start changing the rules much earlier, giving him plenty of time to get used to the new set up. This way it isn’t going to be so sudden and shocking. If your Miniature Bull Terrier hasn’t really been trained before, it’s high time to start. He should learn at least a few commands, like sit, stay, etc. This way, he’ll be easier to handle.

Many families worry about their dog endangering the health of the child, so the best thing to do is to take your pet to the vet, get him checked and get some advice. Get your Miniature Bull Terrier used to the new smells, sounds in advance (blankets, lotions, toys). It’s also a good idea, that just after your baby was born, send home a blanket that the baby had been in, so your dog can experience the child’s smell in advance. It is very important to know that your  Miniature Bull Terrier will get a lot less attention from the mother, so when taking the baby home for the first time, the mother should greet the dog, so it is better if someone else is carrying the baby.

It is also a good idea not to leave them alone together at the first times, until your Miniature Bull Terrier feels comfortable with the baby, because, for example, it is very possible that the dog won’t tolerate the child’s crying very well in the beginning. You have to teach him that this is a normal sound, and you should motivate him not to bark (with treats, for example).

And the most important rule for last, maybe it seems too obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning: try to give as much attention to your Bull Terrier as you can. The point is that he has to feel that you do care about him. If you keep this in mind, most probably there will be no problem. You could also try Preparing Fido, which is an amazing collection of Baby sounds designed especially to get your dog ready for the arrival of the new Baby!

The narrow line between training and abuse

Many dog owners think that their Mini Bull Terrier is the smartest in the world. There’s no problem with this, up to certain a point. This point is when the owner expects as much from the dog as if it really was the most intelligent creature the world has ever seen. They expect them to learn everything right away, whereas dogs need time to learn things, the same way as we, humans do. Just in a different way Well, the point is, that training requires time and patience. It can be different for all dogs, but we do have to keep this in mind and take the time and energy to train our Bull Terrier.

Another common mistake (also because of the lack of patience) is to give up. Many people think that they have already tried everything but the dog doesn’t want to learn. In this case, maybe the methods are not the best, or they need more time. There are no dogs who wouldn’t be able to learn at least a few commands. Giving up is never a solution.

So, if we have the time and the patience we can avoid the next, and maybe the biggest mistake: to turn training into abuse. Probably you expect me to tell you where this line is. I can’t. This is something the owner should know. Training is all about communication. If you know your Miniature Bull Terrier, if you pay attention to him, you see how he feels. Unfortunately many dog owners don’t have this ability, because they only keep pets for entertainment, while a dog is much more than that.

Going back to training, a very important rule is that your goal should be that your Mini Bull Terrier obeys to commands because he is keen to do so. NOT BECAUSE HE IS AFRAID. Many-many owners forget about this, and feel the training successful, but actually they are making their dog unhappy. How can someone live happily in fear? No way. These owners are only keeping a dog to make themselves happy, and don’t feel the responsibility they should.

So the point is, that ‘positive training’ is possible. Actually, that’s the only way.

The first difficulties most Miniature Bull Terrier owners face is potty training their puppy. As with general training, the main principles remain the same: a positive, rewarding approach and a lot of patience is required. There are, however a few tips and tricks that will make the whole process faster and easier for both puppy and owner. Find out what Sharda Baker has to say on the topic, who has developed her best practices by years of trial and error.

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Maybe it’s not the best breed to protect the house, but truly cute and playful. See more here.

The Bull Terrier’s most recognizable feature is its egg-shaped head and its unique triangle-shaped eyes. This breed is known to have strong muscle compared to any breed of dog pound for pound. Bull Terriers are popularly known as “the gladiator of the canine race” and walks with a jaunty gait.

Although considered once as a fierce gladiator, it is much gentler today compared to its previous breeds. Bull Terriers are very courageous, scrappy, active, fearless, clownish, and fun-loving. If you want other people to know what a Bull Terrier really is, and you want to share with them the fun of having one, then this Miniature Bullterrier Baby Bodysuit and make them envious. People who get to see your own Bull Terrier wearing this might get all curious and want to know more about the breed. Who knows? They might want to adopt one just like you.