Miniature Bullterrier Puppies Blog

If you had a dog when you were a child, you will want your own children to experience the same positive feelings and you will get your children a dog. If you did not, you just have to read My First Best Friend to find out what an amazing thing a dog can be in a child’s life. Not only does a dog teach children responsibility, but it also helps them develop a healthy personality and a balanced emotional life.

However, bringing a dog into the family is not always a smart thing to do. You need to make sure that both the children and the adult members of the family are ready for a furry friend, otherwise someone is likely to get disappointed over time. You also need to make sure that you are selecting the right breed and you are treating your dog in a way that guarantees your children’s safety.

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If you would like to have a dog that is very courageous, then the Miniature Bullterrier is the best breed for you. These dogs are not advised to novice dog owners, as they are very dominant, can be overprotective and can get aggressive without the proper socialization and minimal care required. They can be quite difficult sometimes and should never be left alone with smaller children. They can get on well with other dogs, but it is not advised to leave them alone with other pets, except if they have been raised together.

The coat of the Miniature Bullterrier is short, flat and harsh to the touch. It requires minimal grooming, as this breed is a very light shedder. Special attention must be paid to the ears and the nails as these can cause several problems without proper care. This breed is relatively healthy; however they are prone to deafness, knee problems and kidney diseases.

Training of this breed is very hard, as they are dominant and willful. The trainer must be firm, consistent and dominant to the dog. Heavy obedience training and early socialization is a must for this breed.

All in all, the Miniature Bullterrier is the best for single people who have enough experience as dog owners and can take care of this highly dominant dog. They require daily, long walks and at least a small, fenced yard to run and play – to prevent the dog from becoming destructive.

I hope this article will help you decide whether the Miniature Bullterrier is the best breed for you.

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There are some facts we have to take into account when deciding to have a mini-sized dog. Most people think that miniature breeds are perfect for children, whereas it’s exactly the contrary. Both the dog and the child can be harmful for the other one: very young children are not aware of how far they can go with dogs, and this can turn into torturing them. On the other hand, smaller breeds tend to be less calm than bigger ones. Mini dogs are more recommended to families with not very young children.

Another thing we have to consider is that small breeds are a bigger challenge for veterinarians. Also, toy-sized dogs usually have no extra weight to loose and can dehydrate faster than bigger breeds, so they need more attention.

All that is to say: if you plan to have a mini-sized breed, make sure you have the extra time and attention to give.

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!

Having a Miniature Bull Terrier is like having a clown and a small bodyguard at the same time. They enjoy making people laugh with their antics and tirelessness in playing. If one is an active person with a family, this canine is recommended. These dogs have small, sturdy and muscular build with deep chests and long, oval-shaped heads with dark, small, sunken eyes that are narrowly set and thin erect ears. Coats are thin, shiny and coarse coats in almost any color, with or without white patches.  They have a goofy yet protective side. As this reflects the breed standard, then this would be a genuine purebred. There are still many guidelines in the standard so one is strongly recommended to do some reading to determine if the breeder they are visiting is a quality and responsible one. Read the rest of this entry »