Miniature Bull Terrier 1
Miniature Bull Terrier 2
| The Miniature Bull Terrier was created in the 1930s by breeders of standard-sized Bull Terriers breeding the smaller puppies in litters in order to create a smaller version of the breed. The Miniature Bull Terrier is not a true miniature but is simply a smaller version of the standard-sized Bull Terrier. Other than size (see below), the standard is the same for both. His original use was to kill rats. Although shown in the Miscellaneous class at American Kennel Club shows since the 1963, he was fully recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991.
The Miniature Bull Terrier is a good watchdog and, due to its size, ideal for urban apartment dwellers. He will not tolerate teasing from children. The Miniature Bull Terrier is strongly built, symmetrical and active. He has a keen, determined, intelligent expression. His head is long, strong, deep with an oval or egg-shaped face. His profile curves gently from top of skull to tip of nose. The length of muzzle is perceptibly longer than the length of skull. His eyes are well sunken and dark. They are small, triangular in shape and obliquely set. The ears are small, think and placed close together. The nose is black. The teeth should set in a level or scissors bite. The neck is very muscular, long and arched. The back is short and strong. The chest is broad with great dept from the withers to the brisket. The tail is short, set low and carried horizontally. It should taper to a fine point. The legs are strong and muscular but not overly heavy. He should move smoothly with free, easy strides. His gait is parallel.The feet are cat-like with well arched toes. The coat is short, flat and harsh. He should stand between ten and fourteen inches at the withers and weigh no more than twenty pounds. |
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