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Visit our Puppy Names page for s of top dog names. The fun-loving, playful Miniature Bull Terrier was once a fierce fighting dog but those days are long behind him. These dogs do need firm handling because they have a strong, protective personality. Good dog training and socialization are recommended, as well as plenty of exercise to keep them mentally and physically happy. These dogs were bred to bait bulls in England prior to when that sport became illegal.
Bull Terriers the size of the Mini Bull Terrier were common in the early 19th century as a result of crossing the Bulldog with the now-extinct White English Terrier. Later breeders felt that these dogs were not big enough so they crossed the dogs with the Spanish Pointer for size.
The result was Bull Terriers in a wide range of sizes. Breeders separated the dogs into Miniature size and Standard, leading to the current Bull Terrier and its miniature version as we known them today. Breeders later worked to make both sizes of this dog breed good companion dogs instead of fighting dogs.
Today the Miniature Bull Terrier is still a fearless dog. They are highly courageous, as you would expect of a dog from their heritage. However, these are not aggressive or dangerous dogs. Instead, they are affectionate, gentle dogs in the home. These little dogs have a good nature and are usually very playful dogs. They are active dogs and they can be very determined. They are not a dog for a wimpy person. It takes a person with a strong personality to live with a Mini Bull Terrier because these dogs also have strong personalities.
They are loving dogs but they can be stubborn at times. They are very energetic and, for this reason, you need to be careful if you have children. These dogs love children but, because of their energy and rough housing, they can accidently knock a child down or hurt them while playing.
Have him on your left, give him sharp jerks to get him close to you if he pulls forward, drags back or goes too wide. Do left, right and about turns varying your pace. Everything should be taught on a long, loose lead. In fact you should never have your dog on a tight lead, this could make him nervous or aggressive. You can shorten-up your lead for safety in traffic or crowded places without having it tight.
Some training classes are excellent, but my advice is always go first without your dog; a lot of harm can be done to a nervous, excitable or aggressive dog if he is taken into a noisy crowded hall, especially if the trainers are not good, or know nothing about Bull Terriers. Avoid all difficult situations until you know you can cope i. Never encourage a Bull Terrier puppy to guard. Give him lots of affection, but remember although he lives as one of the family he does not reason as a human being.
A frightened or very excited dog cannot learn. Try to read your dog and so understand reasons for behaviour, good or bad.
Be generous with your praise; try to create situations where your dog is in the right. Be fair and consistent. Do not lose your temper. You will have the best results if your dog respects you and so feels secure and confident. Do not overstrain or nag. A few minutes each day is all that is needed. Try to make lessons interesting and fun. Never keep up a bad feeling. Punishment should be short and sharp and only at the actual time of wrongdoing. Ask advice only from the breeder of the puppy, the person from whom you bought him, or someone who knows how to train dogs, Bull Terriers in particular.
House Training Your puppy should live in the house with the family, but should have his own bed in the kitchen, where it is warm and out of draughts. If you have a dog who is naturally disobedient, you must use a long line so that you can keep control. There are many foods available on the market today including raw, tinned, dry and semi moist.
Dog food is better for your dog than home cooked as home cooked doesn't always have all that a growing puppy or adult dog needs. Whichever food you decide to go with, be sure it is of good quality with a high meat value and natural ingredients, avoid cereals and other bulk fillers. Some behaviour and skin problems as well as some other health problem can be attributed to food. Read the back of the pack and check for meat being the first ingredient and everything else being natural products.
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Look at how far the bones have to grow before they become a proper bony joint! Doing too much impact activity at a young age will cause serious issues later in life, or even at a young age as hip dysplasia and other orthopaedic conditions are rising in puppies! Is this the Breed for you? Puppy Advice Be sure to meet mum and see her with the puppies. In General The Miniature Bull Terrier is a fun loving entertainer, who will always put a smile on your face.
Grooming As the Miniature Bull Terrier is a short coated breed grooming is minimal, a good brush down daily will keep the coat free of dust and shining.
Temperament A little unruly at times but on the whole a well behaved and well-mannered dog. Socialising The sooner you start socialising a puppy the better, introduce them to as many new sights, sounds and smells as possible from 8 weeks of age. Nutrition It is vitally important to feed your dog a good balanced diet. Remember the puppy rule for every month increase activity by 5 minutes!
Enjoy your new puppy but remember you wouldn't make a 6 month old baby run a mile a day so don't make your puppy either!