Comparison: Miniature Bull Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Miniature Bull Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Miniature Bull Terrier
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Photo: Gemma Longman, CC BY 2.0, source
Miniature Bull TerrierStaffordshire Bull Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
Category–Medium
Height at withers–36–41 cm
Weight–11–17 kg
Life span–12–14 years
Recognition features
  • Egg-shaped, down-faced head with small, close-set erect ears
  • Short flat coat, white or coloured
  • Muscular, well-balanced dog not exceeding 35.5 cm
  • Small muscular dog with a broad head and pronounced cheeks
  • Short coat in various colours including brindle
  • About 36-41 cm tall
CoatShort, flat, even and harsh to touch with a fine gloss; white or coloured (brindle preferred; red, fawn and tricolour acceptable).Short smooth coat, various colours.
PurposeA smaller version of the Bull Terrier, bred to the same standard with a height limit; today a companion.Developed in Staffordshire, England, from bulldog and terrier stock for dog fighting, later a family dog.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.