Miniature Bull Terrier vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Compare Miniature Bull Terriers to Staffordshire Bull Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.

Miniature Bull Terrier vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Miniature Bull Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Miniature Bull Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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General Details
Miniature Bull Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
10-13 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
25-33 Pounds
24-38 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Miniature Bull Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1872 AD
1935 AD
Temperament
Miniature Bull Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Miniature Bull Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Affectionate
Aggressive
Loving
Stubborn
Living Environment
Miniature Bull Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-85 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Miniature Bull Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Miniature Bull Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Miniature Bull Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Miniature Bull Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Miniature Bull Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
None
Below Average
Fighting
Average
Above Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Miniature Bull Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Miniature Bull Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Mitral valve disease
Allergies
Glaucoma
Deafness
Subaortic Stenosis
Lens luxation
Kidney issues
Blindness
Compulsive tail-chasing
Cataracts
Distichiasis
Persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous
Mastocytoma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Miniature Bull Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Miniature Bull Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brindle
Brindle
Brindle and White
Brindle and White
Fawn
Fawn
Red
Red
White
White
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