Miniature Bulldog Dog Breed

Below are the details and specs for the Miniature Bulldog breed.

The Miniature Bulldog is a small-sized dog that has variations regarding its sex: males are about 11-15 inches, and females are slightly shorter at 10-13 inches. In weight, males weigh from 25 to 30 pounds but females are only about 25-28 pounds.

Miniature Bulldogs are headstrong, playful and aloof — and while this may appear to be conflicting, it is due to the dog's tendency to have a personality that should be allowed to shine even as bad habits must be carefully curbed. They will get along fine with kids, they are great family pets that will need a bit of prodding at times (they love their nap time!) and they may show basic disinterest toward strangers. Perhaps the only possible problem may lie in their behavior toward other pets, which they may attempt to dominate.

Your Miniature Bulldog will most likely be a low-maintenance dog that won't need much brushing or bathing, but they will sometimes need to be prodded into getting their daily walk.

The Miniature Bulldog is a hybrid that has a slightly confusing history due to a dog called a Toy Bulldog being known in the 19th century (that was later called the Miniature Bulldog) which was exported to France (from England) during the Industrial Revolution.

There is not much history about the present-day Miniature Bulldog and even less to be known so far. There is no breed standard, and as such there is some conflict among breeders about what constitutes a Miniature Bulldog and that includes the name: some call them Bull Pugs, others call them Mini Bullies and still others call them by other names in an attempt to brand them. Further confusion is thrown into the mix when the Miniature English Bulldog (which is produced by selectively in-breeding only English Bulldogs) is mistaken for the Miniature Bulldog.

Of the two parent breeds, the Bulldog has many variations, but the breed can be traced back to the Greeks and thereafter the Romans who developed Molossers (i.e., Mastiffs) for war and guard duties. Phoenician traders helped to introduce these early Mastiffs and their descendants — among them what are essentially Bulldogs but what were then called the Bullenbeisser (bull-baiter) and which were used for bloodsport — first around the Mediterranean and then through nothern Africa and central Europe.

On the other side, the Pug is thought to be one of the oldest breeds in the world — if not the oldest breed. The origins of the dog start in the Orient, and while there are no Western records of the Pug until the mid-16th century, there is plenty of art in the East that documents the dog as a prize among emperors. The Silk Road and the Dutch East India Trading Company were responsible for the spread of many breeds, and the Pug is one of them. The small, distinctive dog was very popular in 18th century England when Queen Victoria fancied them, and they continue to be popular among all walks of life throughout the Western world today.

The Bulldog was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1886; the Pug was officially recognized by the AKC in 1885. The Miniature Bulldog, however, is not recognized by the AKC.

The Miniature Bulldog is a small dog with a compact, barrel-shaped body, somewhat short and stocky legs and a very short tail. They will have a relatively large head, a short, broad muzzle, and a fair amount of loose folds of skin; they almost always a have an under bite too. The ears will be set wide apart (which lends the head its appearance of being rather large) and small to medium in size.

Miniature Bulldogs are playful, loyal and obstinate. They are difficult to house train, resilient to rough play (that thick skin helps!) and headstrong even if they do like to play around. If snoring and slight drooling bother you, then the Miniature Bulldog (and most any Bulldog) is not for you. While they do love to play, they are also prone to, well, being prone, and so they love to nap a lot. It's best to be prepared for their nuances to be a regular part of their routine: while they can be trained away from bad habits, they will demand that their personalities be allowed to remain.

Problems caused by the dog's impacted muzzle can cause respiratory and other health problems, especially in extreme temperatures. They also tend to have problems with their eyes, digestive system and skin as well as their joints. On average, males live about 10 to 12 years but females live a bit longer.