Dog
Pronunciation:
min-ee-uh-cher ing-glis bool-dawg
Breed Description:
The Miniature English Bulldog breed of dog is not a cross breed or a "designer hybrid" but is simply an English Bulldog that has been bred down to be slightly smaller than the standard breed. They are not accepted as an official breed or variant on the breed, but they do have the same shape and build of the English Bulldog.
In general, the Miniature English Bulldog should be a compact dog that is slightly square in build with a low slung body. They should be muscular and give the appearance of a strong and sturdy dog. The hips should be narrow and the shoulders should be wide. The head should be as wide or wider in circumference than the dog is tall at the shoulders. This gives the Miniature English Bulldog a very top heavy appearance. The tail of the Miniature English Bulldog should be a tight corkscrew. The jaw should just out underneath slightly and the nose should be pushed in.
The skin of the Miniature English Bulldog is very important when it comes to the overall look of the dog. There should be pendulous folds under the muzzle, which are known as dewlaps and there should be heavy wrinkles on the face and throat. The skin on the entire dog should be loose and it should have a soft texture to it.
The coat of the Miniature English Bulldog should be straight and should be short and lays close to the skin. It should be glossy and smooth. They can be solid colors in red, fallow, white and fawn and they can also be brindled with brown, fawn or red. In both the brindles and the solids, some small white markings is allowed. Another pattern that is seen in the Miniature English Bulldog is piebald, which is two colors on the dog. The more common is white with a secondary color, however, any of the colors can be seen in a piebald pattern.
Temperament:
The Miniature English Bulldog breed of dog is a lovable dog that is affectionate and loves being with their family. They are amazing with children and tend to be very gentle with them. In addition, they are usually very comical and they make many different sounds. The Miniature English Bulldog can do well with other pets in the home but they do have a dominant personality and need an owner who can be firm yet gentle.
Height:
The average height of a Miniature Bulldog is between 11 to 14 inches for a male and 10 to 13 inches for a female.
Weight:
The average weight of a Miniature English Bulldog is between 25 to 40 pounds for a male and 25 to 38 pounds for a female.
Health Problems:
The Miniature English Bulldog breed of dog,like the standard English Bulldog, has a number of serious health concerns including hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, eye problems such as entropion, ectropion, cherry eye, corneal ulcer, conjunctivitis and distichiasis; hypothyroidism, allergies, patellar luxation, urethral prolapse, hypoplastic trachea, valve defects, demodectic mange, pyometra, stenotic nares, cancer, paroxysmal respiration and gastric torsion, which is commonly known as bloat.
Living Conditions:
The Miniature English Bulldog breed of dog can do very well in almost any home. They are inactive indoors and don't require a lot of space so they can be a perfect dog for apartments. Owners do need to take care with this breed during extreme temperatures since the Miniature English Bulldog can suffer from severe heat exhaustion and they are also susceptible to cold.
Exercise:
The Miniature English Bulldog breed of dog does not require a lot of exercise and can do very well with one or two walks per day. It is important to note that the breed can become overweight so exercise is a must to keep them healthy.
Life Expectancy:
10 to 12 years
Grooming:
The Miniature English Bulldog breed of dog can be an easy breed to groom and they only need to be brushed on a weekly basis and should only be bathed when it is necessary. The main focus of grooming is on the wrinkles, which should be wiped down with a baby wipe on a daily basis. The wrinkles, and the tail if it is a corkscrew, should be cleaned out and baby powder should be applied. If there is any sign of infection or a rash, diaper cream should be applied to the wrinkles. Lastly, vaseline on the nose will keep it smooth and moist.
Origin:
The Miniature English Bulldog breed of dog is actually the English Bulldog but it has been bred down to size. It shares the same origins of the English Bulldog but it is not recognized by any kennel club as an official or accepted variant of the English Bulldog.
That being said, the Miniature English Bulldog can trace its origins back to the early fighting dogs that may have been used by Romans. The breed was officially coined a bulldog as early as 1631 and it was commonly used for the sport of Bull Baiting and Bull Running. However, when the sport was abolished in 1802, the English Bulldog began to be used for dog fighting until that in turn was abolished. Once the English Bulldog could not be used for sport, the breed began to dwindle in number and faced extinction. However, in the mid to late 1800’s, effort was made to reestablish the English Bulldog and it has flourished ever since. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
