Humans tend to find childlike characteristics in an animal cute. For dogs, this means that puppies generally get a whole lot more squealing and pats than their adult counterparts! The appeal of a miniature dog is that it stays puppy-sized for its entire life.
It retains that cute and innocent draw that many puppy-lovers cannot get enough of. Many find smaller-breeds inherently cuter than bigger breeds. And miniature versions of larger dogs can perhaps be a way to bring a large dog into a smaller, cuter package. The Bulldog is already a well-loved breed. Their stocky, low to the ground body and flat face already hold a lot of appeal to many dog-lovers. A mini Bulldog aims to retain all these characteristics in a puppy size.
This is intended to further increase the cute appeal of the breed. The miniature Bulldog is not recognized by the American Kennel Club. It has, however, been recognized by various societies and registries. Such as the American Canine Association. The ACA states that an adult miniature Bulldog should be around 10—14 inches in height. They should be 25—40 pounds in weight. So it can be said that any Bulldog that does not reach the 10 inches could be categorized as miniature.
However, it is possible for adult mini Bulldogs to be even smaller than this, though not recommended. There is such a thing as too small, with breeds such as teacup Chihuahuas being an example of going too far. Being too tiny can lead to a wealth of health issues. Look for one with recognition from a breeding society and positive feedback from previous customers. They are, however, recognized by smaller registries such as the American Canine Association and the Dog Registry of America.
Miniature English Bulldogs are also known as Teacup Bulldogs and are a smaller version of the English Bulldog from which they are descended. There is also a mini Bulldog and a toy Bulldog that are often confused with the miniature English Bulldog. For comparison's sake:. The miniature English Bulldog looks almost exactly like their English Bulldog ancestors, other than their smaller size.
They are between 13 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder, with males being larger than females. They have a brachycephalic face -- meaning they have a broad, short skull -- and a low-slung, muscular body. The miniature English Bulldog has the short and glossy coat of the English Bulldog. It comes in brindle, brown, fawn, red, white, or patched. They require a weekly brushing to keep their skin healthy and to remove hair from shedding. They also need the folds of their skin cleaned regularly to keep skin conditions from developing.
Along with their coat and skin needs, be prepared to deal with a lot of drool. Like the English Bulldog, the miniature English Bulldog is known for being a friendly and outgoing dog.
They are affectionate dogs who do well with children and love to cuddle. Since they're so people-focused, they do not enjoy being left alone for long periods of time. They can also show some protective tendencies around their home and family, and are loyal to their families.
They can also be difficult with some other dogs due to their bulldog heritage. Although they're known for being "stubborn," this is just a sign that they're intelligent and respond best to positive reinforcement training. They also have a reputation for being difficult to house-train, which is common with smaller dogs. The exercise needs of the miniature English Bulldog needs to be handled with care.
Because of their physical condition and their sensitivity to extreme temperatures, they should not be over-exercised. The definition of a mini bulldog depends on who you are talking to -- and on the puppy they are trying to sell you.
At least three breeds of dog, and an awful lot of semantic machination, go into this description. The pup who's being called a mini bulldog is going to be one of three things -- and none of them are recognized by the American Kennel Club as a separate breed. Your mini bull may be lovable and adorable, but he will not be showable despite any claims made to the contrary by his breeder. Mini bulls are either purebred dogs selected for pronounced neoteny retention of puppy-like characteristics, such as an extra-short face and large, widely spaced eyes , achondroplasia a genetically dominant form of dwarfism and an adult size much smaller than the AKC breed standard; or they are designer mixes of English or French bulldogs and pugs.
Miniature English bulldog breeders tend to get their panties all in a bunch when they're compared to breeders of "fake" mini bulldogs bulldog-pug mixes , but the fact of the matter is that, no matter how adorable, sweet and adoptable their minis are, the breeders are engaging in practices widely considered disreputable in the field of animal husbandry.
To get the mini look, they breed their smallest purebred dogs with the smallest mates possible, ad infinitum. Bulldogs stand about a foot high at the shoulders. The head is large, extending as wide as the shoulders. The body is squat and the legs short with a straight or screwed tail.
Bulldogs are considered family pets. They are part of the non-sporting group, meaning they are not bred for a particular sport or task like hunting, racing, herding or protection.
Bulldogs are gentle, friendly, animals. They are courageous against threats but are not threatening themselves.
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