How long does a Miniature Bull Terrier live?

The listed lifespan for a Miniature Bull Terrier is 11–13 years.

How tall is a Miniature Bull Terrier?

The listed height for a Miniature Bull Terrier is 10–14 in.

Is a Miniature Bull Terrier good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Miniature Bull Terrier is 3 out of 5.

What is the energy level of a Miniature Bull Terrier?

The AKC energy score for a Miniature Bull Terrier is 4 out of 5.

Terrier Group

Miniature Bull Terrier

Miniature Bull Terrier is a medium dog in the Terrier Group. Adult weight is 18–28 lb, height is 10–14 in, and the listed lifespan is 11–13 years. AKC describes the temperament as Upbeat, Mischievous, Comical.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Lifespan11–13 years

Weight18–28 lb

SizeMedium GroupTerrier Group

Height

10–14 in

Energy

4 / 5

Shedding

2 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 59 single-size medium breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 12 years is about 1.3 years shorter than the 13.3-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 23 lb is about 11.1 lb lighter than the 34.1 lb average for those medium breeds.

The listed origin is England. The coat is described as smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, 0.4 points above the group average of 3.6 for the Terrier Group. Shedding scores 2 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 105 in 2025.

AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Cardiac Exam, BAER Testing, Laryngeal Paralysis (Miniature Bull Terrier Type) - DNA Test, Primary Lens Luxation (PLL) - DNA Test, Lethal Acrodermatitis (LAD) - DNA Test, and Kidney - Urine Protein:Creatinine Ratio. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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