Border Terrier vs Miniature Bull Terrier

Compare the Border Terrier to the Miniature Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Terriers and Miniature Bull Terriers.

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - Both breeds are good choices for new or inexperienced owners, but the Miniature Bull Terrier is better suited for new owners.
Children - Both the Border Terrier and Miniature Bull Terrier are great with children.
Grooming - Both the Border Terrier and Miniature Bull Terrier are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
Barking - Both the Border Terrier or Miniature Bull Terrier will bark less frequently than most breeds.

Choose Another Breed to Compare

vs

Highlight Differences
Highlight Similarities

Border Terrier vs Miniature Bull Terrier

Breed Name	Border Terrier	Miniature Bull Terrier
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	12-15 yrs.	10-14 yrs.
Height	10-16 in.	10-13 in.
Weight	11-16 lb	25-33 lb
Intelligence	High	Average
History
Origin Country	Not Specified	UK (England)
Origin Year	1700 AD	1872 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Below Average	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Personality
	Affectionate Jealous Loving Likes To Snuggle Stubborn Willing To Please	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Stubborn
Living Environment
Apartment	Yes	Yes
Indoor	Yes	Yes
Small Yard	Yes	Yes
Medium Yard	Yes	No
Large Yard	Yes	No
Temperature Tolerance ¹	50°F to 80°F	55°F to 85°F
Barks/Howls	Rarely	Rarely
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	High	Medium
Exercise Required	Medium	Medium
Top Running Speed	18 mph	16 mph
Strength	Medium	High
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Low	Low
Shedding	Low	Low
Dander	Low	Low
Drool Amount	None	None-Low

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Border Terrier	Miniature Bull Terrier
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	Yes
Family/Pack	Yes	No
Independent	No	Yes
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	Yes
Average	Yes	No
Focused & Patient	No	No
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Below Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	High	Average
Chasing	Average	Average
Follow Commands	Below Average	Very Low
Fighting	Below Average	Average
Guarding	Below Average	Below Average
Herding	Below Average	Very Low
Hunting	Average	Below Average
Protection	Below Average	Below Average
Remove Vermin	Below Average	Below Average
Sledding	Below Average	Very Low
Watch	Below Average	Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Border Terrier	Miniature Bull Terrier
Lifespan
Lifespan	12-15 yrs.	10-14 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Cryptorchidism	Yes	No
Heart Murmurs	Yes	No
Hip Dysplasia	Yes	No
Hypothyroidism	Yes	No
Malocclusions	Yes	No
Patellar Luxation	Yes	No
Pulmonic Stenosis	Yes	No
Seizures	Yes	No

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Border Terrier	Miniature Bull Terrier
Coat
Fur	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	No
Single Coat	No	Yes
Smooth Coat	No	Yes
Coat Texture
Rough	Yes	No
Scruffy	Yes	No
Silky	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Short	Yes	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Black & Red	Yes	No
Black & Tan	Yes	No
Black Grizzle	Yes	No
Blue & Tan	Yes	No
Blue Grizzle	Yes	No
Grizzle	Yes	No
Grizzle & Tan	Yes	No
Red	Yes	No
Red Grizzle	Yes	No
Red Grizzle & Tan	Yes	No
Red Wheaten	Yes	No
Wheaten	Yes	No
White	No	Yes