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.
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Border Terrier vs Miniature Bull Terrier
Border Terrier Dog Breed
Breed NameBorder TerrierMiniature Bull Terrier
General Details
Breed TypePurebredPurebred
Is Hypo­allergenicNoNo
Lifespan12-15 yrs.10-14 yrs.
Height10-16 in.10-13 in.
Weight11-16 lb25-33 lb
IntelligenceHighAverage
History
Origin CountryNot SpecifiedUK (England)
Origin Year1700 AD1872 AD
Temperament
Overall FriendlinessVery GoodVery Good
Family FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Kid FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Pet FriendlyBelow AverageVery Good
Stranger FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Personality
  • Affectionate
  • Jealous
  • Loving
  • Likes To Snuggle
  • Stubborn
  • Willing To Please
  • Affectionate
  • Enjoys Attention
  • Loving
  • Does Not Like Being Alone
  • Stubborn
Living Environment
ApartmentYesYes
IndoorYesYes
Small YardYesYes
Medium YardYesNo
Large YardYesNo
Temperature Tolerance ¹50°F to 80°F55°F to 85°F
Barks/HowlsRarelyRarely
Exercise Needs
Energy LevelHighMedium
Exercise RequiredMediumMedium
Top Running Speed18 mph16 mph
StrengthMediumHigh
Grooming Needs
Coat Main­tenanceLowLow
SheddingLowLow
DanderLowLow
Drool AmountNoneNone-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 NameBorder TerrierMiniature Bull Terrier
Breed Mentality
Dominant/AlphaNoYes
Family/PackYesNo
IndependentNoYes
Breed Focus
Distracted EasilyNoYes
AverageYesNo
Focused & PatientNoNo
Breed Instincts
AggressionBelow AverageBelow Average
Burrow/DiggingHighAverage
ChasingAverageAverage
Follow CommandsBelow AverageVery Low
FightingBelow AverageAverage
GuardingBelow AverageBelow Average
HerdingBelow AverageVery Low
HuntingAverageBelow Average
ProtectionBelow AverageBelow Average
Remove VerminBelow AverageBelow Average
SleddingBelow AverageVery Low
WatchBelow AverageAverage
Health Comparison
Breed NameBorder TerrierMiniature Bull Terrier
Lifespan
Lifespan12-15 yrs.10-14 yrs.
Common Health Issues
CryptorchidismYesNo
Heart MurmursYesNo
Hip DysplasiaYesNo
HypothyroidismYesNo
MalocclusionsYesNo
Patellar LuxationYesNo
Pulmonic StenosisYesNo
SeizuresYesNo
Appearance Comparison
Breed NameBorder TerrierMiniature Bull Terrier
Coat
FurYesYes
Coat Type
Double CoatYesNo
Single CoatNoYes
Smooth CoatNoYes
Coat Texture
RoughYesNo
ScruffyYesNo
SilkyNoYes
Coat Length(s)
ShortYesYes
Coat Color(s)
Black & RedYesNo
Black & TanYesNo
Black GrizzleYesNo
Blue & TanYesNo
Blue GrizzleYesNo
GrizzleYesNo
Grizzle & TanYesNo
RedYesNo
Red GrizzleYesNo
Red Grizzle & TanYesNo
Red WheatenYesNo
WheatenYesNo
WhiteNoYes