Miniature Bull Terrier vs Schipperke
Compare the Miniature Bull Terrier to the Schipperke. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Miniature Bull Terriers and Schipperkes.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Miniature Bull Terrier and Schipperke are excellent choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the Miniature Bull Terrier and Schipperke are great with children.
- Grooming - Both the Miniature Bull Terrier and Schipperke are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - The Schipperke bark/howls frequently. The Miniature Bull Terrier has a low tendency to bark.
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| Breed Name | Miniature Bull Terrier | Schipperke |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 10-14 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Height | 10-13 in. | 10-13 in. |
| Weight | 25-33 lb | 11-18 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | UK (England) | Belgium |
| Origin Year | 1872 AD | 1880 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | No | No |
| Large Yard | No | No |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 55°F to 85°F | 40°F to 75°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium | High |
| Exercise Required | Medium | High |
| Top Running Speed | 16 mph | 16 mph |
| Strength | High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Low-Medium |
| Shedding | Low | Low-Medium |
| Dander | Low | Low |
| Drool Amount | None-Low | 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.
| Breed Name | Miniature Bull Terrier | Schipperke |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | Yes | No |
| Family/Pack | No | Yes |
| Independent | Yes | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | Yes | No |
| Average | No | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Very Low | Very Low |
| Fighting | Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Below Average | Average |
| Herding | Very Low | High |
| Hunting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Protection | Below Average | Average |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Very Low |
| Watch | Average | High |
| Breed Name | Miniature Bull Terrier | Schipperke |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 10-14 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Breed Name | Miniature Bull Terrier | Schipperke |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Hair | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Single Coat | Yes | No |
| Smooth Coat | Yes | No |
| Double Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Silky | Yes | No |
| Wooly | No | Yes |
| Straight | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | No |
| Medium | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| White | Yes | Yes |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Blue | No | Yes |
| Brown | No | Yes |
| Chocolate | No | Yes |
| Cream | No | Yes |
| Gold | No | Yes |
| Ivory | No | Yes |
| Red | No | Yes |
| Wheaten | No | Yes |