{"id":690,"date":"2025-08-15T08:31:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T08:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bullterrierclub.nl\/wordpress\/?page_id=690"},"modified":"2025-08-16T15:32:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T15:32:39","slug":"geschiedenis-mbt","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bullterrierclub.nl\/en\/geschiedenis-mbt\/","title":{"rendered":"Geschiedenis mbt"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"tatsu-HJbxCc5mdll tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"0px 0px 7px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='0px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-rkglRq5Xugx\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-rJg09c7ugl\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner\" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-SyVvxOhuxx\"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-SyVvxOhuxx.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}.tatsu-SyVvxOhuxx.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px;}<\/style>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\" translation-block\"><span style=\"color: #ae9f6a\"><span class=\"s2\">THE MINIATURE BULL TERRIER: SMALL SIZE, LIVELY CHARACTER<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-rk25luh_le\"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-rk25luh_le.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}.tatsu-rk25luh_le.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\" translation-block\">The Miniature Bull Terrier has a rich and eventful history that begins in the early 19th century. By crossing small Terriers and Bulldog genes, Bull Terriers and Terriers were created in a wide range of weights, ranging from as little as 3.5 kg to over 20 kg. The Miniature Bull Terrier originally emerged from the same crosses as the standard Bull Terrier, developed by James Hinks. By combining breeds such as the Bulldog, Dalmatian, and various Terriers, Bull Terriers came in a variety of sizes. Soon, separate classes for lighter dogs were introduced at dog shows. In 1863 at a dog show in Islington, a class for Bull Terriers under 10 lbs (4.5 kg) was introduced, and in 1883 this limit was raised to about 25 lbs (11.5 kg). The first official champion, Nelson, weighed less than 7.5 kg and would now be classified as a Miniature. Breeders experimented further and bred Bull Terriers weighing less than 1.5 kg, these were called Toy Bull Terriers, although these often no longer had the typical Bull Terrier appearance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-single-image tatsu-module tatsu-image-lazyload tatsu-HkC3ldnOxl\" ><div class=\"tatsu-single-image-inner\" style=\"width : 1920px;\" ><div class = \"tatsu-single-image-padding-wrap\" style = \"padding-bottom : 64.010416666667%;\" ><\/div><img class = \"tatsu-gradient-border\" alt = \"\" title = \"GESCHIEDENIS MBT_1\" data-src = \"https:\/\/bullterrierclub.nl\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GESCHIEDENIS-MBT_1.jpg\" src =\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  \/><\/div><style>.tatsu-HkC3ldnOxl{margin: 0 0 0px 0;}.tatsu-HkC3ldnOxl .tatsu-single-image-inner{border-style: solid;max-width: 100%;}.tatsu-HkC3ldnOxl.tatsu-single-image{transform: translate3d(0px,0px, 0);}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-ByB0ld3_gl\"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-ByB0ld3_gl.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;padding: 30px 0px 0px 0px;}.tatsu-ByB0ld3_gl.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 0px 0px 10px 0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\" translation-block\"><span class=\"s4\">Due to<\/span><span class=\"s4\">the multiple types and strict weight limits<\/span><span class=\"s4\">the breed fell into decline. In 1913, Toy Bull Terriers were entered in The Kennel Club's Toy register, and in 1918 the Miniature Bull Terrier was removed from the official register.<\/span><span class=\"s4\">Despite these setbacks, a few dedicated breeders continued to preserve the breed, primarily for sporting purposes such as ground hunting and the strengthening of<\/span> <span class=\"s4\">(other)<\/span> <span class=\"s4\">hunting Terriers<\/span><span class=\"s4\">. It wasn't until 1938 that the breed began to experience a renaissance with the formation of the Miniature Bull Terrier Club under the leadership of Colonel Richard Glynn. In 1939, The Kennel Club re-recognized the breed with a height limit of 14 inches and a weight limit of 9 kg (later dropped due to concerns about the dogs' welfare).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-single-image tatsu-module tatsu-image-lazyload tatsu-BJngZd3dll\" ><div class=\"tatsu-single-image-inner\" style=\"width : 1092px;\" ><div class = \"tatsu-single-image-padding-wrap\" style = \"padding-bottom : 62.271062271062%;\" ><\/div><img class = \"tatsu-gradient-border\" alt = \"\" title = \"GESCHIEDENIS MBT_2\" data-src = \"https:\/\/bullterrierclub.nl\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GESCHIEDENIS-MBT_2.jpg\" src =\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  \/><\/div><style>.tatsu-BJngZd3dll{margin: 0 0 0px 0;}.tatsu-BJngZd3dll .tatsu-single-image-inner{border-style: solid;max-width: 100%;}.tatsu-BJngZd3dll.tatsu-single-image{transform: translate3d(0px,0px, 0);}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-B1nWWunOle\"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-B1nWWunOle.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;padding: 30px 0px 0px 0px;}.tatsu-B1nWWunOle.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 0px 0px 10px 0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\" translation-block\">From 1948 onwards new champions appeared such as Ch Deldon Delovely and Ch Mursley Model, and later influential lines from breeders such as Mrs Diane Berry with her Zedbees kennel. Her 26 champions and worldwide influence are still visible today in the pedigrees of Miniature Bull Terriers worldwide. Also iconic champions such as Ch Kearby\u2019s Mini Maggie or Graymor, who held the female record for many years with 21 CC\u2019s. And the males Ch Kirbeon Bandmaster, Ch Beewau Enterprise and his son Ch Warbonnet Hyperion cannot go unmentioned.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-single-image tatsu-module tatsu-image-lazyload tatsu-rkwmZ_nOeg\" ><div class=\"tatsu-single-image-inner\" style=\"width : 1920px;\" ><div class = \"tatsu-single-image-padding-wrap\" style = \"padding-bottom : 69.739583333333%;\" ><\/div><img class = \"tatsu-gradient-border\" alt = \"\" title = \"GESCHIEDENIS MBT_3\" data-src = \"https:\/\/bullterrierclub.nl\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GESCHIEDENIS-MBT_3.jpg\" src =\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  \/><\/div><style>.tatsu-rkwmZ_nOeg{margin: 0 0 0px 0;}.tatsu-rkwmZ_nOeg .tatsu-single-image-inner{border-style: solid;max-width: 100%;}.tatsu-rkwmZ_nOeg.tatsu-single-image{transform: translate3d(0px,0px, 0);}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-BJ9VWunule\"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-BJ9VWunule.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;padding: 30px 0px 0px 0px;}.tatsu-BJ9VWunule.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 0px 0px 10px 0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"s8 translation-block\">Today, the Miniature Bull Terrier is a companion dog with flair. Its compact yet robust build, lively energy, and affectionate nature make it a distinctive, cheerful, and reliable housemate. Although physically smaller than its big brother, the Standard Bull Terrier, it is certainly no less temperamentally similar. Both breeds share the same confident and playful nature, the same tireless curiosity, and the same deep loyalty to their people.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-single-image tatsu-module tatsu-image-lazyload tatsu-HkoU-dnOex\" ><div class=\"tatsu-single-image-inner\" style=\"width : 1920px;\" ><div class = \"tatsu-single-image-padding-wrap\" style = \"padding-bottom : 66.666666666667%;\" ><\/div><img class = \"tatsu-gradient-border\" alt = \"\" title = \"GESCHIEDENIS MBT_4\" data-src = \"https:\/\/bullterrierclub.nl\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GESCHIEDENIS-MBT_4.jpg\" src =\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  \/><\/div><style>.tatsu-HkoU-dnOex{margin: 0 0 0px 0;}.tatsu-HkoU-dnOex .tatsu-single-image-inner{border-style: solid;max-width: 100%;}.tatsu-HkoU-dnOex.tatsu-single-image{transform: translate3d(0px,0px, 0);}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rJg09c7ugl.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-rJg09c7ugl.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-rJg09c7ugl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rJg09c7ugl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rJg09c7ugl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rJg09c7ugl > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rJg09c7ugl.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rJg09c7ugl.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rJg09c7ugl.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-HJbxCc5mdll .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 0px 0px 7px 0px;}.tatsu-HJbxCc5mdll .tatsu-section-offset-wrap{transform: translateY(-0px);}.tatsu-HJbxCc5mdll > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-HJbxCc5mdll > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-HJbxCc5mdll .tatsu-section-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}<\/style><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bullterrierclub.nl\/en\/geschiedenis-mbt\/\" class=\"more-link style1-button\">Read More<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"rs_blank_template":"","rs_page_bg_color":"","slide_template_v7":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-690","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - 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