WHAT IS A TRUE NATURAL MINI BULLDOG?

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Rare Bulldogs Mini's are defined by their size in inches at the shoulder. RB's Mini Mite Munchkins are NOT RUNTS, nor are they crossed or mixed with pugs and/or shar-pei. Our minis are AKC purebred bulldogs, naturally occurring, small bullys that are born fat and healthy, with a smaller frame structure.

True Runts are malnourished in utero or have some congenital problems that may or may not be evident at birth. If these babies survive, they typically grow up to be a normal size dog for their breed. Breeders who attempt to pass off Runts as natural mini bulldogs, petites, toys, etc., are unscrupulous and likely have ulterior motives.

Rare Bulldogs Mini's are also True Midgets, NOT Dwarfs.

A brown and white bulldog standing on grass with a leash.

Midgets result from a lack of growth hormone and otherwise look very normally proportioned, only smaller. Dwarfs have a genetic bone/cartilage defect that causes shortened limbs, large joints, and bowed legs, among other things. At Rare Bulldogs, we do not breed dwarfs nor do we sell them as breeders. We focus on producing AKC purebred bulldogs that adhere to the established standards.

Recently, the AKC has updated its weight classification for English Bulldogs. Traditionally, the weight limit was set at 55 lbs, but it has now been revised to a designation of 50 lbs for MALES and 40 lbs for FEMALES. The AKC standard height is 14-15 inches, which means that any dog under 14 inches is considered a mini. Therefore, we have adjusted our definition of TRUE MINI to align with the AKC Standard for English Bulldogs, ensuring that our customers receive a natural mini bulldog that meets these specifications.

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There is also growing approval from many breeders that a True Mini should be designated by its body size and not its weight in the English Bulldog Breed, due to the density of the bulldog body; even very small specimens of the breed may weigh more than the designation. Rare Bulldogs will join this growing crowd of breeders and specify the size in inches at the shoulder, particularly when discussing AKC purebred bulldogs.

While there is officially no accepted Standard for a 'Mini English Bulldog', common sense would suggest that anything under the accepted AKC standard would be considered a natural mini bulldog.

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Rare Bulldogs considers our AKC purebred Bulldogs to be 'Minis' if at maturity they are: Females under 14 inches and preferably under 40 lbs, and Males under 14 inches and preferably under 50 lbs. Even in our standard size breedings, we consistently have at least one or two Natural Mini Bulldogs in every litter.

A brown and white bulldog walking on grass with its tongue out.

WARNING! Even experienced breeders must understand the complexities involved in breeding any female Bulldog under 40 lbs, or even heavier girls with an extreme cobby structure. When dealing with AKC purebred bulldogs, if your small girl drops more than 4 or 5 eggs, you risk losing both Mom and pups, as her little body cannot carry all those heavy babies to term. Breeding these small girls can force you to take the babies early to save your girl, and almost 100% of the time, the babies do not survive. If you do not act, you will lose your Mom too. Just because your Mom is a natural mini bulldog and maybe the Dad too, does not guarantee that you will have MINI babies; there is still a chance of having at least some standard size puppies in the litter, and you could even end up with an entire standard litter.

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Because of this, here at Rare Bulldogs, we will not breed extremely small Moms, and will plan our Mini breeding program for AKC purebred bulldogs meticulously. It is just not worth the loss and heartbreak.

Note: ANY size EB Mom can get into trouble if her litter is too big or too heavy, so EVERY litter should be handled with Caution, especially when it comes to our natural mini bulldog breeding efforts.

WHAT IS A TRUE NATURAL MINI BULLDOG?

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