Sunscreen must be used on any sparse white sections of fur around the face, ears, hindquarters or stomach when outdoors to avoid sunburn and cancer.

A 2024 UK study found a life expectancy of 12.2 years for the breed compared to an average of 12.7 for purebreeds and 12 for crossbreeds.

The condition is usually fatal and is characterised by poor growth, decreased serum copper and zinc levels, immunodeficiency, bronchopneumonia, skin lesions, and erosions on the distal extremities.

Other symptoms that occur later on include crusting, papules, pustules, erythema, hyperkeratosis, and colour dilution.

The condition manifests within the first few weeks of life and most puppies affected die before the age of 2.

Unlike the human condition acrodermatitis enteropathica, zinc supplementation does not improve symptoms.

[3][4] The Miniature Bull Terrier is one of the more commonly affected breeds for primary lens luxation which is caused by an autosomal recessive mutation of the ADAMTS17 gene.

[6] Miniature Bull Terriers were granted membership in the American Kennel Club (AKC) on 14vMay 1991 (effective 1 January 1992).