Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Staffordshire Bull Terrier: BREED BOX
Country:	United Kingdom
Size:	Small-Medium
Temperament:	Fearless, dependable, good with children
Grooming:	Easy
Recognition:	FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC, KC(UK), NZKC

An English breed of dog, originally bred for bull-baiting and dog fighting, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a short, muscular dog with a broad head, thick neck and powerful jaws. The coat is short and may be coloured black, brindle, white or tan (a reddish tan).

The Stafford (or Staffie) is renowned for loyalty to their owners and evenness of temperament, qualities which can make them a good family pet. When properly bred and socialised, they are fond of people, playful, energetic, and not naturally aggressive. They may, however, willingly take on any dog that goads them to fight. For this reason, Staffords should not be brought into close contact with dogs that are aggressive or snappy towards other dogs. It is wise to avoid such confrontations, bearing in mind the strength and fearlessness of the Stafford. However, Staffords will play or co-habit happily with other dogs that are not aggressive.

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has arisen from centuries of careful breeding to develop a strong dog that is placid towards people. It should not be confused with the pit bull, a breed of uncertain origins and unpredictable temperament.

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Number of reviews: 5

Macca

Best Person I know.

1/24/2006

Rating: TBA (16vote/s)

A 12 year old Staffy with a beautiful temperament. Great with kids and the elderley. Will Bark (on command if necessary), but won"t leave your side unless instructed to.

Staffies should never be bred to be guard dogs, but an intruder would be silly to takea chance. (Adult Staffies have approx 30 times the bite power of an adult german shephard).

While they have a very high tolerance for pain, it is clear that they understand that humans do not enjoy this tolerance in the same measure - and will act accordingly.

Can be willful if not trained properly (no hitting please).

Highly intelligent, very active, and in need of constant attention. Staffies are family members not pets. Potential owners should heed these words. A bored staffy can be very destructive. Please treat as you would a child (Including treats from McDonalds - soft serve cones are a favourite). No cocoa based treats please.

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Jenny

staffy review

4/5/2005

Rating: TBA (9vote/s)

Our Staffy is a 3 year old female, Bonni. She loves people, especially children. She is so eager to please and was very easy to train. She is very energetic. Thankfully she keeps herself amused a lot, running around the yard with several of her favourite toys. She loves swimming in the surf& going to the park. We do have to keep her on lead as she sometimes gets irritated easily with other dogs, especially if they growl at her.

We also own a rottweiler with whom she gets on very well. At one stage we had a staffy puppy which we hand reared from 4 days of age. Bonni was incredibly protective of the puppy and would rush to stand between her and other dogs or people who went near her.

My brother's Jack Russell annoys her no end and she has had several blues with her. There have been no problems between her & another brother's cattle dog though.

Bonni is a wonderful dog and I'd recommend a staffordshire bull terrier to anyone.

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