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Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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Medium Breed |
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Terrier |
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Country of Origin
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England in the 1800s |
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Ancestry |
The Staffordshire Bull
Terrier is a cross between the Bulldog
and the Black and Tan Terrier or other terrier types. |
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Original Function |
Dog fighting and rat killing
as sports. |
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Height at Shoulder |
Female 17-18" minimum
Male 18-19" minimum |
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Weight |
Female 30-35 lbs Male
35-40 lbs |
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Lifespan |
14 Years |
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Coat |
Short, smooth coat in a
variety of solid colors or mixed with white: brindle, white, black,
blue, red and fawn. |
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Tail |
Relatively short, undocked,
smooth tail, carried low. |
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Head |
The Staffordshire Bull
Terrier has a distinctively strong, broad head with visible cheek
muscles that give the appearance of a roundness. |
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Ears |
Smallish ears that are
sometimes cropped. Held half or fully pricked. |
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Related Breeds |
American Staffordshire
Terrier, Mastiff,
Bullmastiff, Bull Terrier, Miniature Bull Terrier,
Bulldog, Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Boston Terrier |
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Alternative Names |
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Nicknames |
Pit Bull, Pit, Bully Dog, Nanny Dog,
Staffie, Keg on Legs |
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Grooming: |
Short, smooth coat requires minimal grooming. |
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Exercise requirements: |
Moderate. |
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Aggression: |
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, along with its close
relatives were bred to fight other dogs and can be very aggressive
towards strange dogs when it feels challenged. A well bred, well
cared for and trained Staffordshire Bull Terrier should be a lively,
playful, calm and docile family companion. |
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Temperament: |
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a playful, affectionate
companion. It is generally friendly towards strange people
although it can be aggressive towards strange dogs and is a fearless,
tenacious fighter when aroused. Individuals within the
Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed can be stubborn and
aggressive so great care needs to be taken in selecting responsible
breeders for puppies with good temperament as well as physical
soundness. |
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Owner requirement: |
Firm, consistent and physically strong. Willing to provide ample
training and exercise. Willing to deal with the concerns and
misconceptions of other dog owners and the general public. Owners
of Staffordshire Bull Terriers should be willing to understand the
individual temperament of their dogs and be willing to provide a safe
environment for play and exercise. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier
is not the breed for every family and can be too challenging for a first
time dog owner. |
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Trainability |
Moderate |
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Health concerns |
Canine hip dysplasia (CHD), cataracts. |
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Environmental requirements: |
Low tolerance for excessive heat or cold. |
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Feeding requirements: |
No special requirements |
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AKC: American Kennel Club USA: Terriers
CKC: Canadian
Kennel Club: Group 3-Terriers
FCI: Fédération
Cynologique Internationale: Group 3-Terriers
Section 3-Bull type
Terriers/The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is Breed 76
ANKC: Australian National Kennel Council: Group 2- Terriers
NZKC: New Zealand Kennel Club: Terrier
KC UK: Kennel Club UK
ADBA: American Dog Breeders Association*
* The ADBA, American Dog Breeders Association has been a
registry for American Pit Bull Terriers. It opened registration to all
purebred dogs from other registries in 2006. |
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The Staffordshire Bull Terrier along with its closest cousins the
American Staffordshire
Terrier (AmStaff -
AKC) and the
American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT - UKC) are a source of constant controversy
for the general public and even amongst breed supporters. Part of the
controversy comes from the original function of these breeds as dogs that
fight other dogs in dog 'pits.' These descendants of the Bulldog became
known as Pit Bulls and the name has persisted.
Today, the term Pit Bull is commonly used to describe many breeds of dogs
and many individual dogs that share common physical characteristics. They
are medium sized, short legged, stocky, muscular dogs with short, smooth
coats, heavy round heads and medium length smooth tails. Enthusiasts hotly
debate whether the Staffordshire Bull Terrier should be included in the Pit
Bull group but the general public considers it a Pit Bull. Historically,
Pit Bulls that were aggressive towards other dogs were highly desirable but
Pit Bulls that were aggressive towards humans, including their handlers,
were culled. Today, individual dogs that are not aggressive towards strange
humans may still be aggressive towards other dogs.
A well bred, trained and cared for Staffordshire Bull Terrier should be a
very playful, energetic and highly affectionate and trustworthy companion in
the home and a well-mannered and friendly dog outside. Individual
Staffordshire Bull Terriers, regardless of the care taken for them, may
exhibit aggression as a puppy or as a 1-3 year old juvenile or young adult.
They may be too aggressive to be around other dogs, particularly dogs they
do not know.
It is particularly important, for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier and
related breeds, to find a responsible breeder that breeds for temperament as
well as sound health and physical characteristics. It is critical that
Staffordshire Bull Terriers receive appropriate socialization, particularly
with other dogs.
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