The coat is smooth and clings tightly to the body giving the dog a streamlined appearance. The dogs stand 14 to 16 in 36 to 41 cm at the withers and weigh 24 to 32 lb 11 to 15 kg male dogs are normally up to 6lb heavier.
Overall they are a very healthy breed. A breed of dog, originally bred for bull-baiting and dog fighting in Birmingham by James Hinks in the mids. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was originally known as the Bull Terrier and was later incorrectly changed to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier to distinguish between more readily available and not necessarily as pure breeds of the Bull Terrier.
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a stocky, muscular dog with a broad head, thick neck, powerful jaws, relatively short snout and short floppy ears. The coat is uniformly short and may be coloured black, brindle, white or tan a reddish tan. The Stafford Staffie or Staffy is renowned for loyalty to their owners and stability 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 are normally excellent with children and their small size adds to their appeal as a family pet; however, they have extremely high energy, which makes them more than a handful for inexperienced owners.
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.
In the mids, Terriers of all kinds were bred and used as pit fighting dogs. One such breed that eventuated from this era of fighting dogs was known as the Bull Terrier. However, because of this breed's strong prey drive and dog-fighting ancestry, use caution around other pets. The Staffordshire bull terrier was developed in England during the 19th century for dog fighting. In order to create a faster and more compact dog breed, bulldogs were crossed with small terriers, most likely Manchester terriers and similar breeds.
At the time, bulldogs were large, fierce, and intrepid, much different than today's bulldog. Before landing on its current name, Staffords have been called bull-and-terrier dogs, bulldog terriers, and old pit bull terriers. Once dog fighting was made illegal during the early 20th century, Staffords became more widely recognized and loyal and affectionate companion dogs. The Staffordshire bull terrier was brought to the U. The short, smooth coat of the Stafford requires little more than routine grooming.
This breed tends to shed at a low to moderate rate, though shedding does increase seasonally. Keep the nails neatly trimmed for healthy, comfortable feet. As with any dog breed, proper training is a must for the Staffy. This is a very intelligent dog breed that can be stubborn, following its own will if permitted. Therefore, obedience training is essential in order to manage your dog and provide structure. Socialization is just as important , so your dog will be comfortable in all kinds of situations.
The Stafford is an athletic dog breed with plenty of energy, so routine exercise is essential. Be careful not to overdo it in warmer weather , as the breed is typically sensitive to heat. Staffords will especially benefit from dog sports that challenge them mentally and physically. Search form. Dog of the Week! Meet: Tucker. Tweets by ModernDogMag.
More Modern Dog Dog Training. Dog Life. Ask an Expert - Unhealthy attachment. Something Borrowed, Something Chewed. To Lost Friends and Fallen Comrades. Most Staffies stop this annoying behavior if it is addressed properly and at the precise time that your dog is grabbing the leash.
You have to be in control and let your dog know that this behavior is not acceptable. Freeze your actions and clap your hands at the precise moment your dog opens its mouth to grab the leash.
Neither of these actions will build trust. Be patient and in control. Because of its breed history, the Staffie is not one to walk away from a fight. It is not usually the first one to start a fight, but has been known to finish the odd one or two. Let your dog know that you are the boss and take control if it displays any aggression. If you find yourself in over your head, seek professional help.
The Staffie is generally not deliberately disobedient. Practice calling your dog on leash first, and in a controlled environment or fenced area, then let the leash trail on the ground and call your dog to you in a pleasant and encouraging way. Staffies need to understand your intentions and what you want from them or they will just bound away to investigate more interesting things. Over-zealous behavior is synonymous with most Staffordshire Bull Terriers. If you want to quell this over-exuberant behavior, practice some calm interaction with your dog.
The worst thing you can do with an excitable breed is to act in an excitable way. They will just match your behavior and ramp it up. Remember these times and be sure to take them to a designated toilet area. An artificial grass product we highly recommend is Astro Turf. You can also get real turf options on line. If selecting your Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy from a breeder, try and view both parents to determine the type of personality your puppy might grow up to be.
Check out the hereditary history of your puppy. Check whether any of the parents or grandparents had any genetic diseases. Puppies inherit a lot from their parents and ancestors, including their personality, their genetic DNA and their characteristics and personality. So if you spot a parent that has some signs of serious aggression or fear issues, this dog is more likely to produce some offspring that will inherit some or all of those traits.
Puppies also learn a lot from their parents while they are in their environment especially when they are with their mother. She guides their behavior. If she is tolerant and outgoing, then the puppies will usually be the same. If they come into contact with kind and gentle humans, then they will be accustomed to humans and will feel good about them. The right type of early puppy education from its mother and siblings is an important factor towards how well-adjusted you puppy will be and how it will behave in the future.
For this reason, it is not wise to take possession of your puppy until at least 8 weeks of age or older if possible. Experienced breeders will want to adhere to this as they know that the puppy gains a lot of education if it is allowed to stay in that environment a little longer. Be wary of anyone who says that you can take your Staffie puppy away at the age of 4 to 5 weeks. Your puppy is missing out on vital education from its mother, which will affect its behavior in the future. Select the Puppy that Suits your Personality and Lifestyle.
When selecting a Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy, be sure to select the personality of puppy that suits your lifestyle. Be sure that you know the type of personality you are looking for: Family pet that is good with children? A dog that can go hiking with you? A dog that is going to fit into your lifestyle? An active dog to match your active life? A dog that will be a good companion for you?
A dog that is easy to train? You will need to give thought to the amount of time you have to devote to your Staffie. Be sure that you have the room needed to accommodate a lively breed and that you are capable of educating such an energetic breed of dog. Think carefully of the amount of time that your new dog or puppy will have to spend alone. Staffies are not high on the scale of those dogs capable of being left alone too much. Bark Busters offer lots of advice to new dog and puppy parents and we have a huge resource of information on the needs of dogs and how to best manage them, and what works.
New dog parents often ask us whether they should adopt one or two Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppies. Our answer is always the same — only adopt two if you actually want two puppies. Although fiction, many of the things they depicted in that movie were based on fact. Dogs do suffer separation anxiety and resort to, destructive behavior such as counter surfing and raiding the trash bin when left to their own devices.
Even dogs from the same litter can suffer from sibling rivalry. All puppies are adaptable if given the right environment and education in which to thrive. They soon look upon you as part of their pack -- a two-legged dog -- and they can fit right into that social structure with ease. Some folks find it hard to fathom that a dog might look at them as they would another dog. However, many people will think of their dog as a little four-legged human! A pup and a kitten are a good option if you are not looking to add two dogs to your family unit.
Most dogs will be good watch dogs in the appropriate circumstances, so be selective and avoid the obvious pit falls when selecting the dog with who you wish to share your life. Check out the animal shelters, rescues or speak to breeders to find the right Staffordshire Terrier for your needs.
Although Staffies are generally a friendly, fun loving breed, occasionally you will encounter that undesirable personality. When searching for a Staffie be sure to check out your local animal shelter or rescue. Many of these dogs were surrendered just because of their over-exuberancee.
Check out the following link to see how easily these dogs can be reformed with Bark Busters training. Always try to bring your new dog or puppy home early in the day.
The reason behind this is that they will need time to become accustomed to their new home. If you can bring something from their old home like some bedding or a toy, this will help them to settle. You need to ensure that you have pre-selected where your new dog or puppy will sleep and start to get it used to this by feeding it there during the day and spending time with it there.
Be sure to select a place for your dog to sleep that is practical. It should not be your bed unless you are determined to always have your dog sleep with you. That will only make the situation worse. Instead stay close by and address their concerns with a correction. This will calm them faster than rushing back each time they bark or cry out.
Otherwise they will soon believe that all they have to do is cry out and you will appear. This is particularly impossible when you are away from the home. Remember they did have a home before this one and they will need time to learn to adapt to their new home. Your dog has four basic needs in life to keep it happy healthy and content. Do your research into dietary needs, speak to your vet and check out the brand and type of diet that suits your Staffie.
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