| Staffordshire Bull Terriers are fantastic pet dogs - | | | | for the trades-person) or are inside with the |
| STILL not everyone should own one! | | | | company of at least one human or - at the very |
| Staffordshire Bull Terriers possess qualities that make | | | | least - the company of another dog. |
| them a near-perfect pet dog for a wide range of | | | | Staffordshire Bull Terriers MUST HAVE shelter from |
| people, young and older alike and they are great | | | | the elements - they have very short coats and do |
| dogs for families. | | | | not handle the cold well and also require well-secured |
| They are robust enough to handle anything a child | | | | yards to prevent escape (or theft) of the dog. |
| can dish out - but are at the same time very tolerant | | | | Please DO NOT BUY a Staffordshire Bull Terrier if |
| and gentle-natured. | | | | you are not willing to spend some time doing BASIC |
| They are active enough for a young family and will | | | | Training - they are very strong dogs - you will need |
| willingly join your games on the beach, park or | | | | to be able to keep them under your control! See my |
| playground - yet they are true "housedogs" and will | | | | website for a review of an excellent training |
| also happily sleep alongside you on the couch or sofa | | | | resource! |
| in front of the TV! | | | | A Staffordshire Bull Terrier must not be able to get |
| Their compact size means they do not require huge | | | | into a swimming pool or water hole unsupervised! |
| amounts of food or exercise, so they can suit a | | | | While they can swim - they are so muscular and low |
| somewhat older person or a young person in a flat | | | | in body-fat that they don't float well and can drown |
| or home unit. | | | | if left unattended! |
| Staffordshire Bull Terriers are great watchdogs, they | | | | Please do not buy a Stafford if you want to guard a |
| are not given to excessive barking - but WILL alert | | | | property or car-yard or similar - they really do love |
| you of intruders. Yet their people-loving nature means | | | | people and so do not really guard all that well! |
| that their bark is really all they will offer in defense! | | | | If you are buying a Staffordshire Bull Terrier for their |
| No matter what you have heard or read in the media | | | | reputation for fighting other dogs - GO GET HELP! |
| - - they are not naturally aggressive to humans, | | | | Anyone who enjoys watching animals hurt each |
| these are the FACTS proven over time; by many | | | | other has a problem and needs professional help! I |
| ten thousands of owners! | | | | have seen fights between Staffordshires that |
| They are the nearly perfect pet dog! BUT | | | | started from a minor thing and if you really care |
| Staffordshire Bull Terriers WILL NOT SUIT ALL | | | | about your dog it is horrible to see. |
| owners! | | | | Do not buy 2 males, you will inevitably have problems |
| Please listen to what I am about to say - it will save | | | | - males will fight to establish dominance. One male |
| you and your potential future pet a HUGE amount of | | | | and a female or two females are far better matched! |
| frustration! | | | | If you are a genuine Staffordshire Bull Terrier lover |
| Please DO NOT BUY A STAFFORD - if you intend to | | | | and are worried about the potential for aggression |
| keep the dog outside by itself! | | | | towards other dogs, just know that they are great |
| You will simply be buying the WRONG DOG! They | | | | with dogs (& cats) that they grow up with - but |
| are so loyal they FRET when separated from their | | | | will need discipline at the slightest hint of aggression |
| owners! So they should not be just tossed into a | | | | towards other animals. As always in dog training a |
| back yard alone for 8-10 hours while you go to work! | | | | good strong leash is recommended. |
| Please trust me -this is based on years of experience | | | | Staffordshire Bull Terriers are bundles of fun. Their |
| with Staffords - these dogs love human company so | | | | crazy, clown like antics and nutty humour, combined |
| much, they HATE being alone! | | | | with incredible loyalty, strength and rugged good |
| I have heard horrible, tragic stories of Staffordshire | | | | looks ensures a suitable owner will have years of a |
| Bull Terriers gone missing and dogs that have injured | | | | two way love affair with a dog that many people |
| themselves trying to get out of a yard to find | | | | cannot help but admire! |
| company! There have even been stories of dogs | | | | If you are still the slightest bit doubtful - perhaps you |
| that DIED - accidentally strangling themselves with | | | | would like to own a Stafford, but you are still |
| their collar hooked on a fence - as they tried to | | | | suspicious about their aggression and whether they |
| escape! | | | | may hurt your children - watch the 2 videos at the |
| Be honest with yourself -if your Stafford would be | | | | bottom of this page FOUND recently on YouTube. |
| left home alone - please buy another type of dog! | | | | See what owning a Staffordshire will come to mean |
| A perfect Staffordshire Bull Terrier home is a home | | | | to you. |
| where they go out with the owner to work (great | | | | |