| The Staffordshire Bull Terrier can be kept in an | | | | periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead |
| apartment as long as she gets plenty of long walks. | | | | to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious |
| She should always be on a leash and in control when | | | | disease. |
| in public. This breed has dog fighting in her history and | | | | Her toenails may need to be examined for growth |
| will pick a fight. She can be ok with dogs and other | | | | and clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet |
| pets in the family as long as she has been | | | | grow slower than the toenails of the front feet. |
| extensively socialized as a puppy. Some say that this | | | | *Life Span. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier can live |
| dog loves children and many people swear they | | | | between 12 and 14 years with proper nutrition, |
| make intelligent, protective family dogs. They have | | | | medical care and excellent living conditions. |
| been called the Nanny dog because of their affinity | | | | *History. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier comes from |
| to children. As a reminder, never leave a child | | | | Great Britain where they were used for bull baiting |
| unsupervised with a puppy or dog. | | | | and dog fighting. They were first registered by the |
| *Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult size | | | | American Kennel Association in 1974. |
| (two years old or older) of the male Staffordshire | | | | Some Registries: |
| Bull Terrier is 14 to 16 inches to the withers (highest | | | | * Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of America |
| point of the shoulder) and 25 to 38 pounds. The | | | | *UKC United Kennel Club |
| female ranges from 13 to 15 inches to the withers | | | | *NKC National Kennel Club |
| and 23 to 35 pounds. | | | | *CKC Continental Kennel Club |
| *Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds have | | | | *APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| certain inherited health problems associated with that | | | | *AKC American Kennel Club |
| specific breed and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is no | | | | *FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| exception. Be on the look out for cataracts, breathing | | | | *NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| problems and overheating. This disease list is an | | | | *KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| informative guideline only. Other diseases may also be | | | | *ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club |
| significant threats, please contact your veterinarian | | | | *ACR = American Canine Registry |
| for a complete list. | | | | Litter Size: 4 to 6 Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppies |
| She should visit the veterinarian several times in the | | | | Category: Terrier, Mastiff |
| first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as | | | | Terms To Describe: Great strength, muscular, |
| an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for | | | | courage, intelligence, tenacity, quiet, affectionate, |
| shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and | | | | loves children, |
| on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for | | | | *SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your | | | | Makes a good watch dog. |
| dog sweets. | | | | Makes a good guard dog. |
| *Grooming. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has a close | | | | Has no fear. |
| to the skin, smooth and short coat. This easy to | | | | *SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| care for coat should be brushed regularly. Brushing will | | | | Likes to fight other dogs. |
| help her maintain a clean and healthy coat, help you | | | | Needs an experienced owner. |
| keep a closer eye on her health and strengthen your | | | | They are serious chewers when young. |
| emotional bond with her. | | | | *Other Names Known By: Bull and Terrier, Nanny |
| Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week | | | | Dog, Staffie |
| with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. | | | | *Every dog is an individual so not everything in this |
| Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and | | | | information may be correct for your dog. This |
| tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and | | | | information is meant as a good faith guideline only. |