| The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is an affectionate and | | | | may be: red; fawn; black; blue; brindle or any of the |
| intelligent dog which is very good with children whilst | | | | these with white. The Staffordshire is usually well |
| also being an excellent watch dog with a physique | | | | loved in it's own family circle and displays a great deal |
| and bark which will intimidate any intruder. It is an | | | | of loyalty and affection in return. It is a strong dog |
| extremely loyal, trustworthy all purpose dog which is | | | | and needs firm consistent training and early socialising |
| strong and brave. | | | | with other dogs to curb its instinct to fight with |
| History of the "Staffy" | | | | other dogs. |
| The medium sized Staffordshire Bull Terrier was | | | | The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a very people friendly |
| originally bred as a ferocious fighter in England and | | | | breed of dog, they are not overly wary of people in |
| was used for bull baiting and dog fighting until both of | | | | almost any situation and are always happy to meet |
| these pastimes where outlawed. As a fighting dog | | | | new people. |
| the Staffordshire would be tended by it's owner | | | | Caring for Staffies |
| between rounds, this loyalty towards humans is still | | | | The smooth short-haired coat of the Staffordshire is |
| apparent in the breed today. Much like the Bull Terrier | | | | easy to groom and only requires occasional brushing |
| it has Bulldog blood in it's makeup which gives it a | | | | with a firm bristled brush. Staffordshire Bull Terriers |
| look of broad-chested immovability. | | | | require lots of regular exercise but should be kept |
| Description and Temperament | | | | under tight control in public places unless the dog has |
| The Staffordshire is a substantial, muscular and well | | | | proven it can interact with people and other dogs. |
| proportioned dog with a short dense coat coming in | | | | The Staffordshire has no special feeding |
| a range of colours. They generally grow to a height | | | | requirements but care should be taken not to |
| of 14-16 inches with the males weighing from 13 to | | | | overfeed the dog particularly in its later years when it |
| 17 Kgs and the females from 11 to 15Kgs. The coat | | | | will exercises less. |