Adam Skennels

In the days when pit fighting was an accepted "sport" in the country of Great Britain and later in America, Pitbulls of various origins were the dogs of choice for this activity. To a large extent, the original "bulldog" was one of the foundation breeds of dogs of this type. One of the functions of the of the "bulldog" was to hang onto the bull, to worry the bull and not let go once the dog bit. Thus the jaws have great strength and power. When the Pitbull became a part of the scene of fighting dogs, the function was that of fighting other dogs rather than the bull. From these dogs descended the American Staffordshire Terrier, bred to be a great fighting machine with punishing jaws and...

In the days when pit fighting was an accepted "sport" in the country of Great Britain and later in America, Pitbulls of various origins were the dogs of choice for this activity. To a large extent, the original "bulldog" was one of the foundation breeds of dogs of this type. One of the functions of the of the "bulldog" was to hang onto the bull, to worry the bull and not let go once the dog bit. Thus the jaws have great strength and power. When the Pitbull became a part of the scene of fighting dogs, the function was that of fighting other dogs rather than the bull. From these dogs descended the American Staffordshire Terrier, bred to be a great fighting machine with punishing jaws and formidable...

There is an increasing number of different dog breeds rescue groups and the Staffordshire bull terrier rescue is one among them. The reasons for this increase are usually due to several facts, but the most important two are the ones shown below: 1. People don't know what it takes to own a dog. They think that it's just some kind of toy that when you get sick of it you can just throw away. People don't inform themselves and figure out that to own a Staffordshire Bull Terrier or any kind of dog you need things like money, space and a lot of time to dedicate to your new friend. The rewards of this dedication are of course priceless. However people nowadays live in a fast paced, have everything right...

The American Staffordshire Terrier, also sometimes called Amstaff, is a medium-sized dog breed with good family values. It fits nicely as a pet, and works well together with older more considerate children as well as other animals. It is a relative of the American Pit Bull Terrier, and was brought to the US with the British and Irish settlers, more specifically after the Civil war. Animal fights, with larger animals such as Bulls, were popular in the 1830's, but became illegal in old Britain and Ireland because of the Human Ethics Act. People then began to organize rat fights and dog fights instead, since they were much easier to hide from the officials. The American Staffordshire Terrier has a very...

The American Staffordshire Terrier, also sometimes called Amstaff, is a medium-sized dog breed with good family values. It fits nicely as a pet, and works well together with older more considerate children as well as other animals. It is a relative of the American Pit Bull Terrier, and was brought to the US with the British and Irish settlers, more specifically after the Civil war. Animal fights, with larger animals such as Bulls, were popular in the 1830's, but became illegal in old Britain and Ireland because of the Human Ethics Act. People then began to organize rat fights and dog fights instead, since they were much easier to hide from the officials. The American Staffordshire Terrier has a very...

An American Staffordshire Terrier is not one of the most healthy and hearty of dog breeds, and unfortunately the dog has a propensity to suffer from some congenital health conditions. Some of the medical conditions were not known to cause serious health problems until recently. Veterinary medicine has discovered that the American Staffordshire Terrier is prone to suffer from certain congenital conditions which are classified under heart disease, particularly congenital heart disease. The condition is referred to as CHD, is present from the time the puppy is born; it differs from Acquired Heart disease which is a condition that develops later on in life. While CHD is a rarity, it can lead to serious...

The American Staffordshire Terrier is an American breed that is known for their loyalty and their protective nature. They are a mid-sized breed that can grow up to 19 inches tall and weigh up to about 50 pounds when fully grown. They have a short, smooth coat that can range in color from brindle, fawn, black, blue, white, or red. Some of the health issues that you will need to watch out for with this breed are hip dysplasia, hives, and insect bites. If cared for properly and given the right nutrition this breed can live to be about 12 years of age. Characteristic and behavior of the American Staffordshire Terrier Even though this breed was developed as a fighting dog they make for loving pets. If...