Staffordshire Bull Terrier

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a medium-sized, short-coated, old-time breed of dog. It is an English dog, where it is the 5th most popular breed, and related to the bull terrier. Having descended from dog-fighting ancestors, it is muscular and courageous. It is the subject of breed specific legislation in some jurisdictions. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a medium-sized, stocky, and very muscular dog with strong athletic ability, with a similar appearance to the American Staffordshire terrier and American pit bull terriers sharing the same ancestor. They have a broad head , defined...
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Breed Group:	Terrier Group
Place of Origin:	England
Also Known As:	Staffy, Nanny Dog, Staff, Stafford, SBT, Staffy Bull, Staffie

Description of Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Colors

Blue, Black, Black & White, Brindle, Red, Fawn

Temperament

Affectionate, Intelligent, Fearless, Courageous, Bold, Reliable

Size	Min. Height	Max. Height	Min. Weight	Max. Weight
Female	13 in.	15 in.	22 lbs.	35.3 lbs.
Male	14.2 in.	16.1 in.	24.3 lbs.	37.5 lbs.

Behavior and Traits of Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Hunting Dog
Hunting dogs can be divided into four main categories of hounds, terriers, cur type dogs, and gun dogs. Many combine skills of hunting, flushing, and retrieving.
Hunting Dogs
Apartment-Friendly Dog
Apartment-friendly dogs are the best pick for owners who do not have a spacious play area for their dog. The lower a dog's energy level, the more apt it may be for apartment-life.
Apartment-Friendly Dogs
Family-Friendly Dog
Family-friendly dogs are breeds that interact well with children. These dogs remain good-natured even when subjected to a child's poking and grabbing.
Family-Friendly Dogs

Breed biology of Staffordshire Bull Terrier

High Exercise Requirement
Higher-requirement dogs tend to need more frequent play time in larger areas, while minimal-need dogs can be left alone more often.
Life Expectancy
Low:
12 yr.
High:
14 yr.
High Exercise Dogs
Shedding Type: Heavy
Heavy-shedding dogs sometimes include thick and heavy double-coated breeds. Dogs that are adapted for a cold climate are often heavy shedders.

Breed group of Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Terrier Group

Terrier Group is the name of a breed Group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds. In general, a Terrier Group includes one particular type of dog, the Terrier, although other types may be included in a kennel club's Terrier Group. Most major English-language kennel clubs include a Terrier Group although different kennel clubs may not include the same breeds in their Terrier Group. The international kennel...
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Other Terrier Group Dog Breeds

Staffordshire Bull Terrier place of origin

England

Population: 51,456,400

England /ˈɪŋɡlənd/ is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, while the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separate it from continental Europe. Most of England comprises the central and southern part of the island of Great Britain in the North...
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