Country of Origin: England
Height: 14 to 16 inches
Weight: Males 28 to 38 pounds, females 24 to 34 pounds
Coat: Short, smooth, close
Colors: Red, fawn, white, black, blue, or any of these colors with white; any shade of brindle; any shade of brindle with white
Registries (With Group): AKC (Terrier); UKC (Terrier)
ORIGIN AND HISTORY
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier ("Staffy Bull") descend from mastiff - type dog called molosos early Greece, which found their way into the arena fighting in the Roman Empire, entertaining people fighting every kind of creature, man to elephant. Developed from the kind of bull - and - Terrier, Staffy Bull ancestors originally used by butchers to manage bulls and by hunters to help catch and keep wild boars and other animals. In the UK, these tasks evolved into a bull and bearbaiting sports, action against the dog pit bull or a bear, until the blood sport is banned in 1835 Dogfighting emerged. In place and maintain a role for dogs that have pure strength, durability and ability to bite and fight to take another animal to death.
In 1930, dogfighting is prohibited. Instead of seeing their beloved dog disappeared with their profession, intelligent Joseph Dunn held the club and work to breed recognized by the Kennel Club (KC). The name"taffordshire Bull Terrier" selected instead of" Bull - and - Terrier" to distinguish it from the Bull Terrier.
After the official reception in 1935, the good quality of the race was appointed to the position of popularity in his homeland, and still maintain that it favors. The breed was recognized in the United States in 1974.
PERSONALITY PROFILE
This breed is known for its gentle, his playful temperament. He loved his family, especially the children, and even has been dubbed the "Nanny Dog" because of his devotion to them. The Staffy Bull can be aggressive toward other dogs and animals.
CARE REQUIREMENTS
Exercise; Strength backup Staffordshire Bull Terrier and high strength means requires some practice to maintain a muscular body. The owner must be willing to find the time for a lot of walking around and able to provide a fenced area with free security operations.
Preparation; straight hair, short Staffordshire Bull Terrier The easy maintenance several times a week with a glove treatment. This will remove dead hair and help distribute the natural oils in the coat.
Life Span; The average life of a Staffordshire Bull Terrier is 12 to 14 years.
Training; Staffy Bull is very intelligent, but has a tendency to be stubborn and self-reliance, the properties of which can be difficult to coach. However, he was quick to take orders and respond well when trained gently but firmly. Proper socialization at an early age is very important for the race.
