Staffordshire Bull Terrier

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Staffordshire Bull Terrier

SPECIAL SKILLS: Molosser dogs. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, or English Staffordshire Bull Terrier, or Staffie, or Staffy, or Stafford, or Staffordshire is a smooth-coated dog. It should be of great strength for its size and, although muscular, should be active and agile

SIZE: Height at shoulder: 14 to 16 inches. Weight: Dogs, 28 to 38 pounds; bitches, 24 to 34 pounds, these heights being related to weights. Non-conformity with these limits is a fault. In proportion, the length of back, from withers to tail set, is equal to the distance from withers to ground. Terrier Group dog.

COAT: Smooth, short and close to the skin, not to be trimmed or de-whiskered. Color - Red, fawn, white, black or blue, or any of these colors with white. Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle with white. Black-and-tan or liver color to be disqualified

CARE REQUIRED: The smooth, short-haired coat is easy to groom. Brush every day with a firm bristle brush, and bathe or dry shampoo as necessary. The coat will gleam if rubbed with a piece of toweling or chamois.

CHARACTER: From the past history of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, the modern dog draws its character of indomitable courage, high intelligence, and tenacity. This, coupled with its affection for its friends, and children in particular, its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability, makes it a foremost all-purpose dog.

TRAINING: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier possesses tremendous stamina and must have plenty of exercise, but keep them on a leash in public places at all times.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. It is very active indoors and will do okay with a small yard.

EXERCISE: Staffies love a challenge and variety. Owners need to protect these dogs from injuring themselves. Totally fearless and curious, they're liable to jump off of a deck or walk through broken glass. These dogs are not recommended for most families because they need firm, experienced handling and training.