Archive for the ‘Staffordshire Terrier’ Category
The Staffordshire bulls or bull terriers are known for their superior strength because of their well built sizes. Their variety of these terrier dogs is one of a musc ular and stocky type but is also recognized for their agility. Surprisingly, this breed is one of the two breeds recognized by the UK Kennel Club as very appropriate for children.
Furthermore, their types ranked 5th when it comes to dog popularity in the UK, where the breed originated.
Interestingly, Staffies are the only breed of terrier dogs that are “totally reliable” as it relates to standard of breed.
Listed here are some of the basic facts breeders would really love to know about Staffies:
Category: Terrier
Living Environment: either indoors or outdoors
Coat: smooth (or silky like most terriers), dense, and short
Colors: black, brindle, red, blue, fawn; or any of
the aforementioned colors mixed with white
Weight: between 24 and 38 pounds
Height: between 14 and 16 inches
Temperament: aggressive towards other pets but very friendly with children
Health Issues: heat stroke, cataracts, and breathing issues
Care and Exercise Pointers:
• Bathe when necessary.
• Brush their coat only occasionally using a brush with firm
bristles.
• Rub down their coat with a chamois or towel to remove
hairs that are loose.
• Their physique needs a planned exercise routine which may include a daily play time while on a leash.
• Bear in mind they should be on leash while walking in public places.
Origin/History:
The staffordshire bull Bull Terrier /em>, also known as the Staffies, are known to have originated around the 17th century. Since dog fighting gained a surge of popularity over bull baiting, it became absolutely necessary to develop a breed of dog that is agile, strong, and has a more punishing head than the Bulldog.
In this light, fighting Bulldogs of that period of time were breed with some terrier blood. The hybrid was known as the Pit Dog or the Bull and Terrier. The new cross breed became well known for their tenacity and fearlessness, and inspite of their reputation of being furious with other animals they were excellent companions especially with children.
The Staffie pit dog became a beloved of steelworkers and miners alike. The breed also provided chain makers of the
“Black Country” with extra income when worked against ratters or badgers.
With the enforcement of the Humane Act in 1835 completely banning games like dog fighting and bull baiting. However, a group of men in the Staffordshire chose to maintain their breed of dogs by getting them involved with public events.
Over the years, the breeders themselves changed the name of the dog into Staffordshire bull terriers to distinguish its build from the English bull terrier. However, the name of the dog was officially registered only in 1935 by the American Kennel Club.
In 1938, a few Staffies gained popularity as Champions at the Birmingham National. The popularity of Ch. Lady Eve and were Ch. Gentleman Jim reached many developed.
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