Dog
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Terrier 
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Champions
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Pronunciation:
staf-erd-sheer bool ter-ee-er
Breed Description:
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed of dog is a medium sized breed of dog that is known for their sturdy and muscular appearance. They should have a very thick chest, muscular build and a slightly longer body than it is tall. The dog should be stocky in appearance but should never look fat. In addition, they should be a very agile dog with a very large, square head and noticeably strong jaws. The small ears should either be rose shaped or half pricked. The tail should be long and taper to a point.
The coat of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier should be short and thick. It should cover the dog completely and should be hard in texture and shiny. They can be found in several colors including any shade of brindle, red, white, blue, black and fawn. The coat can be solid or colored with white markings.
Temperament:
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed of dog is an affectionate and loving breed that can be a well-rounded family dog. They are generally very people oriented and thrive when they can be with their owners. They are very intelligent dogs that can learn quickly. In addition, they are usually eager to please their owners as long as they have strong owners who can set clear and consistent rules. This is not a breed for new or inexperienced dog owners. The breed can do very well with children and is usually very patient and gentle with them. In addition, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier can do well with other animals and with proper socialization, they can do well with other dogs. The breed is known for being very courageous and tend to be suspicious of strangers. They will protect their family with their own life and can make an excellent guard dog.
Height:
The average height for a Staffordshire Bull Terrier is between 13 to 15 inches for a female and 14 to 16 inches for a male.
Weight:
The average weight for a Staffordshire Bull Terrier is between 23 to 35 pounds for a female and 25 to 38 pounds for a male.
Health Problems:
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed of dog is considered to be a very healthy breed of dog with few health problems. However, the last decade has seen an increase in health problems including L-2 Hydroxyglutaric Aciduria, Allergies, Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, Patellar Luxation, Demodectic Mange and Juvenile Cataracts.
Living Conditions:
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed of dog can live anywhere, including apartments if they are properly exercised. However, the ideal is a home with a large fenced yard. They should not live outdoors since they can suffer from aggression problems if they are left on their own too much.
Exercise:
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed of dog is an active breed and they really do need a lot of exercise. Expect to give them about 60 minutes of exercise each day or about three very long walks. They make excellent jogging companions.
Life Expectancy:
10 to 16 years
Grooming:
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed of dog is a very easy breed to groom and they require little to no maintenance to keep their coats healthy. On average, you should expect to brush your dog on a weekly basis to remove dead hairs and dirt. A wipe down with a damp cloth will keep them clean and they should only be bathed when it is absolutely necessary. Ears should be cleaned on a regular basis and nails should be clipped once or twice a week.
Origin:
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed of dog was developed during the early 1800's and was the result of crossing the English Bulldog with several terrier breeds. The primary use of the breed was as a fighting dog, which was becoming a popular sport in England during that time. The result was a well-rounded dog that was aggressive towards other dogs but towards people. Because of their fighting ability, the breed became popular quickly and was imported into the United States shortly after being developed. There, they went on to developed both the American Staffordshire Terrier and the American Pitbull Terrier. When dog fighting was banned, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier fell out of favor, however, dedicated breeders managed to keep it from going extinct and have continued to develop its gentler qualities. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
