Is a staffordshire bull terrier right for your family. This created a range of bull terriers that would fight each other, until this sport too was outlawed in britain and other countries in 1835. Best staffy training books 8 books for staffordshire bull terrier. The staffordshire bull terrier is one of the most popular breeds of dog, and here at last is a book to do it justice. Staffordshire bull terrier dog breed profile petfinder. His loyalty knows no bounds and his rightly proud owner is the center of his universe. Staffordshire bull terrier breeders should test for hereditary cataracts and l2 hga, l2hydroxyglutaric aciduria, a rare disorder that affects the breed. Staffordshire bull terrier, dog breeds, books barnes. The first staffordshire bull terriers brought to the united states lived their lives out simply as companions. Breed history staffordshire bull terrier club of america.
The staffordshire bull terrier is a funloving character that loves playing with their family and friends. Staffordshire bull terrier dog breed guide youtube. It originated in the city of birmingham and in the black country of. It should be of great strength for its size and, although muscular, should be active and agile. The story of the staffordshire bull terrier is a relatively brief one in the grand scheme of canine history, but it can be confused by the several different names hung on the breed at various times.
See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Despite this somewhat violent origin, dogs of this breed are instinctively loving and friendly. Bulldog crossed with the black and tan terrier, and was developed as a fighting dog. Download the staffordshire bull terrier is one of the most popular breeds of dog, and here at last is a book to do it justice. Rules and regulations are contained in the kennel club year book. The staffordshire bull terrier will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. This comprehensive owners guide provides you with the most critical information, resources, and training strategies needed to successfully raise and care for your staffordshire bull terrier. Staffy bull pit dog breed facts and information wag. The staffordshire bull terrier is an english breed of shorthaired terrier of medium size. The staffordshire bull terrier shares the same ancestry as the bull terrier, i. Staffordshire bull terrier breed of dog britannica. It originated in the city of birmingham and in the black country of staffordshire from crossbreeding between the bulldog and the english white terrier.
Staffies originated in england, where they were developed to fight bulls, bears, and other dogs. The staffordshire bull terrier, stafford for short, is funloving and playful and though this breed will not look for a fight, they will not back down if challenged. The american staffordshire terrier and the american pit bull terrier are now considered to be two separate dog breeds, the first recognized by the american kennel club in the united states and the second recognized by the united kennel club in england, but their respective breed standards are written as such that some individual dogs are able to be dually registered in both countries. The most commonly banned breeds are pit bull breeds, such as the american staffordshire terrier, staffordshire bull terrier and american pit bull terrier. They are energetic, fun loving dogs and in great demand as the allround family dog. The complete staffordshire bull terrier book of the breed hardcover september, 2000. It provides interesting information on the history of the breed, their misunderstood temperament and for those interested in showing the requirements to enter. Best of breed staffordshire bull terrier, alec waters. The staffordshire bull terrier is a small to medium sized breed of dog that was first bred by crossing bulldogs old fashioned ones with terriers. The staffordshire terrier was accepted for registration in the american kennel club stud book in 1936. These beautifully designed books, written by breed experts are sure to be a great addition to. The staffordshire bull terrier modern dog magazine.
Staffordshire bull terrier dog breed facts and information wag. Staffordshire bull terrier pictures and informations dog. Terrier to respect you and by following the 11step care program in my book. Here some grew bigger and taller in response to their duties in a new and wilder country. It was one of the breeds used for bull and bear baiting before the 19th century when sports such as cockfighting were common place and animal rights not yet fully in place. The best of breed series is a groundbreaking truly breed specific book, from the first page to the last and is perfect for all pet parents. The staffordshire bull terrier is a smoothcoated dog. Book in a consultation with your local greencross vets if youd like to know more. By the mid1800s, staffordshire terriers had arrived in america. Staffordshire bull terrier dog breed information and pictures. Author james beaufoy covers the staffordshire bull terrier, and written in an accessible style, this book focuses on providing practical information about caring for your staffordshire bull terrier, and will be an essential resource for all dog owners and professionals. We offer uptodate news, insiders scoop and feature articles by eminent breed writers on myriad subjects, including the history, breeding, training, feeding, care and conditioning of the staffordshire bull terrier. The staffordshire bull terrier is a member of the terrier group of breeds.
Staffordshire bull terrier dog breed book pet love. The staffordshire bull terrier originated in england and is a tenacious and courageous short coat breed. When the founder of the bull terrier james hinks added other breeds like. Training a staffordshire bull terrier can be a very stressful and complicated. The staffordshire bull terrier possesses tremendous stamina and must have plenty of exercise, which needs to include a daily walk or jog. Among purebreds, the staffordshire bull terrier stands out as being an athletic breed, a fact all too few staffords fanciers fully appreciate and those owning.
I own my first staffordshire bull terrier and i found this book very helpful with the basics of the breed. Their love of a good game is rivaled only by their need for human companionship. This is a friendly staffordshire bull terrier page. Staffordshire bull terrier, breed of terrier developed in 19thcentury england for fighting other dogs in pits. The complete staffordshire bull terrier book of the breed danny gilmour on. The staffordshire bull terrier is a muscular and affectionate dog often plagued by breedspecific laws. Its also free to add your dogs pedigees to our site. Eventually, the akc recognized the two types as separate breeds. The complete staffordshire bull terrier book of the breed. What breed is the staffordshire bull terrier answers. This book is very good for those first coming into the breed. Often, any breed that appears to be a pit bull mix is subject to bsl, regardless of whether it has bully genes or not.
Their fighting history still shows in their dual personality and. It is very active indoors and will do okay with a small yard. Brave, loyal and playful, staffies live life at a million miles an hour. The breed was created by crossing the bulldog, then a longerlegged and more agile dog, with a terrier, possibly the fox terrier or one of the old breeds known as the white english and. Although descended from dogs breed for bull baiting and pit fighting, and unfortunately still used by unscrupulous owners in illegal dog fighting circles, american staffordshire terriers have many remarkable qualities, including their gameness, trainability, loyalty and affection. American staffordshire terrier information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the akc breed standard. The staffordshire bull terrier, also called the stafford, staffy, or staffie, is a mediumsized dog of somewhat short stature with a muscular, athletic body ideal for its original purpose of dogfighting.
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