Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Also called Stafford and Staffy
- Great with kids
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a small and powerful breed of dog that was originally bred in England for bull baiting. They are intelligent, loyal, and protective, and make excellent companion dogs.
- Weight
- 24–37 lb (11–17 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 14–16 in (36–41 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Smooth
- Origin
- Staffordshire and the Black Country, United Kingdom (19th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Great with children
- Other dogs: Wary of other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
- Barking: Barks a little
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Very little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Bold
Courageous
Intelligent
Tenacious
Trustworthy
Coat colours
Any of these with white, black, blue, brindle, brindle with white, fawn, red and white
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 29–37 lb (13–17 kg) | 24–33 lb (11–15 kg) |
| Height | 14–16 in (36–41 cm) | 14–16 in (36–41 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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Breeds of a similar size
All medium breeds
Sources
- Official Standard of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- The Staffordshire Bull Terrier - AKC Standard (SBTCA) (opens in a new tab)
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier Dog Breed Health and Care - PetMD (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).