Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Other Names: Staffy, Staff, SBT, Stafford, Staffy Bull, Nanny Dog
Country of Origin: England
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): Terrier
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC): Terriers
United Kennel Club (UKC): Terrier
Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC): Terriers
The Kennel Club (KC): Terrier
Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA): Terrier
National Kennel Club (NKC): Recognized
New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC): Terrier
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a medium-sized, short-coated dog, stocky, muscular, with athletic ability. His head is broad, with a short foreface; dark, round, medium-sized eyes, with dark rims; a black nose; and rose or half prick ears. His tail is short and tapering, and carried like an old-fashioned pump handle.
A muscular, short-coated house dog who can live in town if exercised; little grooming, a generally quiet voice with his people, and strength that wants manners.
- Height
- 14-16 inches
- Weight
- Males: 28-38 pounds; Females: 26-34 pounds
- Color
- Red, fawn, white, black, any shade of brindle or blue, or any of these colors mixed with white; also liver and black and tan
- Coat
- Smooth, short and close to the skin
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
- Litter size
- 5–8 puppies
Temperament
Special Note: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier will often be included in "breed-ban" legislation, as many people brand Staffordshires under the same name a Pit Bull type dogs. Much confusion still remains in regards to the Pit Bull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The name "Staffordshire Terrier" was adopted by some Pit Bull Terrier owners and was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936. Later, the word "American" was added to reduce confusion with its smaller British cousin, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Not all breeders, however, agreed with the standard adopted by the AKC, and continued to use the name American Pit Bull Terrier for their lines.
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Crosses that include the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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