The American Staffordshire Terrier (Staffie) is the descendant of bull fighting dogs from the 18th century. In Staffordshire, England, a Bullterrier breed was developed by crossing Bulldogs with other terrier breeds. This breeding resulted to the Staffordshire Terrier, a well-muscled, energetic and combative dog breed.
The Staffordshire Terrier was a famous contender in the violent and bloody sport of bull baiting and bear baiting. However, when this event was illegalized in the United Kingdom, breeders brought their Staffordshire Terriers to the United States and there many developments occurred in order to soften the fighting abilities of these dogs. This breeding process often included other dog breeds and two of the results were the current American Staffordshire Terrier (Staffie) and American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT).
In the US, the Staffordshire Terrier was designed to have a broader and more powerful head and heavier weight. The resulting American Staffordshire Terrier (Staffie) was labeled as the show dog and the American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) was labeled as the fighting dog. Today, these two dogs are considered as two different breeds by the American Kennel Club.
The Staffie and APBT relatively have the same gentle qualities and are considered as great pets of many families today. Both breeds are great as watchdogs, guard dogs, police dogs and even weight pullers. Compared to their British cousin, the Staffordshire Terrier, the Staffie and APBT are comparably larger and heavier.
The Staffie is a cheerful, fun loving, even tempered and confident dog. It has a loving and gentle disposition that's why people often take him in as a family pet. Towards the master and his family, this dog is very loyal, affectionate and kind.
The Staffie is a tractable, eager to please and protective companion. It is also very bright and fearless that it does not mind fighting with other animals and humans in order to defend its master and his property. However, socialization with other dog breeds, other animals and strangers is possible for this dog so long as he is trained at an early age.
The Staffie appears to be muscular, stocky and powerful. It has a broad and powerful skull, a short and strong snout, and strong jaws. Its weight can range between 57 to 67 pounds and its height stands between 16 to 19 inches.
The coat of this dog is short, thick and glossy. The colors are a combination of white and any other colors provided that the white color dominates the coat by 80%. Daily exercise is very essential to this dog's physical and mental health therefore, at the daily, this dog should be taken for walks or run.
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Staffordshire Bull Terriers are a multi-purpose breed with a strong build and friendly nature. This book features useful tips on how to maintain a proper diet for your Staffordshire Bull Terriers to help ward off obesity. |
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Tuff Plush toys are made to be three times stronger than regular plush. Soft, squeezable toys with a canvas underlayment and nylon reinforced seams for added strength. Rug dogs have minimal stuffing |
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