subject: Easily Train Your Terrier Dogs [print this page] It is important to note, Staffies are the only breed of canine that are "totally
reliable" as it relates to standard of breed.
Here are some of the fundamental facts breeders would really love to know about Staffies:
Category: Terrier Dogs
Living Environment: either indoors or outdoors
Coat: smooth (or silky like most terriers), dense, and short
Colors: black, brindle, red, blue, fawn; or any of the aforementioned colors mixed with white.
Weight: between 24 and 38 pounds
Height: between 14 and 16 inches
Temperament: aggressive towards other animals but very lovable with children
Health Issues: heat stroke, cataracts, and breathing problems
Care and Exercise Secrets:
Bathe whenever needed.
Brush their coat only occasionally using a brush with firm
bristles.
Rub down their coat with a chamois or towel to remove
hairs that are loose.
Their physique requires a planned exercise routine which may include a daily play time
while on a leash.
It is to be noted that they should be on leash while walking in public places.
Origin/History:
The Staffordshire bull terriers, also known as the Staffies, are known to have been in existence about the 17th century. Since dog fighting gained a surge of popularity over bull baiting, it became a must to develop a breed of dog that is agile, strong, and has a more punishing head than the Bulldog.
In this light, fighting Bulldogs of that period of time were crossed with some terrier blood. The hybrid was known as the Pit Dog or the Bull and Terrier. The new mix breed became famous for their tenacity and courage, and despite their reputation of being furious with other animals they were excellent companions especially with children.
The Staffie pit dog became a beloved of steelworkers and miners alike. The breed also provided chain makers of the "Black Country" with extra income when worked against ratters or badgers.
With the enforcement of the Humane Act in 1835 completely outlawing games like dog fighting and bull baiting. However, a group of men in the Staffordshire chose to maintain their breed of dogs by getting them involved with public events.
Through the years, the breeders themselves changed the name of the dog into Staffordshire bull terriers to distinguish its build from the English bull terrier dogs. However, the name of the dog was officially registered only in 1935 by the American Kennel Club.
In 1938, some Staffies gained popularity as Champions at the Birmingham National. The popularity of Ch. Lady Eve and were Ch. Gentleman Jim reached many established countries which will include France, Australia, Germany, Spain, Holland and even the USA. Since then, Staffies became successful as show dogs and were very popular when compared to other terrier breeds.
The Stafford bull terrier, has certainly become a very popular pet while at the same time retaining reputations that have been won through generations of fighting dogs bred for tenacity, courage, agility, and most importantly, its reliability and great affinity with people especially with children.
At present, you can truly say that the bull is not so much of a bully as previously thought. In fact, the bull is fully reliable as a child's pet.
by: Roger Ramey
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