Staffordshire Bull Terrier

The Staffie, Stafford, Staffross, Staffy or Staff is other names for the Staffordshire bull terrier. This terrier has a stocky athletic build, medium in size with a well defined muscular body. Because this breed is naturally muscular, they appear intimidating to other, but they do have a natural fondness for other people. With this in mind they are not well suited for guarding purposes. So don’t be deceived by it’s looks.

Active Terrier Breed

The Staffordshire bull terrier also has a good tolerance level with children. They adapt well to any sort of living situation but because they are an active breed they require a lot of exercise so taking them outdoor often is a good idea.

They have a short fore face, a wide mouth, dark round eyes and small ears. The Staffordshire bull terrier also have very pronounced cheek muscles, with their lips showing no signs of looseness meaning they seldom drool. The Staffordshire bull terrier has a nice smooth fur coat that clings tightly to their body which comes in many colors such as: brindle, black, red, fawn, blue, white, or any blending of these colors with white with liver-colored and black and tan terriers that less common.

The Staffie is Overall a Healthy Breed

This terrier is 14 to 16 in (36 to 41 cm) in height and weigh in at 24 to 32 lb (11 to 15 kg) (male dogs are normally heavier).

An overall healthy breed of dog, the Staffordshire bull terrier can suffer from health problems that are also common to other dog breeds such as: cataracts, hip dysplasia and respiratory (breathing) problems. If you are purchasing a Staffie from a breeder, always be sure the breeder is reputable because others may try to sell you a pup that appears healthy but could turn out not to be as such. The Staffie can live for 12-14 years on average.