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Non-sporting Breeds
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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Pedigree Points
Recognized: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI, KC (GB), KUSA
Height: 14-16 in (35.5-40.5cm)
Weight: Dog: 28-38 lb (12.5-17kg) Bitch: 24-34 lb (11 -15.5kg)
Coat: Smooth, short, and dense
Color: Red, fawn, white, black, or blue, or any one of these colors with white; any shade of brindle, or any shade of brindle with white
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The Staffordshire Bull Terrier should not be confused
with the American Staffordshire Terrier, or Pit Bull,
which has been developed along quite different lines.
The lovable Staffordshire or Staffy has a bloody
history. It derived from the crossing of an Old English
Bulldog and a terrier, most likely the extinct Black
and Tan, at a time when bull-baiting and dog fighting
were two of the most popular "sports" in Britain.
The resultant dogs had the ideal
attributes for combat: the
strength and tenacity of a
bulldog coupled with the agility
and quick wits of a terrier. When
bull-baiting and, thereafter, dog
fighting were outlawed in Britain, the
Staffy was developed along gentler lines
as a companion dog.
The Staffy is one of the most popular
pets and show dogs. It makes a fine
household dog as well as guard,
being an affectionate and game
companion that adores children.
However, it is not averse to
having a fight with its fellows,
usually emerging the victor, and
so it is sensible to keep it on the
leash while out walking. This
totally reliable, smooth-coated
dog is easy to look after,
requiring little other than
regular brushing. |
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