| Identification of a Staffordshire bull terrier isn't | | | | bred. The temperament of a Staffordshire bull terrier |
| difficult. You do not need an expert eye for this. This | | | | is its greatest asset so breeding should be done |
| dog is burly and powerfully built. You would surely | | | | keeping in mind the temperament of the parents. |
| notice its broad head, thick neck and deep chest. The | | | | There are also many health concerns that should be |
| potent jaws with great muscles and undersized | | | | taken into consideration and dogs should be health |
| droopy ears complete the body contours of this | | | | tested before going ahead with breeding. |
| English breed. | | | | The breed standard of Staffordshire bull terrier |
| A Staffordshire bull terrier might be black, brindle, | | | | The Standard refers to the 'blueprint' of Staffordshire |
| white or a reddish tan. The original name of this | | | | bull terrier. This is actually the ideal representative of |
| particular breed of dogs was bull terrier. Later, it was | | | | the breed. There are some particular features, which |
| changed to its present name. However, do not get it | | | | do not tally with the idea of a Staffordshire bull |
| confused with an American Pit Bull Terrier. Although | | | | terrier. Like, white and liver colors are strictly |
| they look similar any lover of either breed could not | | | | non-acceptable ones for the 'ideal' breed. |
| mistake one for the other. | | | | Keeping within the ideal standard there are some |
| When you bring home a dog, you want it as your | | | | attributes that should be avoided when pairing dogs. |
| lovable pet. A 'Staffy' is not only devoted to you; it | | | | Strictly, avoid a pink nose. The eye color is preferably |
| also possesses a very friendly spirit and a love of | | | | black. Avoid a pink pair of eyes, unless they are |
| children that has given the nickname of the "nanny | | | | enclosed with a white coat with short ears. Complete |
| dog". | | | | drop or full prick will be considered a defect. The |
| These dogs are fighters by nature and are | | | | 'model' tallness (at shoulder) and related weight is 14 |
| aggressive too with other dogs. Therefore, it is to be | | | | to 16 inches/28 to 38 pounds (bitches, 24 to 34 |
| borne in mind to keep away your 'staffy' from other | | | | pounds). Go for tight and clean lips. A tail that is too |
| same sex dogs. It becomes a mandatory rule for the | | | | stretched or badly curled is an imperfection and the |
| 'un-neutered' male dogs. Therefore, always keep a | | | | legs should be parallel when viewed from behind. |
| strict vigil over cohabitation of your 'Staffy' and its | | | | Of course, these are attributes that are desired |
| companions. Two Staffies should never be left alone | | | | when showing Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and again to |
| for long periods. | | | | meet the idea standards of the breed. Any dog that |
| While breeding a Staffordshire bull terrier, the most | | | | is born with these traits are loving and adorable pets |
| important consideration you have to make is its | | | | just like all the rest. |
| temperament. Remember, that the objective of | | | | Remember, a 'Staffy Bull', is very intelligent, brave |
| breeding is to improve the breed. Merely because a | | | | and a faithful dog. It could become an indispensable |
| SBT is KC registered does not mean it should be | | | | part of your family if trained well. |