An english bull terrier is a completely different breed from an american pit bull terrier, but they are often lumped together by public officials and the media as potentially dangerous dogs. Since the staffordshire bull terrier is a strong, muscular dog, you will want to start him off right by choosing a high quality, nutritional diet. The staffordshire bull terrier, aka the staffie, is a smoothcoated, active, and agile dog with great strength for his size. Breed of the month staffordshire bull terrier bark busters. This is a friendly staffordshire bull terrier page. This dog is the picture of power, yet it is surprisingly agile and quick on its feet. Staffordshire bull terrier, breed of terrier developed in 19thcentury england for fighting other dogs in pits. Below you will find many books specific to the staffordshire bull terrier. It originated in the city of birmingham and in the black country of staffordshire from crossbreeding between the bulldog and the english white terrier. Dog trainer helps micheal owen learn to control staffordshire bull.
How to train your staffordshire bull terrier download ebook. Border collie bull staffy dog breed facts and information. Pdf download best of breed staffordshire bull terrier. The cost of insuring a male 3 year old staffie in the north of england would be. As noted by respected pit bull rescue organization badrap, dogs commonly identified as pit bulls are quite often a mix of multiple breeds. The staffordshire bull terrier modern dog magazine. A staffordshire bull terrier may not be right for you. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Click download or read online button to get how to train your staffordshire bull terrier book now. The staffordshire bull terrier requires a good amount of human interaction and attention, something that children are often more than willing to give. This book will prove invaluable to active members of the breed fancies and pet owners alike, as it offers information concerning history, breed conformation, management, and health care. The staffordshire bull terrier should do well on a highquality dog food, whether commercially manufactured or homeprepared with your veterinarians supervision and approval.
New, your staffordshire bull terrier, steve bradde. The staffordshire bull terrier is rated high on bark busters list of. Like most dogs, staffies do shed and may shed quite heavily for a short period once or twice a year. The american staffordshire terrier and the staffordshire bull terrier have similar names. Dogs staffordshire bull terrier free training course. Here is a brief overview of the characteristics of different terrier mix breeds. Dog breeds like the american bulldog, american bully, american pit bull terrier, staffordshire bull terrier, and the american staffordshire terrier are generally classified and referred to as pit bulls. Staffordshire bull terrier dog breed facts and traits. The backyard doesnt have air conditioning or a heater. By playing these types of games you are teaching your dog bad habits, not good ones. Border collie bull staffy dog breed facts and information wag. Like the border collie, the staffordshire bull terrier was known for its agility in the. To stop bad behaviors like this, its important to consider how you respond to the bad behavior.
This strong canine was originally bred for dog fighting and ratting in the pits but found themselves somewhat unemployed when the cruel practices were banned in england. If you dont see the book that interests you, then feel free to use our quick book search tool below. Seeing a staffordshire bull terrier looking forlornly out of a kennel is sadly a common sight at rescue centres. The staffordshire bull terrier is a british breed of shorthaired terrier of medium size. The border collie bull staffy mix results from the parent breeds the border collie and the staffordshire bull terrier. Sui was a typical staffordshire bull terrier in another way. Watson on a journey to fix their bad habits and tame their hounds. Aug 26, 2018 a staffordshire bull terrier has a wonderfully easy to manage coat. Dogs 101 staffordshire bull terrier top dog facts about the staffordshire bull terrier duration.
Staffordshire bull terrier breeders should test for hereditary cataracts and l2 hga, l2hydroxyglutaric aciduria, a rare disorder that affects the breed. Staffordshire bull terrier dog breed information and pictures. Although he was created in 19thcentury britain to be a small, fast fighting dog, those days are long past. Whether you are starting at the beginning with a bouncy puppy, or teaching your older dog a few more manners, treats, used either as a lure or reward, can be a great help in getting the desired results. Despite this somewhat violent origin, dogs of this breed are instinctively loving and friendly.
Cooper a staffordshire bull terrier adopted in march 2018 by the staffordshire police for training as a police dog, the first of this breed in staffordshire. You dont have to let me on the couch, but a small part of the kitchen is much better than sleeping in the snow. Download the staffordshire bull terrier is one of the most popular breeds of dog, and here at last is a book to do it justice. It provides interesting information on the history of the breed, their misunderstood temperament and for those interested in showing the requirements to enter. Temperament and behavior are also shaped by raising and training. Owners that deny what can happen, in fact insist that it will never happen with their dog are the irresponsible owners that should not have this type of. Jock a staffordshire bull terrier cross, subject of sir percy fitzpatricks book jock of the bushveld 1907. Each book is written by an expert on the breed or animal concerned, and covers choosing a pet, basic obedience, exercise and health care, plus much more with the specific breed in mind. This is a courageous, extremely obedient, highly intelligent, and affectionate breed possessing a sense of humor. Staffordshire bull terrier dog breed facts and information. We have created this site, all about staffies, to help you with all kinds of staffy related information. Most striking of all, however, are the huge muscles and wide jaws. Pdf staffordshire bull terriers download full pdf book. But compared with many longer haired breeds this is a minor event.
The staffordshire bull terrier, stafford for short, is funloving and playful and though this breed will not look for a fight, they will not back down if challenged. Staffordshire bull terrier dog breed facts, highlights. Its much easier to manage and train an 8weekold puppy than it is to correct a 50 to 60. You can have lots of fun training and understanding your staffordshire bull terrier, and learning about their different behavior symptoms and more. Blue cross takes in over 400 unwanted and abandoned staffies every year. A wellbred staffordshire bull terrier can cost you anything from. He has moved up from 94 th place in american kennel club registrations to 74 th.
A staffordshire bull terrier has a wonderfully easy to manage coat. The staffordshire bull terrier will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. Whats the difference between the staffordshire bull terrier. Thank you all for liking and lets keep spreading the staffie love habits, traveling, grooming, health care, and senior care. If you want to know the secrets to successfully raising a staffordshire bull terrier into much more than just a loving companion then get started right away its the simplest way to get back 100 times what you put into training your staffordshire bull terrier today. The complete guide to staffordshire bull terriers lp media. An occasional once over with a short haired bristle brush is all thats usually required. They are especially great when it comes to training your staffordshire bull terrier. The staffordshire bull terrier is a member of the terrier group of breeds. Feb 20, 2007 dogs 101 staffordshire bull terrier top dog facts about the staffordshire bull terrier duration.
The pet owners guide series, including new titles, now comprises 35 books on dog breeds or training and 16 titles on other animals. The staffordshire bull terriers popularity has increased steadily over the past decade. Because they have been victims of dog fighting in the past and have a strong appearance, they are wrongfully thought to be aggressive. The breed was created by crossing the bulldog, then a longerlegged and more agile dog, with a terrier, possibly the fox terrier or one of the old breeds known as the white english and the blackandtan terriers. Pit bulls are energetic, tenacious, bulky bodied, squareshaped head dogs that are the descendants of bulldogs and terriers. You will also learn all about the background of the breed, its history, breed predisposed diseases, and special traits. Jul 22, 2019 in the complete guide to staffordshire bull terriers you will learn everything you need to know from start to end. Whether you own a staffie, or are considering it, existing owners agree that this is the must have owners manual. Staffordshire bull terrier temperament, personality, training, behavior, pros and cons, advice, and information, by michele welton, dog trainer, behavioral consultant, author of 15 dog books.
American staffordshire terrier temperament cuteness. The more interaction there is, the more the dog and its owners will learn each others likes and. See below for full list of staffordshire bull terrier characteristics. Do staffordshire bull terriers make good family pets. Rarely will you read a detailed book that gives factual information, good and bad, about a breed so that. It is very active indoors and will do okay with a small yard. Get the definitive staffordshire bull terrier ownership guide. It was bred as a fighting dog and, until blood sports were banned in 1835, was used for badger baiting, ratting, bullbaiting and dog fighting. Hybrid breeds are often crossbred in order to eliminate previous health conditions. The staffordshire bull terrier is a dog that needs two things in life close human contact and a chance to play. They date at least as far back as the 15 th century, when bullbaiting the harassment of a bull by a bulldog was not only the preferred way to tenderize meat on the hoof, it was also a popular form of public entertainment. Rarely will you read a detailed book that gives factual information, good and bad, about a breed so that the reader may make a formative decision about.
The former pages history now serves to provide attribution for that content in the latter page, and it must not be deleted so long as the latter page exists. How to curb unwanted dog behaviors american kennel club. The best of breed series is a groundbreaking truly breed specific book, from the first page to the last and is perfect for all pet parents. This is important because if the am staff is not wellsocialized beginning at an early age, hell develop bad habits that will be hard to break later in life.
Watchman military mascot of the staffordshire regiment. The staffordshire bull terrier is the fifth most popular breed in the u. Thus, english bull terriers may be targeted for future banning in certain areas, or refusal of homeowner insurance policies. Staffordshire bull terrier temperament, personality, training, behavior, pros.
Thank you all for liking and lets keep spreading the staffie love bull terrier is a completely different breed from an american pit bull terrier, but they are often lumped together by public officials and the media as potentially dangerous dogs. The staffordshire bull terrier should do well on a highquality dog food, whether commercially manufactured or homeprepared with your veterinarians. Many communities and housing options dont allow this breed, leading to their placement in shelters when owners need to move or discover breed. Could be dangerous in the wrong hands and bad habits must be nipped in.
Staffies originated in england, where they were developed to fight bulls, bears, and other dogs. I even read a train your bull terrier book that was specific to her. The characteristics of a staffordshire bull terrier puppy and. American staffordshire terrier training special free bonus inside are you ready to train your american staffordshire terrier because, this staffy training book and system begins from the car ride.
The staffordshire bul terrier standard staffordshire bull terrier requires a good amount of human interaction and attention, something that children are often more than willing to give. The staffordshire bull terrier possesses tremendous stamina and must have plenty. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The staffordshire bull terrier dog breed of today is a fine companion known for their courage, intelligence and love of children. Like many other hybrid breeds, the origin of this breed is widely unknown. This book aims to shed light on some misconceptions about the breed, as well as provide you with all you need to know about them, whether you are buying or rescuing a staffordshire bull terrier. How to train your staffordshire bull terrier download. Jan 06, 2008 i own my first staffordshire bull terrier and i found this book very helpful with the basics of the breed.
The various bully breeds, as theyre nicknamed, have been around for centuries. He is far too much a people dog to be exiled to the yard, and far too much an athlete to be stuck inside all day. In the complete guide to staffordshire bull terriers you will learn everything you need to know from start to end. Keep in mind that the inheritance of temperament is less predictable than the inheritance of physical traits such as size or shedding. Staffordshire bull terrier dog breed information, pictures. Staffordshire bull terriers have an unearned bad reputation. If you yell at your dog when he jumps on people, you are letting him know his bad behavior paid off.
Average cost to keepcare for a staffordshire bull terrier. Thank you all for liking and lets keep spreading the staffie love best of breed hardcover january 6, 2008 by alec waters author 4. Michael owens staffordshire bull terrier attacked another dog earlier this. You may click on any of the book titles in order to view more detailed information on the specific book selected. Due to their selective breeding though, they can do bad things. The more interaction there is, the more the dog and its owners will learn each others likes and dislikes. Over 250 color photos as well as a gallery of historical black and white photos photos depict the past and present of the staffordshire terriers. You will also learn all about the background of the breed, its history. Ken fosters beautiful book im a good dog continues to climb the charts. The kibble should include an identified protein as the first ingredient followed by vegetable, fruits and added vitamins and minerals. Staffordshire bull terrier counted amongst the worlds most courageous and versatile dogs, the staffordshire bull terrier proves to be an excellent companion for family and a flawless watchdog.
Terriers are bold and energetic dogs that may not go well with other pets. Heartbreakingly, staffies really struggle to adapt to kennel life because of their sheer love of spending time with people a need which, as hard as we try. American staffordshire terrier training book for dogs. Our aim is to help you build a healthy and happy relationship with your staffy. The staffordshire bull terrier breed is the most misunderstood and misrepresented dog breed there is. Dogs staffordshire bull terrier free training course on. Staffordshire bull terrier dog breed everything about staffies. Once known by such names as bullandterrier, half and half, and pit. Staffordshire bull terrier temperament, personality, training, behavior, pros and cons, advice, and information, by michele welton, dog trainer, behavioral consultant, author of.
It was one of the breeds used for bull and bear baiting before the 19th century when sports such as cockfighting were common place and animal rights not yet fully in place. The staffordshire bull terrier possesses tremendous stamina and must have plenty of exercise, which needs to include a daily walk or jog. The american pit bull terrier is the only recognized pit bull breed, but the. Buy staffordshire bull terrier books and get the best deals. Thank you all for liking and lets keep spreading the staffie love may 03, 2017 the staffordshire bull terrier originated in england and is a tenacious and courageous short coat breed. The staffordshire bull terrier is one of the most popular breeds of dog, and here at last is a book to do it justice. The staffordshire bull terrier is a toughlooking character. Staffordshire bull terrier books and training information. Staffordshire bull terrier breed of dog britannica.
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