Staffordshire Bull Terrier Puppy

If you want to have a Staffordshire Bull Terrier Puppy, you must be ready to do a lot of self-sacrifice. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier should not be confused with the American Staffordshire Terrier. Although these two breeds do have a certain genetic kinship, they are different. The American Staffordshire Terrier is larger than the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

It is admissible that Staffordshire Bull Terrier Puppies look very similar to those of the American Staffordshire Terrier. Both breeds are characterized by a bold and indomitable temperament and eagerness to protect their territories and loved ones against enemies. American Staffordshire Terriers can be extremely dog-aggressive, which is probably due to their rich dog-fighting experience. However, these dogs are not overly aggressive toward strangers, and they make excellent friends for children. They have a wonderful way of figuring out when to be angry and when to keep peace.

American Staffordshire Terriers measure 16-19 inches high at the withers, and they weigh about 57-67 pounds. There are larger species, but body proportion is absolutely imperative with this breed. These dogs have a square body built, emphasized by strong and not very long limbs, broad and deep chest, well arched neck, powerful back and a broad head. The jaws are very powerful, and they close in a firm scissors bite. Because Staffordshire Bull Terrier Puppies closely resemble Amstaff puppies, buyers should be very careful when choosing a dog for themselves.

Both American Staffordshire Terriers and Staffordshire Bull Terriers bear a certain relation to early Bulldogs, which were widely used in bullbaiting, bearbaiting, and dog-fighting shows. These activities required tremendous strength and stamina, and breeders strove to cultivate ferocity and fighting spirit in their dogs. When these sports were outlawed in 1835, fighter dogs seemed to have lost their designation, and their future was called in question. Dog-fighting competitions continued even after the ban was imposed, because they were easier to hush up than bullbaiting contests. Dog fights required smaller dogs, and in an effort to create a suitable specimen, the gene of the Manchester Terrier was added. These dogs also proved valuable as vermin controllers and hunting companions, because they had a great sense of smell and could hold prey for a long time.

American Staffordshire Terriers were recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1936. Staffordshire Bull Terriers are often confused with American Pit Bull Terriers, and hence they are biased by law. If you would like to acquire a Staffordshire Bull Terrier Puppy, and you live in the Canadian province of Ontario, you are going to have to either move to another place or choose another breed, because Staffordshire Bull Terriers are banned in this region.