Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Country of Origin: England

AKC Group: Terrier

Function: Dog-fighting (at that particular time when it was developed) now it is only a companion

Life Span: Under 10 years

Appearance: Medium sized

Color: black, blue, fawn or brindle, often with white markings.

Coat Type: Short

Grooming: The smooth, shorthaired coat is easy to groom. Brush every day with a firm bristle brush, and bathe or dry shampoo as necessary. The coat will gleam if rubbed with a piece of toweling or chamois.

Height: 13-16 inches

Weight: 23-38 pounds

Activity Level: High

Watch Dog: Yes

Protection: Yes

Intelligence: High

Trainability: High, but needs constant training

Good With Children: Yes

Good With Pets: Ok

Good With Strangers: Ok

Character: Affectionate

Home Environment: Fenced yard

Best Owner: Active

Potential Problems:

Behavior:

Physical: Prone to tumors and cataracts. Hip dysplasia is occasionally seen.

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Breed:	Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Country of Origin:	England
AKC Group:	Terrier
Function:	Dog-fighting (at that particular time when it was developed) now it is only a companion
Life Span:	Under 10 years
Appearance:	Medium sized
Color:	black, blue, fawn or brindle, often with white markings.
Coat Type:	Short
Grooming:	The smooth, shorthaired coat is easy to groom. Brush every day with a firm bristle brush, and bathe or dry shampoo as necessary. The coat will gleam if rubbed with a piece of toweling or chamois.
Height:	13-16 inches
Weight:	23-38 pounds
Activity Level:	High
Watch Dog:	Yes
Protection:	Yes
Intelligence:	High
Trainability:	High, but needs constant training
Good With Children:	Yes
Good With Pets:	Ok
Good With Strangers:	Ok
Character:	Affectionate
Home Environment:	Fenced yard
Best Owner:	Active
Potential Problems:
Behavior:
Physical:	Prone to tumors and cataracts. Hip dysplasia is occasionally seen.
Recommendations: