6 1 5 On March 5, 1974, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier was the 120th breed recognised by the AKC.Staffords appeal for owners is for the most part because of their stout agility and muscular bodies which makes them appear tough while at the same time they are loving, courageous and loyal family dogs that are people-friendly.Due in part to its popularity, Staffords have experienced some negative impacts from over-breeding. The Stafford is a stocky, muscular and unusually strong small to medium-sized dog that stands 14 to 16 in (36 to 41 cm) at the shoulder.
However, the breed can be heat intolerant and should never be overworked in warm or humid weather.The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is intelligent, learns easily, responds quickly, is calmly protective, and can be a loving and fun companion. Dewclaws, if any, on the hind legs are generally removed.
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Find a Club With the introduction of legislation criminalising blood sports including dog fighting in 1835 and again in 1911, attitudes changed which resulted in generations of responsible breeding and further breed refinement of the Stafford as a family pet and The Stafford is one of the most popular companion dog breeds in the United Kingdom, as well as Australia, France and New Zealand. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the AKC in 1974 and is its 120th breed.The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the Kennel Club of England in 1935.The first club show for the breed took place in August 1935 at Cradley Heath in the West Midlands where 60 dogs and bitches were entered.The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has been assigned the Terrier Group designation.The first two members of their sex to claim championships in England were the bitch, Lady Eve and the dog, Gentleman Jim in 1939.Authorities generally agree that the breed can be traced back to the Mastiff-like dogs through the old Bulldog which, when crossed with British Terriers, produced the first "bull and terriers."
They must be trained to control their temperament traits to truly become a perfect pet. AKC Library & Archives
Additional Resources The breed name that finally came to these burly, broad-skulled terriers is a nod to the county of Staffordshire, where the breed was especially popular.After the Staffordshire Bull arrived in North America in the 1880s, breeders developed a taller, heavier offshoot, the American Staffordshire Terrier, or AmStaff. 5 Services PuppyFind® provides a convenient and efficient means of selecting and purchasing the perfect Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy (or Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppies) from the comfort of your home, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The AKC has grouped all of the breeds that it registers into seven categories, or groups, roughly based on function and heritage. Fans love the Staffordshire Bull Terrier for his small to mediu… In 2013, the breed accounted for more than a third of the dogs passing through shelters such as In the United States the Stafford is commonly classified as a The AKC "supports state laws making any form of participation in organized dog fights a felony" and oppose the breeding and training of dogs for fighting. © The American Kennel Club, Inc. All rights reserved Clubs His nails should be trimmed at least monthly. Happily, good breeding transformed this former gladiator into a mild, playful companion with a special feel for kids. They also oppose the "training of dogs for uncontrolled aggressive behavior toward other dogs and people. From his brawling past, the muscular but agile Staffordshire Bull Terrier retains the traits of courage and tenacity.
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It should be of great strength for its size and, although muscular, should be active and agile.Legs straight and well boned, set rather far apart, without looseness at the shoulders and showing no weakness at the pasterns, from which point the feet turn out a little. 4 Litter Size. RESOURCES FOR DOG SPORT PARTICIPANTS Choosing The Right Breed Additional Resources