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How long has Staffordshire bull terriers been about?
Since the 17th century where it emerged from a cross between Bull Terriers and other terriers of the time. At this time they were used for blood sports like bull baiting and bear baiting. These dogs provided the ancestral foundations for Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Bull Terriers, the American Pit Bull Terrier and the American Staffordshire Terrier. This common ancestor was known as the Bull and Terrier. After these bloodsports were eliminated in 1835 these dogs came to be used in dogfights.
What kind of dog is a Staffordshire bull terrier Greyhound mix?
Staffordshire bull terriers, as the name suggests, are from the terrier group of dogs. They originate from Great Britain from a mixture of bull dogs and bull terriers. They are very intelligent and sociable dogs, with an especial fondness for people and children in particular.
What furit and vegetable can you give your staffordshire bull terrier?
Staffordshire bull terriers, and all dogs, need fruit and vegetables in their diet, just like humans. However, there are some fruit and veg which you should not give to a dog. Onions are very dangerous for dogs and should never be fed to a dog. Other fruit and veg to avoid include beans, garlic, grapes, raisins and citrus fruits.
Do taffordshire bull terriers have lock jaws?
No, Staffordshire Bull Terriers do not have "locking jaws." This is a myth and there is no scientific evidence to support such claims. Like any other breed of dog, they have normal jaw structure and function.
Why do bull terriers have weird noses?
Originally, English Bull Terriers had normal shaped heads like any other breed. However, due to extensive selective breeding they have been bred to have this strange, but unique head shape. They are like this because they were deliberately bred to be this way, as it is not a natural head shape.
What breeds of dog originally made a staffordshire bull terrier?
The origin of Staffies goes back to before the 19th century when bloodsports like bull baiting, bear baiting and cock fighting were common. Dog fights with bears, bulls and other animals were organised as entertainment and early bull and terriers were bred for these games. These were early proto-staffords for Staffordshire bull terriers, as well as for the bull terrier and pit bull terriers. The exact date when Staffordshire bull terriers came into existence is not known, but it would be around the mid-1800s to end of the 1800s.
What dog breeds were used to create the Bull Terrier?
American Pit Bull Terriers and Staffordshire Bull Terriers are very similar in appearance, with the main difference being that Pit Bulls are usually considerably larger and have longer legs. The English Bull Terrier is easily distinguishable from both Pit Bulls and Staffys as they have a uniquely shaped head which slopes steeply downwards from the base of the ears. English Bull Terriers are also generally bigger than Staffords but smaller than Pit Bulls. Pit Bulls, English Bull Terriers and Staffys are each recognized as individual breeds by the various existing Kennel Club organisations.
Why are American terriers called pit bulls?
The following link has answers you would like referring to a "pit bull". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pit_Bull
What kinds of pitbulls are there?
There are more than one kind of "pit bull." The range goes from the American Bull Dog all the way to the Stafordshire Terrier and much, much more. For more information you can go on google and try to find a list.
Are staffordshire bull terriers banned?
They aren't banned from Australia, but some states like New South Wales does place restrictions on the breed like mandatory sterilisation in order to ensure the eventual extinction of the breed in that state, however that mainly applies to American Staffordshire bull terriers or Pit bulls. hi
What genetic defects is the Bedlington Terrier prone to?
the white bull terriers are very prone to being born with things like blindness, skin problems and deafness.
Where could one view pictures online of Bull Terriers?
You can view pictures online of Bull Terriers on websites focusing on dogs. Some examples are DogzOnline and PetGuide. You can also use photo services like Flickr and browse different people's terrier dogs. Many people also blog about their terrier dogs and post pictures and videos.
