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It basically just refers to it "filling out", which happens to all Staffies

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Q: What does it mean that Staffordshire bull terriers' heads split?
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At what age will your staffies head split?

Most Staffordshire Bull Terriers heads ''split'' at about six months to a year, but every dog is different.


Do the heads split on female staffordshire bull terriers?

Why would you think the heads split on a female Staffordshire bull terrier? Does your head split? No their heads do not split unless someone takes an ax to their head.


When do staffies heads start to split?

Most Staffordshire Bull Terriers heads ''split'' at around six months to a year.


Do staffordshire terriers shed hair?

Firstly, there is no such thing as an ''English Staffordshire Terrier''. There is, however, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, English Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers and American Pit Bull Terriers - which all shed and are all individual breeds.


Why does a staffies head split?

Breeds such as Staffordshire Bull Terriers and American Staffordshire Terriers have a signature ''head split'' as they become adults at about six months to a year. This distinct formation of the skull means that the bone is fused strongly together, giving these breeds very hard heads! This serves no real purpose other than for more protection for the brain and is nothing to worry about as the vast majority of purebred Staffies have it. It does not hurt the dog and can be compared to the fusing of a child's skull as it grows older.


What age is a Staffordshire bull terrier before its head splits?

Their heads never split.


How can you tell when a Stafford shire bull terriers head is splitting?

Their heads never split.


What is the size of a pit bull in inches?

Staffordshire bull terriers are up to 16 inches, American Pit Bull Terriers can grow to 18 inches, and American Staffordshire Terriers can grow to 20 inches tall.


Where did pitt bull terriers originate?

Pit Bull Terriers, or American Staffordshire Terriers, originated in the United States in the 1800's.


What can break a Staffordshire Bull Terriers Skull?

Any strong force can break the skull of a Staffordshire bull terrier.


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 has the author Vic Pounds written?

Vic Pounds has written: 'Staffordshire bull terriers' -- subject(s): Staffordshire bull terrier