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Staffordshire Bull Terriers can vary considerably within the breed, with some being described as ''short and stocky'' and some being described as ''long-legged and athletic''. Unless your Staffy is Kennel Club registered with pedigree papers, there is every chance that it may be a crossbreed with a taller breed such as a Pit Bull Terrier or Lurcher. This is not necessarily the case however, as some purebred Staffies are simply taller than others. My pedigree Staffordshire Bull Terrier was all-leg until she reached a year old and started to bulk out. Don't worry, every Dog is different!
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How many pit bull breeds are there?
There are a few dog breeds that can be put under the term 'pit bull': American pit bull terrier American staffordshire terrier Staffordshire bull terrier and there is a breed called Irish staffordshire bull terrier People argue that the APBT and the Amstaff are one and the same breed, but others argue that the bloodlines have been apart too long for them to be considered the same breed.
How long does it take for a staffordshire bull terrier to give birth after being bred?
9 weeks
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.
When can you handle Staffordshire bull terrier puppies?
As long as you have trained them properly and treated them good if there not scared when ever but they might wee on you
Is a small home ok 4 a Staffordshire bull terrier to rome around in?
Staffordshire bull terriers usually have a lot of energy, but they can live in a small home as long as they get daily walks. If not, they will become frustrated and can become destructive.
Are Staffordshire bull terrier blue safe with kids?
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is known for its good temperament with children, earning it the nickname ''Nanny Dog''. I would recommend buying a puppy so that it can grow up around children and learns how to behave around them. Staffordshire Bull Terriers are naturally loving Dogs with people, but you must make sure to supervise children when around any Dog (regardless of breed) and make sure that they know how to handle Dogs properly. As long as you do this, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier can be a child's best friend. My Stafford lives with four children under the age of 12 and she has always been 100% reliable with them.
How can you visually tell the difference between a Staffordshire terrier and a pitbull terrier?
Firstly, the Pit Bull is not actually a breed, but the term is used to refer to breeds such as the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier and sometimes the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Assuming by ''Pit Bull'' you mean the American Pit Bull Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier, the difference is that the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a few inches shorter, weighs less and was first bred in England. ''Pit Bull'' type dogs are unfortunately illegal in many countries, such as the UK, with the exception of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier; which is still legal.
Is an America Staffordshire Terrier a Pitbull?
Both of these breeds are illegal in the UK. The main difference between these two breeds is that American Staffordshire Terriers have a recognised, official breed standard, whereas Pit Bull Terriers do not. Pit Bull Terriers are not actually an official breed.
What are the three different types of bulling?
By 'Bulling' I assume you mean Bulldog. There are only two recognised Bulldogs in England, the French and the English Bulldog. In America there is also an American Bulldog. However, there are also Bull Terriers such as the Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier and English Bull Terrier. Unrecognised breeds of Bulldog also exist, such as the Valley, Brazilian and Victorian Bulldog's. There are also 'Bully-type' breeds such as the Boston Terrier and Pug - but these breeds were never actually used for bull baiting. If by 'Bulling' you mean bull baiting, then that is a long banned blood sport were a tethered bull or bear had Bulldog's set on it for entertainment. People would bet on either how many dog's the Bull/Bear could kill in a set time or how long it would take the dog's to kill the Bear/Bull.
What types of Pit bull are there?
This question is rather open as it does not indicate what you mean by "type." Do you mean as in color? (e.g. red nose, blue nose, etc.) Do you mean by bloodline? (e.g. Greyline, Jeep, Gotti, etc.) Do you mean by use? (illegal gaming/fighting versus weight-pulling, obedience, etc.) Do you mean by its confusion with Staffordshire Terriers? Do you mean by its official classification? (dog registries, etc.) The American Pit Bull Terrier (herein referred to as APBT), contrary to the answers that were originally listed, is, indeed a breed of dog. The term "Pit Bull" does NOT apply to Dogo Argentino, Cane Corso, etc. Those dogs may have similar characteristics to APBT but are not the same dog. The Dogo Argentino is a dog that has a conglomeration of different breeds to create what it is today. As history would have it, the Staffordshire Terrier developed the APBT breed. There are true Staffordshire breeders out there, and the Staffordshire Terrier is the only "pit bull" type of dog recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC). History states that the Staffordshire created the APBT in that the Staffordshire was continued to be bred as it stands now, and branches of the Staffordshire spouted off for utility dogs becoming the APBT. There are different "types" of APBT, however. "Blue Nose Pit Bull" is not a breed. It's a Pit Bull exhibiting bloodline characteristics of a "blue nose." The same goes for a "red nose." Some of these characteristics are more prominent in certain bloodlines - as would characteristics for any other breed of dog. (Example - aka no such thing as a "John Smith bloodline." I am using this as an example statement: "John Smith bloodlines create a bigger head on dogs" or "Jane Doe dogs have more of a working drive than John Smith dogs.") NEW ANSWER The term "pitbull" usually refers to the following 3 breeds: 1. American Pitbull Terrier 2. American Staffordshire Terrier 3. Staffordshire Bull Terrier Visit: http://www.pitbull-info-and-training.com/types-of-pitbulls.html
How long have staffys been around?
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier first came into existence in or around the seventeenth century. As bull baiting declined in popularity and dog fighting enjoyed a surge of interest, it became necessary to develop a dog which possessed a longer and more punishing head than the Bulldog and also to combine strength and agility. It is therefore believed that the Staffordshire Bull Terrier was derived from the fighting Bulldog of the day with some terrier blood introduced. This cross produced what was known as the Bull and Terrier or Pit Dog. These dogs were renowned for their courage and tenacity and despite their ferocity in the pit were excellent companions and good with children. In fact it was not unknown for an injured dog to be transported home in a pram with the baby!
Why do some Staffordshire Bull Terriers have long legs and others have short?
because of lots of cross breeding and in-breeding. the same reasons why jack russels all look different.
