This depends on whether the Dog is used to children, as although the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is noted for its love of children and has been nicknamed ''The Nanny Dog'', this does not mean that a Dog that hasn't been brought up with children will be reliable. It is always better to buy a young puppy so that it can grow up with the child and learn to be tolerant with children. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is generally very friendly and good with kids, but it would be unwise to expect a Dog that has had no experience with children to adapt to life with one. As a general rule, NEVER leave a Dog alone with children unattended, no matter what breed it is. Rather than introducing an adult dog to the baby, get a puppy so that it can learn how to behave with children. I have had my Staffordshire Bull Terrier since she was eleven weeks old and she has grown up with four kids, and as a result is very tolerant and friendly towards them.
No. Two male Staffordshire Bull Terriers living together is a bad idea. They will fight each other, often to the death.
At about 6-8 months old.
A Staffordshire Bull Terrier wins Best of Breed every year. Best of Breed is the Best dog from each breed, so there will always be one from the Staffy breed. This year (2011) a red Staffordshire Bull Terrier came third in Best in Group but a Staffy has never won Best in Show.
That would depend on whether your 4 year old is socialised with other dogs and used to other dogs, and also how you introduce them and make them used to each other. It is best to introduce them on neutral grounds and then see how they react to each other.
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!
measure the neck of the staffy with flexible measuring tape in inches this should give you the size for the new collar
Staffordshire bull terries are extremely intelligent dogs. Dont think that because he/she is 2 that they will be impossible to train. Staffordshire bull terriers are suckers for food when training ensure you have treats that the dog enjoys (not too many though lol) and dont use violence to train the dog.
it depends if you want to give your bull terrier some time
No, it is better to get medicine from a vet as there is a difference between human medication and those used for dogs.
Staffordshire bull terriers are dogs who really like younger people so a 7 month old Staffie could be a very good dog for you, but you have to make sure he/she gets lots of walks and exercise and that she is disciplined from the beginning to know that you are the pack leader.
Staffied come into heat for the first time at around 6 months of age, but it is recommended that you wait until the second heat before breeding the dog, preferably at least one year of age.