Staffordshire bull terriers were originally bred for dogfighting, which means it is a strong breed. Therefore some people think that it is not a good idea to have two or more Staffies, but rather to have another, non-strong breed with a Staffie. However, it is possible to have more than one Staffie, as long as they are all socialised and gets discipline.
There is no best and worst type of pitbull. It depends on what you are looking for. Remember the three main types of pitbulls are the American Pitbull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
A Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a small to medium sized breed of dog in the Terrier Breed Group. It is an athletic, intelligent and very strong breed that is rated as one of the top 5 Best Family Dogs.
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.
It's possible that the small red dots on your Staffordshire terrier's stomach could be due to a variety of reasons such as allergies, insect bites, skin irritation, or a rash. It's best to consult with a veterinarian to determine the exact cause and proper treatment.
There is no consensus about whether dogs can eat garlic or not, with some saying garlic is good for dogs, and others that it should be avoided. Because of the lack of consensus it is probably best to not feed garlic to a Staffordshire bull terrier, just to be on the safe side.
Most likely, he or she has a cold, or something called kennel cough, which dogs get from other dogs. It is best to take him or her to the vet.
This would depend on where you live. The best is to find a reputable breeder and contact them, otherwise a rescue organisation.
If you are looking for Staffie puppies, this is not the best site to get them, as you have to look in your area. The best is to find a reputable breeder in your area and contact them.
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.
The only breeds that are not permitted to fly on an aeroplane are Bulldogs and Pugs - which may suffer breathing difficulties during transit. Bear in mind that American Staffordshire Terriers (or Pit Bull Terriers) are illegal in the UK unless you have a license. Staffordshire Bull Terriers are perfectly legal and can get a passport.
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.
There is some controversy as to whether Irish Staffordshire Bull Terriers are even an actual breed, with some sources saying that are simply an Irish-bred Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The AKC does not list an Irish. The best information with pictures listed as an Irish Staffordshire can be found at the listed related link.