| UK KC Classification |
Terrier |
| Country of Origin |
UK |
| Date of Origin |
1800s |
| Height |
36 - 41 cm (14 - 16 inches) |
| Weight |
11 - 17 Kgs (24 - 38 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
11 - 12 Yrs |
Main Characteristics
Staffordshire Bull Terriers have a muscular build and they are very active and agile. Their coat is short and smooth and they can be black, white, red, fawn, blue or brindle, or any one of these colours with white.
Temperament
Staffordshire Bull Terriers have a bold, fearless temperament
Suitability
If you are considering a Staffordshire Bull Terrier as a pet, consider the following points:
They are suitable for urban living
They are usually ok with children
They do not need a lot of grooming
They can suffer from excess heat
They can be troublesome with other dogs
They usually make good watch dogs
Interesting Facts
Staffordshire Bull Terriers are also known as:
Staffy
Staffie
SBT
Staff
Stafford
Staffy Bull
Nanny Dog
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