Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Despite this breed's beginnings, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is renowned today for their reliability as a companion and family pet. They thrive on human contact and are extremely loving, devoted, and loyal. This breed is dependable gentle and reliable with children, and for this reason were nicknamed the Nanny Dog. They are exceedingly protective of their family and make excellent guardians and watchdogs. They are not suited for homes with other dogs or household pets they have not been raised with. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is not recommended for the novice dog owner.

This is an athletic breed that needs a good walk on leash every day. He also enjoys a good game in the yard or a run in a safe area. The Stafford is a dog that craves human contact; thus, he is far better suited as a house dog. Coat care is minimal.

Due to their athletic nature, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier needs vigorous daily exercise. It is imperative that they be securely leashed or harnessed in all public outings such as walking, jogging, or hiking. They benefit from off-lead run time in a securely fenced yard and greatly enjoy play sessions with their family. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier will do okay in an apartment dwelling provided they are given sufficient exercise, companionship, and stimulation.

Attention, exercise, supervision around water, socialization and training.

This breed requires minimal grooming. An occasional firm, bristle brushing and bath will suffice. They do not tolerate cold climates but also have a tendency to become over-heated quickly. They are best suited as indoor pets. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is prone to cataracts, hip dysplasia, luxating patella, and epilepsy. They are also very susceptible to fleas and ticks.

The training of the dog must be made by a person with experience. It is an intelligent dog that learns quite fast, but sometimes it can be a little stubborn. That's the reason for the training to be firm, consistent, without being harsh or cruel but encouraging and with love manifestations. It should be socialized from youth, with other small domestic animals and other dogs. It likes to run, play with the ball, to play fetch. After it makes enough movement, it stays peaceful in house.

The fur of this dog can be brushed occasionally with a rubber brush to remove dead hair.

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier tends to be very oral when young, so to save the furniture, puppies should always be given appropriate items to chew. Discourage mouthing of people early to prevent problems later. If you play tug games with a Stafford, trai