| Before you bring a Staffordshire bull terrier puppy | | | | Staffordshire bull terrier is highly intelligent and being |
| into your home, make sure you know what owning a | | | | ever eager to please, he will give you and your family |
| 'Staffy' entails. Bear in mind that the cute little puppy | | | | a lifetime of devotion. |
| you have set your heart on will grow into a powerful | | | | As puppies, these dogs need to chew on anything |
| and muscular animal which will require firm handling | | | | they can set their teeth into and need a safe |
| and lots of time and energy. | | | | alternative to furniture, toys and clothing for their |
| This breed of dog is very strong and requires | | | | busy jaws. Stafford puppies love to play rough, but |
| firmness and consistency while training. You need to | | | | you must make it clear right from the start who is |
| be sure that you wish to commit yourself to your | | | | the boss. This is not a difficult task if you begin |
| dog's welfare for the next 10-12 years. | | | | working with your 'Staffie' when she or he is a |
| Of course, the Staffordshire bull terrier has many | | | | puppy. Puppies require a lot of time and patience and |
| wonderful inherent characteristics – he is a | | | | to housebreak will require double the effort and |
| dog with special intrinsic qualities, which makes him an | | | | twice the patience. Of course, these puppies love |
| endearing pet. The Stafford is renowned for its | | | | people and need to be comforted and loved in return. |
| affinity with humans and is exceptionally good with | | | | When a Stafford shows its teeth in a snarl, it can be |
| children and infants. | | | | rather disconcerting. They look tough and strikingly |
| Adored and adoring within their own family circle, | | | | menacing, but because of their natural fondness for |
| these dogs are more than happy to share your | | | | people, DO NOT make good guard dogs. These dogs |
| home with you rather than spending long periods on | | | | can be trained for agility and competitive obedience. |
| their own in a kennel. They really enjoy getting | | | | The Staffordshire bull terrier does everything with |
| involved in family activities like car rides, going on | | | | persistence, passion and intensity. Totally fearless and |
| hikes and walks, romping on the beach, and especially | | | | curious, these dogs love a challenge and variety. |
| cuddling up with you when you settle down for an | | | | These energetic dogs are active from dawn to dusk, |
| evening of TV watching or reading. | | | | and are unable to be left for long periods without |
| Staffords will also often be boisterously welcoming | | | | outside stimulation. Whilst they thrive on being with |
| with visitors and you and your friends have to be | | | | people, they react if challenged by another dog. Born |
| ready for this. These dogs are incredibly like humans | | | | fighters, these dogs possess the strength and |
| in a furry form! | | | | tenacity of the Bulldog with the exceptional athletic |
| Although each dog will have its own individual | | | | ability of the Terrier. Staffords also have no fear of |
| personality traits, there are some personality | | | | traffic and sadly often become road accident victims. |
| characteristics common to all dogs of this breed. | | | | These trustworthy dogs with their sound |
| Staffords are tough, courageous, tenacious, and | | | | temperament are faithful companions to humans all |
| stubborn by temperament. They are also very | | | | through their life. |
| protective, curious, active, quick and agile. The | | | | |