Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Puppy
Fully Grown
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, or Staffy, as this breed is affectionately known, has a strongly built body and a cute square head that is paired with a lovely temperament. This breed is often confused with the American Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which is actually much smaller.
Staffies are brave, persistent, gentle and playful and tend to adore children. If you have ever owned a Staffy, you will know that they are the most loving family dogs that will simply melt your heart. They say, "Once a Staffy owner, always a Staffy owner".
Unfortunately, they have gained a bad reputation through poor upbringing and misuse of their traits by some owners, and their use as fighting dogs.
Staffies are people dogs and they constantly want to give love and receive affection from their humans. They are big sooks in a very powerful body, which they are not aware of. They make great lap dogs if you have a lap that is big and strong enough!
They love sun bathing and a warm place in front of the fire at night. They adore sleeping with you and will look at you with their sad eyes when you leave the house. They are okay with being left home alone but are sure to make you feel guilty when you leave them. They are also very obedient as they love to please, and they will not say no to any food.
| Weight: | 13-17 kg |
| Health risk: | Medium |
| Life expectancy: | 10-14 years |
| Coat: | Medium |
| Grooming intensity: | Low |
| Monthly cost (food): | Below average |
| Trainability: | Medium |
| Activity level: | High |
There are many sources to get your Staffordshire Bull Terrier from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Staffordshire Bull Terrier to adopt:
To help your rescued Staffordshire Bull Terrier to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Staffordshire Bull Terrier from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.
