Is the staffordshire bull terrier the right dog for you? Things to think about before deciding to get a staffordshire bull terrier puppy
We ask people to think hard before commiting on a purchase of a pup,the rescue centres are full of pups and adults looking for a new home, we feel this is mainly because not enough thought was given and the owner didnt realise what they were taking on
We will list the needs of a stafford as a pup and adult, hoping it will help any body thinking about a pup decide if they have the time to give and is the stafford the right breed for them.
Stafford's are not a guarding breed they welcome strangers into your home!
The stafford as a breed loves human company
Needs to be socialized with other dogs as a puppy
Needs to be well trained and under control, especially if off lead in public
The law requires your dog to wear a collar and address tag even if micro chipped
A stafford need very little grooming ,but ears
and teeth should cleaned and nails checked regularly
Pet insurance for unexpected vet bills
Stafford friendly toys to chew on such as nylabone & kong ,they have very strong jaws cheap toys are a danger as they may swallow pieces,and could need surgery to remove them.
And a clean warm bed to sleep in
The origin of a stafford should be considered, they were used as a fighting breed ,we have found bitch's are genarally good with other dogs but need to be introduced to other dogs from a puppy.
Males are generally ok with other dogs ,but we aviod letting them play with another male stafford as a fight can easily break out.
A stafford does not go looking for a fight,but will react if aggression is shown by another dog,be aware if taking on a stafford that you are the owner of a powerfull dog, do your best to avoid your dog getting into a fight.
Make your dog a credit to the breed by being a reasponsible owner
Under the 1991 Dangerous Dog Act it is illegal to have any dog out of control in a pubic place
We support punish the deed ! not the breed campain.
Play your part if you take on a stafford or any other dog!
SBT - The 'Real' Story
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The SBT has been copping a bit of flack in the media, being targeted as dangerous and 'statisticaly' rating as one of the highest biters/attackers.
The trouble is, how are these statistics gathered? Who decides the difference between a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, An American Staffordshire Terrier, A Pit Bull, or any Cross Breeds for that matter?
A recent article reported that an SBT was the offender, when in actual fact the picture they used for an example of the breed was an AmStaff... this highlights precisely that the media are pretty slap happy when preparing their articles and don't research these cases completely. They are looking for BIG headlines, and a quick blame solution.. Unfortunately it is ultimately the dogs that end up suffering.
This video is not about shifting blame from one breed to the next, its about recognising that it is not the dog or the breed that are the problem, but the OWNERS. Afterall, who do the dogs learn from?
We need to 're-educate' the public, our families, and even the media. Its about promoting "Responsible Ownership" - choosing the 'right' dog for your lifestyle, being dedicated to providing training and guidance, and learning how to be a strong leader.
As you will see in the video, Staffordshire Bull Terriers are the most loving and kindest of breeds, they are a family dog, who need to be included, loved and treated with respect... give them this and they will be your friend for life...
Thank you to all at Bull Breeds Online & Petbizzo who generously donated pictures for this video, even if we can reach just a few people with our message, it will have been worth it.
