Southern Staffies

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Temperament

Sometimes referred to as the ‘nanny ‘dog Staffies have a very sweet disposition and is one of AKC’s top recommendations for a family pet.

About the breed

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, also called the Staffy or Stafford, is a purebred dog of small to medium size in the terrier group that originated in the northern parts of Birminghamand in the back country of Staffordshire, for which it is named. They descended from 19th-century bull terriers that were developed by crossing bulldogs with diferent Terrier breeds and was recognized as a purebre by The Kennel Club of Great Britain in 1935. Shortly before the American Cival War immigrants brought the Staffordshire to their bull terrier crossbreeds which became the basis for the American Staffordshire, Miniature Bull Terrier, Boston Terrier and the American Pit Bull Terrier

Temperament and size.

Staffies are a bold confident breed and are very intelligent so very easy to train. They are the smallest of the bully breeds with average height of 14-16 inches at the shoulder and 2443 lbs for females and 29-37 lbs for males. They come in a variety of colors including White, Black, Blue, Fawn, or Red all with or without White and any variety of Brindle with or without white. Their average lifespan is over 12 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Do Staffies protect their owners?

Sometimes 'Staffies' are referred to as 'The Nanny Dog' because of their ability to guard and protect their owners and because they are naturally good with small children. This trait can be However they are also very social so left alone you may find that they were more than Happy to let a would be burgler in as long as he paid attention to them.

How long can you leave Staffies alone?

Because they are so people-orientated, Staffies are known to suffer with separation anxiety when left alone. You should never leave any dog alone for more than four hours, but you might find your Staffie struggles with shorter periods than this and you might need to train them to be OK with shorter times

What 2 breeds make up a Staffie?

Authorities generally agree that the breed can be traced back to the Mastiff-like dogs through the old Bulldog which, when crossed with British Terriers, produced the first "bull and terriers." The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was recognized by the Kennel Club of England in 1935.