Overview
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a terrier dog used to catch rats. The breed originated in Great Britain.
Appearance & Grooming
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a medium-sized dog with a muscular body. The breed has a short and soft coat in black, blue, brindle, red, fawn, and white. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier sheds occasionally and requires weekly brushing.
Behavior & Disposition
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is affectionate, fearless, reliable, and intelligent. They tend to play well with children. However adult supervision is recommended when playing with other dogs.
Activity Level
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has a high activity level, but it is still easy for the breed to become overweight. For optimal health, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier should be carefully monitored for calorie consumption and should have daily walks.
Training
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a very smart and sociable dog and can learn quickly. Early obedience training is highly recommended because of their aggressive nature towards other dogs.
