ABOUT BREED
English Staffordshire bull terrier, just like any other bull-type terrier breed, is surrounded by a bunch of myths starting from a classic story about its fighting abilities and up to the modern image of a nanny dog. However, the real essence of a Staffordshire bull terrier is somewhere in the middle
Character of SBT
Each dog is an individual with its character and features, but breed representatives share many traits in common.
Lifestyle & care
When choosing a dog for your family, it is essential to ensure that both you and the dog will match in preferable lifestyles.
SBT with kids and other animals
Social preferences of SBT might not be as simple as they look at first, sometimes spicy, and even challenging. It is essential to research the topic for the future comfortable life of the dog and the family.
Useful information about the Staffordshire bull terrier, their health, and daily care, including nutrition, exercise, and training
About breed
Breed information
Breed standard
When looking for an SBT, it’s needed to make sure that it’s bred for standard. There are plenty of lines out there today, but the standard is the one that unites them all.
Is SBT the right match for you?
Despite all our love for SBT, we have to admit all breeds have their cons - it’s not avoidable. It remains to make sure that none of these cons are a red flag for your family and that you and your dog will become the right match.
Nowadays there are many ways to get in touch with a reputable breeder. One way would be through your local Kennel Club and Breed Club, or by your own research or social media. Remember to carefully research such topics as health testing in SBT, find some insights on the chosen line and do not forget to consider parents temperament.
Average prices may vary depending on your location and chosen breeder, but usually they are somewhere between 1500 eur. and 2500 eur.
Reputable breeders always have pedigrees/passports for their puppies and do not charge for them extra. If the pedigree is absent or not offered, there must be a reason for it like lack of dog’s Kennel Club registration, individual restrictions from Kennel Club, not done tests or other requirements.
Reputable breeders always have pedigrees/passports for their puppies and do not charge for them extra. If the pedigree is absent or not offered, there must be a reason for it like lack of dog’s Kennel Club registration, individual restrictions from Kennel Club, not done tests or other requirements.
It is hard to be sure what character your future puppy will have when he matures. This can be influenced by many factors: genetics, lifestyle, socialization and training, individual experience with the world, and even health. But overall SBT can be described as high drive all-round dogs, bold, fearless, and passionate lovers, who know for sure how to enjoy this life and to get the most out of life, but may be selective or even aggressive when it comes to other animals and dogs. We looked deeper into it in our about breed section.
First of all, each dog is an individual with it’s own character and preferences, and not only genetics, but both training and life experience too can make a big impact on adult dog’s behaviour. However, when it comes to genetic part and statistics, Staffordshire bull terrier tend to be pretty good with kids (and normally counted as +1 eternal kid in the family), but selective with dogs and other animals. You can learn more about Staffordshire bull terrier temperament here, but best is to meet different breed representatives in life.
Staffordshire bull terrier is a relatively healthy breed with a low percentage of breed-specific genetic diseases currently present. However, other genetic diseases and not breed-specific conditions still need to be considered, and puppy buyers must carefully research the topic. We discussed more on health topic here.
A proper start is very much helpful when starting a new chapter with your puppy. You can learn some of the most essential steps on how to prepare your house, your family, and yourself here.
