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is sbt a good match for you?
is SBt a good match for you?
We all have some red flags. For perfect companionship, it’s best to make sure that your chosen breed is an ideal match for your family
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Things to consider when choosing SBT
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For the breed fans, cons mentioned below is not much of a problem, but more of a part of their lifestyle. But when choosing a dog breed for next 10-15 years, it's better to take a deep look at possible red flags in SBT.
First, it's necessary to remember that the Staffordshire bull terrier always was and remains a terrier and usually is quite impulsive with fairly strong hunting instincts. Low dog tolerance is another thing to remember. Puppies and adolescent SBT are usually more happy to meet other dogs on walks or at friends', but adult dogs tend to be dog selective or dog intolerant more often than otherwise.
Compared to its small size, the Staffordshire bull terrier has a disproportionately large personality with own big opinions, and the character of your dog will always be somewhat different from what you see or read around. Every dog is an individual, and we love them for that. Fans of SBT appreciate their strong, sometimes spicy personality and own mindset, and keep them out of situations where a conflict between dogs may arise to set them up for success.
The Staffordshire bull terrier will not be a good choice for a family where people are absent from home for a long time. These dogs want to be physically and emotionally close to their loved ones (also beside them, on them, and inder their skin too), so prolonged loneliness will be a serious challenge for the SBT, which may lead to anxiety issues. Also, their love for physical contact may not be very suitable for people who are sensitive to their personal space and are not ready to see a dog glued to them 24/7. Staffordshire bull terriers are total velcros, and from the moment your puppy comes into your life, your personal space will belong to him too.
Families with other animals in the household should remember that adding your next dog and a SBT will require some strategic preparations and careful daily management in the future to ensure that the needs of all animals are met, and all of them live a quality life. Families with several animals are a lot of fun, but a lot of work too, same as with many children. Consultation with a behaviour specialists are often recommended to build the best plan for how to introduce your puppy to other animals and to help them to establish boundaries. Owners of small animals, such as rodents, should always remember that the Staffordshire bull terrier is a terrier, and hunting rodents is very much expected from them. Normally dogs shouldn't have direct access to small prey-like animals to avoid excess stress for everyone.
Within the inner circle, Staffordshire bull terriers can get along well with family dogs, but it's very unlikely that he will be friendly and eager to interact with unfamiliar dogs on walks. Other common problems include overexcitement and reactivity, which are common in all higher drive dogs.
First, it's necessary to remember that the Staffordshire bull terrier always was and remains a terrier and usually is quite impulsive with fairly strong hunting instincts. Low dog tolerance is another thing to remember. Puppies and adolescent SBT are usually more happy to meet other dogs on walks or at friends', but adult dogs tend to be dog selective or dog intolerant more often than otherwise.
Compared to its small size, the Staffordshire bull terrier has a disproportionately large personality with own big opinions, and the character of your dog will always be somewhat different from what you see or read around. Every dog is an individual, and we love them for that. Fans of SBT appreciate their strong, sometimes spicy personality and own mindset, and keep them out of situations where a conflict between dogs may arise to set them up for success.
The Staffordshire bull terrier will not be a good choice for a family where people are absent from home for a long time. These dogs want to be physically and emotionally close to their loved ones (also beside them, on them, and inder their skin too), so prolonged loneliness will be a serious challenge for the SBT, which may lead to anxiety issues. Also, their love for physical contact may not be very suitable for people who are sensitive to their personal space and are not ready to see a dog glued to them 24/7. Staffordshire bull terriers are total velcros, and from the moment your puppy comes into your life, your personal space will belong to him too.
Families with other animals in the household should remember that adding your next dog and a SBT will require some strategic preparations and careful daily management in the future to ensure that the needs of all animals are met, and all of them live a quality life. Families with several animals are a lot of fun, but a lot of work too, same as with many children. Consultation with a behaviour specialists are often recommended to build the best plan for how to introduce your puppy to other animals and to help them to establish boundaries. Owners of small animals, such as rodents, should always remember that the Staffordshire bull terrier is a terrier, and hunting rodents is very much expected from them. Normally dogs shouldn't have direct access to small prey-like animals to avoid excess stress for everyone.
Within the inner circle, Staffordshire bull terriers can get along well with family dogs, but it's very unlikely that he will be friendly and eager to interact with unfamiliar dogs on walks. Other common problems include overexcitement and reactivity, which are common in all higher drive dogs.
Red flags for choosing Staffordshire bull terrier
Staffordshire bull terrier might not be the breed for you if those are your red flags. For every family and every lifestyle their is a perfect match somewhere out there
High drive
1
Active hunting behaviour
2
Velcro
3
Dog intolerant / dog selective
4
Tendency to overexcietment
5
Don’t like being left alone for long
7
Friendly towards strangers
8
Spicy characters with big opinions
6
Choosing SBT puppy
Even the breeders find it hardly possible to guess some future traits and prospects of a puppy at an early age. The same applies to character, anatomical traits, and any show/sport prospects. The final dog's appearance will be only seen with time in a result of environmental factors and genetics co-working. Before that, we can only make qualified guesses and try our best to fit the right puppy into the right family. The correct choice here could be life-changing for the family and the dog if all their needs will be met. Some families will better do with a calmer puppy, while some will enjoy a more spicy one, that is too much for others.
So, it's much more complicated rather than picking the one that looked better in the photo or was most playful at the moment. Based on these, we do not welcome choosing a puppy by its appearance, collar colour or sympathy at first sight. Instead, we strongly recommend choosing a puppy together with a breeder at the age of at least 6-8 weeks - by this time, an observant breeder will already have an approximate idea of the predilections of each puppy individually.
So, it's much more complicated rather than picking the one that looked better in the photo or was most playful at the moment. Based on these, we do not welcome choosing a puppy by its appearance, collar colour or sympathy at first sight. Instead, we strongly recommend choosing a puppy together with a breeder at the age of at least 6-8 weeks - by this time, an observant breeder will already have an approximate idea of the predilections of each puppy individually.
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Each dog is an individual with its character and features, but breed representatives share many traits in common.
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 and social media. However, the most promoted litter might not always be the most tested or wellbred. Remember to carefully research such topics as health testing in SBT, learn the chosen line features and parents temperament.
Average prices may vary depending on your location and chosen breeder, but usually they are somewhere between 1500 eur. and 2000 eur.
Reputable breeders always have pedigrees for their puppies and do not charge for them more. For the breeder, ordering the pedigree costs about 20-30 eur. per puppy. If the pedigree is absent, 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 for their puppies and do not charge for them more. For the breeder, ordering the pedigree costs about 20-30 eur. per puppy. If the pedigree is absent, 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.
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