  Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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| group: terrier |
height: 14-16"
/35.56-40.64 cm
weight: m 28-38 lbs /
12.7-17.23 kg
f 24-34 lbs / 10.8-15.42 kg |
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| colors: |
any.
black and tan or liver is not preferred |
| physical traits: |
muscular, solidly dense,
powerful, athletic |
| hair type: |
short, smooth, close lying |
personality/
temperament: |
trustworthy, loyal, affectionate,
gentle, robust, cheerful, intelligent, tenacious, courageous,
energetic, easy to train, playful, stubborn |
maintenance/
special needs:
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little grooming, lots
of exercise, early firm consistent training, discipline and
socialization, not good with other dogs or pets unless raised
together, protect from heat |
| nickname: |
'the child's nursemaid' |
| origination: |
Great Britain |
| bred for: |
dog fighting, ratting |
| identifying traits: |
resembles Pitbull |
| ideal for: |
family, companionship,
country or city (with lots of exercise) life, watchdog |
| good with kids? |
supervise. young children
should always be supervised around large and/or powerful
dogs. purchase from an ethical breeder and discipline and
socialize early |
| life expectancy: |
11-12 yrs |
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| kennel
clubs: |
akc,
ukc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(terrier dog group), ckc |
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