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Staffordshire Bull Terrier Puppies for Sale: About the Breed
Originating in England, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier was bred for bull, bear, and lion baiting. The aforementioned "blood-sports" were officially eliminated in 1835 when Britain introduced animal welfare laws. However, "blood-sport" proponents began using this breed for organized dog fighting. Today, with their "blood-sport" history behind them, this breed has become a stable and popular family pet.
Character
Often referred to as the Staffie, this muscular and stocky breed exudes strength, courage, and athletic ability. They are bold, tenacious, and alert. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has a fearless, protective, and determined nature and is extremely agile. Their most distinguishing and striking features are their broad head and expressive face.
Temperament
Despite this breed's beginnings, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is renowned today for their reliability as a companion and family pet. They thrive on human contact and are extremely loving, devoted, and loyal. This breed is dependable gentle and reliable with children, and for this reason were nicknamed the Nanny Dog. They are exceedingly protective of their family and make excellent guardians and watchdogs. They are not suited for homes with other dogs or household pets they have not been raised with. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is not recommended for the novice dog owner.
Care
This breed requires minimal grooming. An occasional firm, bristle brushing and bath will suffice. They do not tolerate cold climates but also have a tendency to become over-heated quickly. They are best suited as indoor pets. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is prone to cataracts, hip dysplasia, luxating patella, and epilepsy. They are also very susceptible to fleas and ticks.
Coat
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has a soft, sleek, dense, and short coat that lays close to the body. The color of the coat may be blue, brindle, black, red, or fawn. There may or may not be white markings. This breed is an average shedder.
Training
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier requires a dominant owner and needs early and intense socialization and obedience training. They are easily housetrained. It is absolutely crucial that all training of this breed be done in a positive, consistent, patient, and firm manner. They excel in agility and obedience competition and have had success as therapy dogs.
Activity
Due to their athletic nature, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier needs vigorous daily exercise. It is imperative that they be securely leashed or harnessed in all public outings such as walking, jogging, or hiking. They benefit from off-lead run time in a securely fenced yard and greatly enjoy play sessions with their family. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier will do okay in an apartment dwelling provided they are given sufficient exercise, companionship, and stimulation.
Weight
Male: 25-38; Female: 23-35 lbs
Height
Male: 14-16; Female: 13-15 inches
Cost
Looking for a Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy with a superior lineage? Are you trying to determine how much a Staffordshire Bull Terrier with breeding rights and papers would cost? You should expect to pay a premium for a Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy with breeding rights or show quality with papers. You should budget anywhere from $2,030 upwards to $7,145 or even more for Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppies for sale with top breed lines and a superior pedigree. The average cost for all Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppies for sale is $4,445.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Characteristics
Full-Grown Size
Small Large
Grooming Needs
Seldom Regularly
Good with Dogs
Not Really Yes!
Watchdog Ability
Low High
Exercise Needs
Couch Potato High Needs
Color Variations
Curious about the color palette of Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppies? You'll discover a captivating array of hues and patterns that define their distinctive personalities. Below you will find common and rare coat colors for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed. *Remember, coat colors often change as a puppy grows older and cannot be guaranteed to remain constant.
- Black
- Black Brindle
- Black Pied
- Blue
- Blue Brindle
- Blue Pied
- Brindle
- Brindle Pied
- Fawn
- Fawn Brindle
- Mahogany Brindle
- Red
- Red Brindle
- Red Pied
- White
Name Variations
Searching for common aliases for Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppies? Ever wondered what other names people use for this breed? Find your answer to what other people call the Staffordshire Bull Terrier by exploring their affectionate nicknames or monikers below. This list will help you in your search for SBT puppies and even Staff puppies for sale as they relate to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed.
- SBT
- Staff
- Staffie
- Stafford
- Staffordshire Terrier
- Staffy
