Name:Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Alias:Staffie, Stafford, Staffy or Staff
Outline:Carnivora
Family:Canidae
length:36-41cm
Weight:11-17kg
Life:12-14year
IUCN:LC
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier originated in England hundreds of years ago and is a cross between a bulldog and a Mastiff.
In the early 19th century, when dog fighting was popular, the bulldogs bred at that time were larger than the dogs we know today, and these large dogs were crossed with some of the smaller ancestors of the native Manchester Terrier in the UK. The weight of the hybrid offspring is generally between 13.61 and 20.41 kilograms, which is today's Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Around 1860, James Hincks hybridized the old bull terrier, now known as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, to produce the pure white English Bull Terrier, which was recognized by the British Kennel Club in the last 25 years of the 19th century, while the Staffordshire Bull Terrier was never allowed. In 1935, the British Kennel Club recognized the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and only then were its enthusiasts able to hold beauty contests for it. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was officially recognized and registered by the AKC on November 1, 1974. In the AKC dog shows after March 5, 1975, it was classified as a terrier group in the regular dog show classification.
Staffordshire Bull Terriers were originally used for cattle herding and hunting on farms. They were once known as loyal family pets, but were later trained and bred as fighting dogs for fun. Through mating Staffordshire Bull Terriers and Bulldogs and breeding for several generations, they gradually developed a fierce and aggressive character. In the dog fighting arena, Bulldogs are brave and aggressive. Once they bite the opponent's neck, they will never let go, even if they are beaten to death. Slowly, Staffordshire Bull Terriers gradually developed into a gentle breed, which makes them good pets and very ornamental dogs.
Staffordshire Bull Terriers are short-haired dogs. They are very strong for their size. Although they are very muscular, they are still very lively and agile. The modern Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an indomitable quality, is extremely intelligent and tenacious. It is very affectionate to its friends, very calm and trustworthy. This makes it a first-class all-purpose dog. Only good management methods in breeding can cultivate excellent Staffordshire Bull Terriers.
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