QUESTION: my staffy is coverd in little lumps all on her belly and back legs - does anyone know what this is?
Anonymous - 1/20/2012 11:38:13 AM
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QUESTION: I have a 11 stafford terrier and I fear she may have got caught during heat. Now is shaking all the time and having hard time going up and down stairs. Is she too old to have puppies?
Anonymous - 1/20/2012 9:33:17 AM
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QUESTION: Hi I have a 4yr old staff male and since he was a pup i have allowed him to get on my old cheap battered leather sofa. I now have just brought a new fabric sofa and want to stop him from jumping on them. What is the best way to achive this?
Anonymous - 1/8/2012 11:34:32 AM
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QUESTION: I have a question about shedding/grooming of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed. I have a couple boys with asthma/allergies plus I like a clean house. What do you recommend?
Anonymous - 11/30/2011 5:17:41 PM
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As with any animal, Staffordshire Bull Terrier's all need proper care and attention and with that Staffys are great. In the summer mine sheds quite a bit but if I give him a bath once a week it helps keep the shedding down. I dont brush him but it would be much easier to keep the floor clean if I did. I dont mind sweeping once a day or so in the living area though. Hope this helps.
Anonymous - 12/8/2011 6:10:52 AM
QUESTION: I have 3 belgian shepherds and want to introduce a staffy puppy, do you think this is advisable? Our belgies grew up with 2 staffies, who both unfortunately died last year due to old age. The belgies are now 10, 4 and 2 respectively. We also have 4 cats and they are all well socialized, but recently the 4 year old is getting grumpy and growls at the 10 year old who is now blind - this when she walks past or jumps up on the couch with us when the 4 year old is sitting next to us - this behavior is pretty recent and am concerned that if we introduce a staffy, once the staffy is older and this behavior continues, it may cause fighting. I know the parents of the staffy puppies are both very calm and loving. It must be noted that all the belgies are female and I am intending getting a female staffie - my older 2 staffies were also female and we never had a problem with any of the dogs. Many thaks
Anonymous - 10/4/2011 7:02:10 PM
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QUESTION: We have a staff we think cross bred with American bulldog, she is a good dog most of the time. and training well but would like to know how big she is likely to grow and some tips for his overall care. thank you
Anonymous - 9/22/2011 7:00:32 AM
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QUESTION: Are Staffordshire bull terriers and pit bulls the same dog with different names to avoid individual city restrictions and licensing issues? I am confused? I have heard many different answers?
Anonymous - 9/4/2011 9:19:40 PM
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They are two different breeds. I hear that staffys are less aggressive than pitbulls, are smaller but have the same physical features. I dont believe that the staffy is less aggressive because it all depends on how YOU train your dog. Any dog can become loving and friendly if you train it well. Hope this helps :)
Anonymous - 12/21/2011 9:07:20 PM
No, they aren't even from the same country. There are many differences. A pitbull is an American Pitbull Terrier, from America. A staffy bull is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, from England. A staffy bull at full maturity is between 29 and 36 lbs, a pitbull is much larger. You may be thinking American Staffordshire Terrier that is most like the pitbull, but the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is completely different. So, there are 3 different breeds that people get confused
American Pitbull Terrier-from America
American Staffordshire Terrier-from America
Staffordshire Bull Terrier-from England
Big difference between the top 2 and the bottom 1. I encourage you to contact breeders and meet the different dogs so you can see for yourself.
paulkendall - 10/31/2011 10:21:10 AM
No they are not the same dog. Unfortunately they are both lumped into Breed Specific Legislation but they are not the same dog. Many differences from size and appearance to overall temperament. Both are great breeds in the hands of the right responsible owners.
EcoStaffords - 9/6/2011 12:28:10 PM
QUESTION: my 8 month old staffy still sleeps alot, is this normal
Anonymous - 8/29/2011 3:12:43 AM
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QUESTION: Do dogs get emotional when one of their mates die?
Anonymous - 8/27/2011 11:15:06 AM
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QUESTION: i have a cat, if i get a staffordshire bull terrier as a puppy and raise it around my cat, will it get along with my cat?
Anonymous - 7/12/2011 2:47:00 PM
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yes, we have 4 cats and 2 staffordshire bull terriers and our female has just had 8 pups, the cat will take a little while to get used to the dog but they will be fine
Anonymous - 7/20/2011 2:36:50 PM
QUESTION: Would it be hard to keep a Staffordshire bull terrier close to 20 lbs, so my apartment doesnt throw me out? Should I get the runt?
Anonymous - 7/10/2011 11:01:10 PM
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I dont think you will be able to. I have the runt of the litter of a Staffordshire bull terrier and had to bottle feed her for almost 4 months and everybody thought she would die. Everybody that sees her think she doesnt eat enough but she still has so much muscle that she weighs 35lbs maxed out
Anonymous - 12/30/2011 10:36:57 PM
QUESTION: My Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Gotti, jumps at me to take the leash away each time we are leaving for a walk. In doing so he gave me a couple of bruises because he nips to grab hold the leash. He then want to play some sort of a game tugging at the leash, growling.. It looks scary to people on the street. He wins the struggle and takes the leash away so now he is on the street loose. People get scared. Clearly I am not being a good pack leader for him. I don't want to give up so quickly, especially because there is no place for him to go to where it's guaranteed he won't be put to sleep. I would appreciate some advice:)
Anonymous - 6/23/2011 2:17:38 PM
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I show Staffordshire Bull Terriers. This jumping is common when they are excited. If you don't like it, STOP IT! As a pack leader you can do it and Staffies, while headstrong are very trainable. If you are still having trouble contact a local trainer.
P.s. He CAN NOT WIN those struggles. It makes him the " pack leader". You can nicely, but firmly win every time.
Anonymous - 7/5/2011 11:37:58 AM
QUESTION: How much should i feed my staffordshire bullterrier at the age of 4?
Anonymous - 4/30/2011 7:36:29 AM
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On average staffordshire bullterrier's should eat a large bowl full, but, lean dogs will need slightly.
Anonymous - 6/11/2011 12:25:34 PM
QUESTION: How heavy should a Staffordshire Bull Terrier be when fully grown? please use kg
Anonymous - 4/18/2011 5:16:26 AM
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About 12.5 - 14.4 kg is the average. For Americans, that would be about 27-32lbs.
Anonymous - 4/23/2011 12:04:31 PM
QUESTION: Looking to get a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, but I live in an apartment.....is this going to be hard when training or getting it to be housbroken?? Any suggestions on training methods for dogs growing up in an apartment?? thanks
Anonymous - 4/1/2011 10:56:22 AM
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i have a Staffordshire Bull Terrier and live in an apartment but they will definitely need excercise or else he/she will begin to get very ornery. The more exercise they get, the more well behaved and happy they are. Staffordshire Bull Terrier's are not long on stamina so a good 15-20 minute run every other day or so and regular walks should suffice.
Anonymous - 4/23/2011 12:06:16 PM
staffies can live in apartments but will need alot of exercise. you can train him normally but it will still need exercise
Anonymous - 4/18/2011 4:06:27 AM
QUESTION: Hello i was just wondering why staffordshire bull terriers put their ears back because my daughter has just had a baby boy and I am a bit weary when she is around him. Please get back to me soon so I know if she is ready to turn or if she is just looking at him or is she is sad please could you get back to me A.S.A.P thanks
Anonymous - 1/12/2011 7:40:32 PM
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First off, I wouldn't necessarily recommend too many encounters if the child is a new born. That being said, staffordshire bull terriers tend not to show much if any aggression around children of any age. Once the child is crawling and walking, I would say the only danger would be potentially being knocked over because sometimes Staffies can get a little excited. At least that has been what has happened with my 15 month old nephew. But to answer the main question, my dog puts her ears back when she is calm and relaxed, or when she's being scolded. On the other hand, her ears perk up when she is startled, in a stressful situation, or meeting new dogs. This usually is accompanied by a more assertive stance and puffing up. Just introduce them slowly and keep an eye on the dog and you shouldn't have problems.
Anonymous - 1/13/2011 5:52:40 PM
QUESTION: is staffordshire bull terrier good around cats?
Anonymous - 11/16/2010 9:57:38 PM
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When raised and introduced at an early age to a cat, staffordshire bull terriers are just fine with cats. The key is socialization and you dont want to make first introduction with a dog unfriendly cat. Keep things positive and supervise first few interactions.
massie - 2/1/2011 12:05:44 AM
My staffordshire bull terrier loves to try to play with my cat but she is not very friendly. He is very loving towards all animals and has a high amount of patience even when another pet is irritating him. I've learned all staffy's are very loving in nature and well-mannered :)
Anonymous - 12/28/2010 11:33:22 PM
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier when raise with a cat, bird, Iguana, turtle, or any other dog breed will get along fine. The house you live in and it's contents are the "pack" to a dog...they accept all that is in their "pack". Older dogs brought into the pack will need time to adjust, though.
sonstaff - 12/8/2010 3:33:26 PM
I have two staffordshire bull terriers, and they both act very well around our cat. One completely ingores the cat, and the other loves to play with her.
Anonymous - 11/28/2010 5:54:09 PM
QUESTION: What is the recommended potty training method?
In the past I've had success with crating. Is this method suitable for a Staffordshire Bull Terrier?
Anonymous - 10/28/2010 11:05:07 AM
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Crate training is definitely suitable for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed, and probably the best method. In our experience we have great results with crate training. Rewards work best for crate training as well. In fact, as soon as we get the treats we use when we mean go in your crate, our dog will run in and wait for us. We use different treats fro different means. Meaning, one specific treat means stand, one means crate, etc. It has worked great for us.
paulkendall - 3/2/2011 10:07:52 PM
Crate training is the best method. You put them away at night in their kennel, and get them up in the morning, and in this way, it teaches them to trust you, since the get used to the routine, and they don't want to mess where they sleep.
sonstaff - 12/8/2010 3:26:42 PM
QUESTION: I have a 6 month all Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy. He dosent bark or growl in fact he has no tiny bit of aggression in him, not even when approached by other growling dogs, is this normal?
Anonymous - 10/26/2010 10:46:29 AM
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I've got a 1.5 year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The only time he barks is when he's startled by someone coming in the house and it's usually a quick bark or two. He doesn't show any aggression but he does sometimes play very rough with other dogs....but never to the point of trying to harm them.
Anonymous - 4/23/2011 12:10:15 PM
I have 5 yr old Staffordshire Bull Terrier.. he's not aggressive to anyone, no other dogs nor cats(early socialized) , he sometimes barks at our neighbors cat(when the cat's sitting on roof), I noticed that after he got little older (like 3yr), he started get little protective of family, he barks only when he needs to, and few times he hunted and kill possoms and little creatures like(i used to have big yard..) bottom line is that, staffys only gets aggressive and protective only when he senses the danger, most of time hes just chillin being piggy goof ball.. lol =)
Anonymous - 3/27/2011 8:35:39 AM
My staffordshire bull terrier is not aggressive at all! We always tell visitors that when he rushes to the door to see them that all he will try to do is "lick you to death", he is quite the baby! He has never attacked any animal even given circumstances where the average dog may. Our other toy dog is more prone to aggressiveness than our staffy.
Anonymous - 12/28/2010 11:34:56 PM
Yep! Like Pit Bulls, they're bred to be loving animals that work extremely hard to please their owners. And, like any other animal, when socialized well when puppies, they tend to be great around other animals and people.
Anonymous - 11/19/2010 11:07:35 PM
QUESTION: What is the average weight for a female Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy?
Anonymous - 10/22/2010 3:22:30 PM
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Birth weight is normal 9 to 11 ounces for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy. There after 1 pound per week...so a six week old puppy should be at least 6 pounds or more.
sonstaff - 12/8/2010 3:30:08 PM
QUESTION: Im looking at buying a Staffordshire Bull Terrier that is 9 months old. Will it still bond to me? and will it be harder to train??
Anonymous - 9/29/2010 5:17:19 AM
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Ff you treat your Staffordshire Bull Terrier well, it will absolutely bond to you.
Anonymous - 4/23/2011 12:11:00 PM
Staffords are very intelligent and easy to train, and yes they love people and no matter the age they will Bond with people when shown love and attention. this breed lives to please their owners. obedience classes will help increase the bond and going for daily walks!
massie - 2/1/2011 12:10:19 AM
Staffys, I have to say, are probably the best dog I have ever owned. My staffy is absolutely the SWEETEST and most loving dog--even over the traditional family dogs, such as labs and such. Once he meets someone he warms up to them very well, especially if they let him lick them. He was very easy to train. For potty training we did the crate and treats for rewards. For not jumping on people over excitment all we have to do is tell him no and clap our hands (he is terrified of loud noises). He's the best dog!
Anonymous - 12/28/2010 11:37:28 PM
We got both of our staffies at a year old and let me tell you they are both wonderful. They are gentle and easy going but when its time to play they have a never ending endurance. They are amazing with my four children. Both of them came with little to no training but to our surprise training was a breeze, they are very eager to please. We use a method similiar to the clicker method just instead of clicking we say yes and give a treat. I caution you though it is crucial with this breed to provide them with exercise.
Anonymous - 10/15/2010 10:54:25 AM