Terrier group · England
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Also called Staffie, Staffy, Nanny Dog.
Medium dog, high energy, quick to learn.
- Brave
- Affectionate
- Loyal
- Clever
- Playful
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 11 to 17 kg24 to 38 lb
- Lives
- 12 to 14 years
- Energy
- High
- Trains
- High
- Barks
- Moderate
Training
Training a Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Terrier breeds. Impulse control and a rock-solid leave it. Short, high-value sessions; they bore fast.
Consistent Handling
Start here
Staffies need calm, consistent handlers. Set clear routines and reward the behaviour you want.
Socialisation with Dogs
Same-sex aggression can develop. Socialise extensively with other dogs during puppyhood.
Mental Stimulation
Intelligent breed that needs puzzle toys and training challenges to prevent boredom.
The app turns this into five to fifteen minutes a day.
Add your Staffordshire Bull Terrier and it builds the plan around their age, where they came from and what they already know, on video with Atlas and Shango.
Free to start. iPhone. No card needed.
At home
Living with one
Bred to go to ground after vermin. Fearless, quick, and not built to back down.
Gets on with
- ChildrenVery High
- Other dogsLow
- StrangersHigh
- CatsLow
Breed averages. Early socialisation and the individual dog matter more.
- Exercise
- 1-2 hours daily. Loves vigorous play, running, and interactive games. Strong and athletic.
- Grooming
- Minimal. Weekly brushing to remove loose hair.
- Drool
- Low
- Coat
- Short, Smooth, CloseRed, Fawn, White, Black, Blue, Brindle, Any with white
- In a flat
- Can work, with enough exercise outside it.
Health
Things to ask a breeder or vet about
L-2 Hydroxyglutaric Aciduria
Severe
Metabolic disorder causing neurological symptoms. DNA test available
Hereditary Cataracts
Moderate
Juvenile cataracts that can cause blindness. DNA test available
Hip Dysplasia
Moderate
Joint malformation causing pain and mobility issues
Where they come from
History
Developed in the Black Country of England in the 19th century by crossing Bulldogs with terriers. Originally used for bull-baiting and later dog fighting, they were bred to be gentle with humans. Known as "nanny dogs" for their patience with children.
- Bud · The first dog to make a cross-country automobile trip, accompanying Horatio Nelson Jackson in 1903 wearing driving goggles
