The Staffordshire Bull Terrier - Misunderstood Family Dog?
Just like with the Amstaff, people's opinions about the Staffordshire Bull Terrier are divided. For some, the →English dog breed is one of the most misunderstood family dogs. For others, the Staff is and remains a →dangerous breed.
Get to know the Staffordshire Bull Terrier better now and form your own opinion about this four-legged friend.
Dog Breed Staffordshire Bull Terrier in Portrait
Origin: England
Size: 33-41 cm
Weight: 11-17 kg
Life Expectancy: 12-14 years
Character: loyal, intelligent, self-confident, affectionate
[TRANSLATION ERROR] Der Staffordshire Bullterrier kann auch ein Familienhund sein.
Character and Nature
Gentle or aggressive? This is a question many people ask when it comes to the Staff. The fact is that a lot depends on →breeding with this furry friend. Because the Staffordshire Bull Terrier has certainly a loving, loyal, and friendly side within. Due to its extremely high threshold for stimuli and friendly nature towards people, it can even be an excellent →companion for children in a family. Here, it shows itself to be very cuddly and affectionate.
At the same time, this four-legged friend is a real powerhouse, very attentive and intelligent. These very traits have been exploited for illegal dog fights in the past, and the Staff has been bred to be more aggressive than its natural disposition would suggest. If you are interested in the breed, a [→responsible breeder](https://www.petsdeli.de/magazin/hunde/welpenerziehung/welpen-kaufen-zuechter-tierschutz-oder-privat-darauf-solltest-du-achten) is therefore very important**.
[TRANSLATION ERROR] Auch den süßen Hundeblick hat der Staff drauf.
Such a powerhouse on four paws like the Staff also needs something substantial to chew on! The four-legged friend devours quite a bit that lands in its bowl. You should especially pay attention to a sufficient protein intake. Our [→Wet Food Extra Meat](https://www.petsdeli.de/collections/fur-hunde-nassfutter/extra-meat) is for true meat connoisseurs and meets your dog's needs in a healthy way.
Do you want it extra fresh, natural, but still uncomplicated? With the BARF Fresh Menus from Pets Deli, you provide your four-legged friend with a fresh, balanced diet with a bite!
Training and Keeping
Acquiring a Staffordshire Bull Terrier should be well thought out before purchase. Even though the dog breed can be very lovable, it is classified as dangerous in many federal states →as dangerous and therefore counts as a dangerous breed. Keeping a Staff is subject to certain regulations in most cases or is even completely prohibited.
Otherwise, training the four-legged friend depends on a [→confident and consistent demeanor](/magazin/hunde/hunde-erziehung/so-hast-du-erfolg-bei-der-hundeerziehung). Instead of harsh training or excessive strictness, patience and sensitivity are required. Also, the →visit to a dog school can be beneficial for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier from puppy age. Here, the four-legged friend learns social behavior** and how to get along well with other dogs.
The Staff is suitable for a family with children with the right care. The four-legged friend enjoys a house with a garden or yard but can also be kept in an apartment if it gets enough exercise.
