• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Staffordshire Bull Terriers: This breed of dog was bred in England during the 1800's and trained as a hunter, bull baiter and dog fighter. They are strong and muscular with powerful jaws.
  • Staffordshire Bull terriers were used in the blood sport of rat baiting. In rat baiting as many as 100 rats were put into a ring, or a rat pit, and wagers were made on whose dog could kill the most rats within a minute - for more info click Pitbulls
• Fact 3 - Origin of the breed: Staffordshire Bull Terriers originated in Staffordshire in England, hence their name. They have been cross bred from Bulldogs and a variety of different  types of terriers. They are related to the American Pit Bull Terriers and American Staffordshire Terriers.
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 17 - 19 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Staffordshire Bull Terriers and Nicknames: Staffs and "The Nanny Dog" as it is happy with children despite its fighting origins
  • Origin of the name 'Terrier': This originates from the Latin word 'terra', meaning earth and the French name 'chien terrier' literally meaning 'dog of the earth'
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Staffordshire Bull Terriers: The coat is normally short, dense and smooth and comes in a range of colors including red, fawn, white, black or blue with brindle markings
• Fact 7 - Life of Staffordshire Bull Terriers: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 12 - 14 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Staffordshire Bull Terriers is the Terrier dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
• Fact 10 - Choosing Staffordshire Bull Terriers as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Staffordshire Bull Terriers suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Staffordshire Bull Terriers are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Cataracts
  • - Hip Dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints)
• Fact 12 - Staffordshire Bull Terriers were registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1974
• Fact 13 - Breeding Staffordshire Bull Terriers for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Staffordshire Bull Terriers

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