Staffordshire bull terrier

The Staffordshire bull terrier is a dog that was first originated in England. This dog is of the terrier family. These dogs are of a medium size and have a rather short coat. These dogs are quite old, they are considered to be one of the old times dogs. This dog was bred for baiting bulls. These dogs are very athletic and have a muscular frame. This breed of dog is quite stocky in appearance. The Staffordshire bull terrier has a rather large head with nicely defined occipital bones. This Dog has eyes that are dark and round with a rather short forehead. This breed has a very wide mouth and rather small ears. This dog has a n overall appearance of being very muscular and agile. These dogs look very aggressive and this quality makes them fair watch dogs.

These dogs stand at 35-41 cms tall and weigh in at about 11-15 kgs. The females are smaller in height and weight than the male dogs. Though these dogs have large mouths they never really drool. Their heads bare a slight resemblance to a triangle if viewed in a certain direction. The tail is in the shape of a pump handle of the olden days. These dogs have broad shoulders and ribs that are very visible. This breed has a body that is tucked up nicely. This gives the dog a somewhat graceful appearance. They have vey well defined and muscular legs. Their legs are what give them an edge when bull baiting. These dogs are usually seen in red, brindle, fawn, black, white, blue or any other mixture of these colors with white. These dogs have a very thin and short coat that sticks to their body. This gives the dog a nice and streamlined look.

These dogs are known for their courage and indomitable character. They are very intelligent and a tenacious breed. These dogs are extremely friendly. They love children in particular. They are very trustworthy and are known to be calm and patient. They are very good natured animals. Owners say that no other breed is as friendly with their family. These dogs may look very dominating but have a very soft heart. They are not aggressive unless need be.

This dog is among the top ten breeds of dogs that re most suitable for families with children. These dogs are not very well suited for training in attack. They can only scare people with their look but ore otherwise not very good guard dogs. These dogs are quite prone to illnesses. They have problems with their eyes and hips. Special attention will need to be paid to them in that respect. These dogs are well suited for life in an apartment. They will need to be frequently exercised. They love playing but are otherwise quite calm inside the house. These dogs have a great affinity for people. They are very sociable animals. These dogs are renowned for their courageous acts of defense.