About Dogs-The Staffordshire Bull Terrier

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was originally developed as a fighting dog in the 19^th century by breeding Bulldogs with a number of different terrier breeds. However dog fighting in the UK was banned in 1911 and with the ban came a huge decline in the Staffordshire’s popularity.

In spite of this it managed to survive as a breed and today, through selective breeding, its temperament has somewhat mellowed and its popularity has increased considerably over the past decade.

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, otherwise called a ‘Staffie’ is a compact, muscular dog that can make a very loyal and affectionate companion but remains fearless amongst other dogs and can be very strong-willed.
Its height should be between 14-16 in (36-41cm) and weight 25-38lb (11-17kg) with a life expectancy of between 12-14 years.
Home Pet Shop has a great range of products to buy online for Staffordshire Bull Terriers including, collars, leads and harnesses.