Aptly named ‘The Nanny Dog’, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier’s popularity in the US is increasing dramatically. Their love for children and welcoming spirit to all who they meet is ensuring this breed a place in the heart’s of many. They are tenacious and very intelligent learning quickly with a deep desire to please their master. Loving the rough and tumble with the muscle to play hard yet with the gentleness to interact with the youngest of kids. Always up for the long walk in the woods yet content to lie at your feet for hours just to be in your presence.

The Staffordshire Bull Terriers are known to

have great strength for their size. They are

stocky and muscular, and are also active and

agile. Colors include red, fawn, white, black

or blue, or, any of these colors with white.

Any shade of brindle or any shade of brindle

with white.

The breed is the 5th most popular dog in the

UK (its place of origin), and it is the only

breed to have the words 'totally reliable' in its

breed standard. Due to careful breeding and

responsible owners their popularity in the

USA is increasing dramatically.

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is one of only two breeds from over 190 recognized by the UK Kennel Club to have a mention of the breed's suitability with children.

Play Time

People Friendly - aka ‘The Nanny Dog’

They are very people friendly which leaves them rather useless as a guard dog. My dog is always happy to meet new people. The breeds reputation with children is second to none. Adored and adoring

within its own family circle. It is usually good with other pets in the

household, but may be combative with dogs outside the family,

especially dogs of his breed or related breeds.

I have found if you socialize them while a puppy and keep

them socialized they do very well with other animals. My dog will

play for hours with her dog friends without ever getting into any

aggressive state.

They are intelligent but stubborn at times but this is the appeal of this

'human' in doggy fur! The Staffordshire needs firm and consistent

training. They can be trained for agility and competitive obedience

and do very well because of their intelligence and tenacious spirit.

They love a challenge and variety.

Attitude

They are intelligent but stubborn at times but this is the appeal of this 'human' in doggy fur! The Staffordshire needs firm and consistent training. They can be trained for agility and competitive obedience and do very well because of their intelligence and tenacious spirit. They love a challenge and variety.