Staffy puppies

Staffy puppies are short for Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppies, other names these dogs go by would be Staffie, Stafford, Staffross, or Staff.  They are a medium sized dog with short hair, stocky, muscular build, short ears, short tail.  These dogs were primarily bred for a sport that was called bull baiting.  They gained popularity again in the early 20th century and was accepted as a breed by The Kennel Club of the United Kingdom.  It is considered an English breed of dog and are related to the bull terrier, it is also considered cousin to the American Staffordshire terrier, and the American pit bull terrier.

"Staffy puppies" come in a large variety of colors including, brindle, red, fawn, white, blue, or any combination of these colors.  There are different terms for the coloration pattern on these dogs as well.  White staffy dogs with any color over or around an eye is called piebald, or pied.  Skewbald is white with red patches.  The coat is short haired, and smooth that clings to the body giving the dog a areodynamic look.

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier temperament is considered the best out of all bull terrier breeds.  They have a high level of courage, high intelligence, and also a high tenacity.  They are very affectionate toward all things, specially children.  It has been said that there is not other breed that is more loving with its family.  Even though this breed is muscular in build and looks intimidating at times, it is not considered to be a good guard dog because of its fondness of humans.  Southampton University said in 1996 that the Staffordshire Bull Terrier was in the top 10 breeds most suitable for families with children.

Staffy dogs do have some health problems, just like any other dog they can be susceptible to cataracts, hip dysplasia and some breathing problems.  They are also know to be at risk for melanoma because of their short hair.  They tend to get it mostly on their belly's because they like sun bathing on there backs.  They also can have problems with something called "double eyelash" it's where some eyelashes are misdirected and curl into the eye rubbing the cornea, this causes ocular surface damage.

Staffy dogs are generally great dogs, they are a very loving breed of dog, also very loyal.  They are easy to groom because of their short coats.  They are very smart which make them really easy to train.  They are overall a great dog for any type of family.  If you have any questions or comments about Staffy puppies please contact us or leave a comment.  We would like to hear of any stories you have.