Staffordshire Bull Terrier

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier (informally: Staffie, Stafford, Staffy or Staff) is a medium-sized, short-coated, old-time breed of dog. It is an English dog, where it is the 5th most popular breed, and related to the bull terrier. Having descended from dog-fighting ancestors, it is muscular and courageous. It is the subject of breed specific legislation in some jurisdictions. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a medium-sized, stocky, and very musc... More

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Also known as:

  • Staffy,
  • Nanny Dog,
  • Staff,
  • Stafford,
  • SBT,
  • Staffy Bull,
  • Staffie

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Size:

Gender Minimum Height Maximum Height Minimum Weight Maximum Weight
  • 33 cm (13 in )
  • 38 cm (15 in )
  • 10 kg (22 lb )
  • 16 kg (35 lb )
  • 36 cm (14 in )
  • 41 cm (16 in )
  • 11 kg (24 lb )
  • 17 kg (37 lb )
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Hunting Dog:

  • Yes

Hypoallergenic:

  • No

Apartment Friendly:

  • Yes

Light Shedder:

  • No

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Life Expectancy:

Low High
  • 12 yr.
  • 14 yr.
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