Staffordshire Bull Terrier

My Staffie runs with me, plays with my kids, and comes on family hikes. He adapts his energy to any activity we offer him. He needs regular exercise to be calm indoors but is not excessively demanding. Two good walks and some play every day keeps him settled and content. He is the ideal balance of a…

I had misconceptions about Staffies before I got mine. A rescue volunteer suggested her as a good fit for my family and I was hesitant. She has been the most wonderful dog. She is gentle, loving, funny, and completely devoted. She has challenged all my assumptions about the breed and I now champion …

My Staffie approaches life as one long opportunity for play. He greets every walk with theatrical excitement, every toy with total commitment, and every person with irrepressible enthusiasm. He has made my life more joyful simply by demonstrating how much there is to be enthusiastic about. He is eas…

My Staffie is physically incapable of being near a human without expressing love. He leans, wriggles, licks, and must have physical contact at all times. When he is on the sofa with me he finds some way to ensure at least one paw or his head is touching me. He is the warmest, most affectionate dog I…

My Staffie is wonderful with people but we have had three incidents with other dogs in four years despite careful socialisation from puppyhood. Each was provoked by the other dog but my Staffie's response was disproportionate. We work with a specialist trainer and have improved significantly. He is …

My Staffie is the most devoted, affectionate dog I have ever owned and her relationship with my children is extraordinary. She sleeps outside their rooms, checks on them during the night, and positions herself between them and anything she perceives as a threat. She is endlessly patient with their a…

My Staffie is nine years old and has been remarkably healthy throughout her life. She had one ear infection at three and that is the extent of her medical history. She is robust, energetic, and vital in a way that defies her age. She still plays like a much younger dog. The breed is known for hardin…

My Staffy is brilliant with people and absolutely devoted to my family. She is less reliable with unfamiliar dogs and we manage this carefully. Early socialisation helped significantly and she is fine with dogs she knows well. We walk her away from dog-heavy areas and she is otherwise a perfect comp…