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Terrier · United Kingdom

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Muscular, soft-hearted and famously fond of children. A Staffie loves their people without reservation.

They usually live
1214 years
Roughly, per year
11001900
Staffordshire Bull Terrier

What people love about them

  • Wonderful family dog when well raised
  • Short coat, very easy care
  • Sturdy and playful
  • Eager to please

A few things worth thinking about

  • Can be difficult with other dogs
  • Strong for their size on the lead
  • Chews through soft toys and beds
  • Restricted or misjudged in some places

What they're like

Size
Energy
Exercise needs
Mental stimulation
Trainability
Sociability
Affection
Independence
Good with children
Good with other dogs
Apartment suitability
Tolerance of being alone
Shedding
Grooming
Barking
First-time owner suitability

Some breeds shed less than others, which people with allergies sometimes find easier to live with. But no dog is completely allergy-free, and reactions vary from person to person.