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| Staffordshire Bull Terriers; Written by Kimmie | |
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| Topic Started: Aug 2 2006, 11:24 AM (398 Views) | |
| JRT | Aug 2 2006, 11:24 AM Post #1 |
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Staffs are very quick learners and love to please their owners. They benefit more from positive training rather than being told off, though will try your patience, normally a stern NO does the job. They also love their food and will do anything for a treat (except apparently let go of a tennis ball). Because of their love of food they can gain weight quite quickly and obviously being overweight can cause problems. They can also be prone to skin conditions (something a bit of fish oil will sort out normally). They are very active and love having a runround! They are sofa kings/queens and despite trying my hardest could not keep Maddie off the sofa so eventually gave up! :rolleyes: :lol: At about 6 months old they would benefit from about 30 minutes excersise everyday (not to much to stunt their growth) or 5 minutes excersise per month of age (I got this from many stafford owners as a good guidline). They also like nothing more than having a cuddle. Staffs are renowned for being destructive if left, I have been very lucky with Maddie, only came home to mess a couple of times. She has really benefitted with a crate, and dives in at night before bed - her crate has been a godsend also with toilet training. Staffs are extremely loyal, loving and give the best hugs! If they are socialised from an early age, you shouldn't get any problems later in life with unsocial behaviour. They don't have a very high tolerance level when it comes to other dogs, so if they are attacked by one, they will retaliate - normally winning which unfortunately gets them into the paper. They love to say hello to everyone they come across (even if they don't necessarily want them to say hello!) they just love people, especially kids - they afterall the Nanny Breed. They like being nosey out of windows and like to be involved in everything :rolleyes: . Despite their small but chunky size they have a hell of a spring in their step, Maddie at just under 6 months cleared my 4ft gate to get to me on the other side (thank you trellesing) so high, secure fencing is a must. :wacko: Not really sure I can add anything more to that other than they really are great dogs and would recommend them to anyone - I never would have considered one before and now want a houseful! :lol: Their loyalty to you is just astounding and have never met a dog as quick a learner or as willing to please as Maddie is. One thing you must be prepared for having a staff or a staff x is the looks they will get from people who don't know the breed. I have had people walk through mud and pooh to avoid walking near Maddie and it is very upsetting :cry: , but you mustn't let it bother you as at the end of the day, you know that your dog is sound. |
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| Kimmie | Aug 2 2006, 08:57 PM Post #2 |
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Just a couple of extra things I forgot to mention the other day! Staffies are a shortcoated breed, don't moult much, and don't require much grooming if any at all. Once or twice a year with a rubber mitt should do. So they are ideal for people that either don't like to clean too much, or are worried about dog hairs everywhere! Like most terriers not many toys last :rolleyes: Another important factor if people are considering buying a stafford puppy (this doesn't qualify for stafford crossbreeds as apparently it will not affect them) is that you should ensure your puppy or the puppy's parent's are tested against these two genetic disorders: L-2-HGA (L-2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria) HC - Hereditary Cataracts Information on these disorders can be found via the Animal Health Trust website, on there you can also find information on how to have your dog tested for the diseases if they are not already (if both parents are tested clear then the puppy will be by birth so no need for retesting). I didn't find this information out until after I bought Maddie, and will be carrying out the tests as soon as the money is together - they are just simple swab tests done by the vet using the swabs provided by the AHT, which are then sent to the AHT and tested. It costs £100 for both tests together but is well worth it, even if it is purely for peace of mind. Not many people have heard of this testing and it is vital that it is brought to people's attention as much as possible. |
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| lel | Aug 7 2006, 01:14 AM Post #3 |
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hell yeah :yay: |
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| Chris Kerrigan | Sep 26 2006, 08:55 PM Post #4 |
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Along with The genetic tests for L2 Hga and HC it is recommended that both parents are eye tested for PHPV as well |
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| staffordworld | Sep 30 2006, 03:02 PM Post #5 |
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Hi Kimmie
;) A great contribution. |
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| lel | Oct 10 2006, 11:06 PM Post #6 |
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and PPSC on an annual basis ;) |
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