Staffordshire-Bull-Terrier
He's a lover, not a fighter.
Height: Staffords stand 14 to 16 inches at the shoulder, with males being taller.
Weight: Male Staffords weigh 28 to 38 pounds; females, 24 to 34 pounds.
Coat: short
Life span: 12 to 14 years
Breed Group: Terriers
Although he was created in 19th-century Britain to be a small, fast fighting dog, those days are long past. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier of today is a fine companion known for his courage, intelligence and love of children.
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General Characteristics
Cold tolerance
  
  
  
  
  
Drooling potential
  
  
  
  
  
Friendly toward strangers
  
  
  
  
  
Heat tolerance
  
  
  
  
  
Need for exercise
  
  
  
  
  
Playfulness
  
  
  
  
  
Predatory tendencies
  
  
  
  
  
Vigor
  
  
  
  
  
Wanderlust
  
  
  
  
  
Potential for weight gain
  
  
  
  
  
Watchdog ability
  
  
  
  
  
General health
  
  
  
  
  
Good for novice owners