I have also read that the breed was originally bred as a tool for use in rodent control in the Staffordshire mines. They were quick, agile and low to the ground, perfect for catching and killing rats. This made them extremely gamey. So gamey they were hard to handle. Through time and breeding with dogs that had a better disposition eventually the breed became extremely social with humans. At this point the breed could be handled well, small enough to hide in your coat as you snuck them into the fighting ring, due to pit fighting becoming unfavorable, and eventually illegal. My staffy is a natural hunter, she's had at least a dozen rat kills. We live close by a restaurant and she can smell them hiding in the bushes, she loves to go for a walk in that direction. She patiently stalks the rats in the bush, when they make a move, she's got them, its over in a second, she's very fast and precise. Yes, she does have an up to date rabies shot. She is an extremely good, intelligent dog. Everyone loves her, and she loves to be loved. She has a special relationship with our mail lady, she jumps up in the mail van and they visit for a while, she gets a treat, it's so cute. Anyway, love the videos!
Pretty solid. Hard to explain in such a short amount of time. But from my knowledge the original bull terrier/bull and terrier wasn’t a hinks invention. Albeit he gets credit, my understanding was he got it recognized first and took the name bull terrier whilst the staffy was still in the pits working, getting imported to America thus creating the APBT. Also should be noted the staffy was crossed back into the EBT to bring back color
I thought I knew a great deal about the Staffie having had 5 both bitchs and males How ever I still can widen my knowledge by watching and listening to your videos Thanks for your love of the breed Chris UK ❤️
Did not fight to death, the rules were the same as bare knuckle boxing of the day. It was so popular that it influenced out language ti this day with phrases like not up to scratch. A fascinating history.
I love seeing the old photos, they bred some stunning dogs back in the day. Fit for purpose not kennel club rosettes. I'm from a mining area and spoke to a few old hands who loved Staffies, they scoffed at the idea of them being bred specifically as sporting dogs. People owned them for lots of reasons but if you could make a quid in a fight, why not? Pretty close to being the perfect family dog as they would kill vermin, protect family, stay close, easy to look after, super smart, easy to train, keep the kids warm at night, the list goes on. Just beautiful wee things.
Right: "UK Government rejects proposal to add Staffordshire Bull Terriers to list of banned dogs." -Thewebinarvet There are also no restrictions in my country; Norway. And I *love* my little 9 month old bundle of energy! ❤
What people need to understand is that the very essence, Spirit and character of the Staffordshire Bull terrier are the product of their shady past.More people are bitten by dogs that are over aggressive or fearful.A Stafford is a confident, Fearless dog that adores human companionship and whoa betide anyone who tries to hurt the members of their human family. Stafford's where once the best kept secret in the Dog World but are know filling rescue shelters across the country.This is the result over breeding of Fad colours and Bad boys trying to enhance their street cred.Most So called Stafford attacks are usually a Stafford Type Cross, You don't need to alter the perfect dog.I would also say Protection work is pointless, A real Stafford do's not need any help in that department.One final word,If your planning on getting a Stafford contact breed clubs and find a Breeder who can give you all the info you need.Don't be surprised if you get a grilling as they will want the best homes for their dogs..Got to go now,My latest pup will be chewing something to shreds whilst I have left him to do this post!
Good info but the staff was around long before James hinks bull terrier. James hinks bred many breeds but didn’t create the staff. Pit fighting was around long before the white bull terrier. Staff’s was called pit bulls before or just bull and terrier then imported to the USA where it be came a bigger dog from selective breeding to make the American pit bull then it was named amstaff for show rings.
I made it to the 3:11 mark; I just can't bear to hear any more of this cruelty! I have an American Staffordshire Terrier, and he is the best dog I've ever had! It absolutely kills me to know how these dogs were abused, and also, the bulls that they were set upon to "tenderize," OH MY GOD!
I completely agree with you. Anyone who has experienced the love and gentleness of an AmStaff, Pit Bull, or Staffy knows just how incredible they are. It's heartbreaking to see them mistreated for fighting. Hopefully, tougher penalties will discourage such cruelty and protect these wonderful dogs.
The information in this video is highly inaccurate, some of it is accurate but the majority of it is wrong regarding the breed and the breeder and the composition of the breed.
I have a Big boy he Is 44,5 cm tall more than 20 kg and he is 12 month old. Now this breed is ruined dogs are too small I saw females with 10kg and male with 12-14 kg full adults. This was bull breed but they are ruined dog with 10kg is more like french buldog than bully breed.
If you knew the history of the native pit dog to the uk you would know they've always been small. Cockney charley had a dog called paddy that was 27lb so just over 12kg. Quite the opposite that a lot are smaller. A lot are bigger than they used to be, and are no better for it.
@@paddydoyle4234 well said 14-18kg most fully grown male although a lot of pet dogs are obese. Bare in mind if your dog is 20kg at 12 months it’s probably not a Stafford
I have also read that the breed was originally bred as a tool for use in rodent control in the Staffordshire mines. They were quick, agile and low to the ground, perfect for catching and killing rats. This made them extremely gamey. So gamey they were hard to handle.
Through time and breeding with dogs that had a better disposition eventually the breed became extremely social with humans. At this point the breed could be handled well, small enough to hide in your coat as you snuck them into the fighting ring, due to pit fighting becoming unfavorable, and eventually illegal.
My staffy is a natural hunter, she's had at least a dozen rat kills. We live close by a restaurant and she can smell them hiding in the bushes, she loves to go for a walk in that direction. She patiently stalks the rats in the bush, when they make a move, she's got them, its over in a second, she's very fast and precise. Yes, she does have an up to date rabies shot.
She is an extremely good, intelligent dog. Everyone loves her, and she loves to be loved. She has a special relationship with our mail lady, she jumps up in the mail van and they visit for a while, she gets a treat, it's so cute. Anyway, love the videos!
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One of the best dogs out there .iv had 4 Staffordshire bull terriers and all have been lovely dogs
Agreed!
Pretty solid. Hard to explain in such a short amount of time. But from my knowledge the original bull terrier/bull and terrier wasn’t a hinks invention. Albeit he gets credit, my understanding was he got it recognized first and took the name bull terrier whilst the staffy was still in the pits working, getting imported to America thus creating the APBT. Also should be noted the staffy was crossed back into the EBT to bring back color
I thought I knew a great deal about the Staffie having had 5 both bitchs and males How ever I still can widen my knowledge by watching and listening to your videos Thanks for your love of the breed Chris UK ❤️
Did not fight to death, the rules were the same as bare knuckle boxing of the day.
It was so popular that it influenced out language ti this day with phrases like not up to scratch.
A fascinating history.
I love seeing the old photos, they bred some stunning dogs back in the day. Fit for purpose not kennel club rosettes.
I'm from a mining area and spoke to a few old hands who loved Staffies, they scoffed at the idea of them being bred specifically as sporting dogs. People owned them for lots of reasons but if you could make a quid in a fight, why not?
Pretty close to being the perfect family dog as they would kill vermin, protect family, stay close, easy to look after, super smart, easy to train, keep the kids warm at night, the list goes on.
Just beautiful wee things.
I love my Staffordshire.& Yeah she's a scrapper.
There are NO restrictions on owning Staffies in the UK.
Right:
"UK Government rejects proposal to add Staffordshire Bull Terriers to list of banned dogs."
-Thewebinarvet
There are also no restrictions in my country; Norway. And I *love* my little 9 month old bundle of energy! ❤
What people need to understand is that the very essence, Spirit and character of the Staffordshire Bull terrier are the product of their shady past.More people are bitten by dogs that are over aggressive or fearful.A Stafford is a confident, Fearless dog that adores human companionship and whoa betide anyone who tries to hurt the members of their human family. Stafford's where once the best kept secret in the Dog World but are know filling rescue shelters across the country.This is the result over breeding of Fad colours and Bad boys trying to enhance their street cred.Most So called Stafford attacks are usually a Stafford Type Cross, You don't need to alter the perfect dog.I would also say Protection work is pointless, A real Stafford do's not need any help in that department.One final word,If your planning on getting a Stafford contact breed clubs and find a Breeder who can give you all the info you need.Don't be surprised if you get a grilling as they will want the best homes for their dogs..Got to go now,My latest pup will be chewing something to shreds whilst I have left him to do this post!
What you need to understand is that people are concerned with dog attacks, when it comes to this breed, not human attacks. And those DO happen.
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Good info but the staff was around long before James hinks bull terrier. James hinks bred many breeds but didn’t create the staff. Pit fighting was around long before the white bull terrier. Staff’s was called pit bulls before or just bull and terrier then imported to the USA where it be came a bigger dog from selective breeding to make the American pit bull then it was named amstaff for show rings.
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You're very welcome. Thank you for watching
0:43 Did you mean **English* Staffordshire Terrier?
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This breed helped to create the APBT ,there great dogs the real nanny dog
I made it to the 3:11 mark; I just can't bear to hear any more of this cruelty! I have an American Staffordshire Terrier, and he is the best dog I've ever had! It absolutely kills me to know how these dogs were abused, and also, the bulls that they were set upon to "tenderize," OH MY GOD!
I completely agree with you. Anyone who has experienced the love and gentleness of an AmStaff, Pit Bull, or Staffy knows just how incredible they are. It's heartbreaking to see them mistreated for fighting. Hopefully, tougher penalties will discourage such cruelty and protect these wonderful dogs.
The information in this video is highly inaccurate, some of it is accurate but the majority of it is wrong regarding the breed and the breeder and the composition of the breed.
The staffy is a more real bull and terrier than the Hinks’ bull terrier, which is just a fashion dog.
I have a Big boy he Is 44,5 cm tall more than 20 kg and he is 12 month old. Now this breed is ruined dogs are too small I saw females with 10kg and male with 12-14 kg full adults. This was bull breed but they are ruined dog with 10kg is more like french buldog than bully breed.
Wish there was breeders out there who try and restore them to their former good standards
Yes, a lot are definitely smaller than they used to be!
If you knew the history of the native pit dog to the uk you would know they've always been small.
Cockney charley had a dog called paddy that was 27lb so just over 12kg.
Quite the opposite that a lot are smaller. A lot are bigger than they used to be, and are no better for it.
My staffie is 11 months 22kg one beautiful boy love him to bits
@@paddydoyle4234 well said 14-18kg most fully grown male although a lot of pet dogs are obese. Bare in mind if your dog is 20kg at 12 months it’s probably not a Stafford
This is totally false,,hinks was responsible for the English bull terrier
Do they hv lock jaw