5 Facts About Staffordshire Bull Terriers
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
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After watching your videos I bought a female blue. And I guarantee staffies are great with kids, I got two little princess here and my dog is very carefull and tender with them. Another true, english staffies barely barks. Fortunaly down here in Brazil staffies are not so rare, in my neighborhhod I found other three staffies and we have four breeders in Rio. By the way, I do this crying thing all the time. Thaks for your videos!
Glad you liked the video man, yeah they're the best. I'm glad you were able to get one and that she's great!
@@danrockwell1883 Great with kids, until they suddenly snap outta nowhere.
@@stanb1455 certainly any dog can snap out of nowhere but good luck getting a child's arm out of a staffies mouth, I've witnessed such a thing and it's not nice but considering these dogs were originally bred for fighting and have the capability of biting at pressures over 300psi, you could see why
@@recs5351 I know. Pits are not normal family pets. Nothing can stop genetics.
@@recs5351 you have no idea about the breed. Its known as the nanny dog… my girl is 14 now and is the softest dog you will ever meet. I got my girl at 8 weeks when my boy was 6 weeks old and then 3 years later my daughter was born. She has been amazing with them both and everyone she meets. Because of her most of my family now have one. They’re are smaller the then a pit ball and American. (not that I think these are bad breeds either)
Stop generalising and hyping up something that isn’t there in this breed. They only issue I have had is she is always full on. (Not these days, just wants to sleep or cuddle). 💯 play, 💯 love. But mine is very vocal, different to this guys pup.
Here in the UK most Staffies bark. Ours does it if he sees our neighbour or the postman because he loves people and wants them to come over to give him attention. Great dogs, ours is still a live wire at the age of 6! As soon as he sees a small child though he calms right down - it's as if he realises he needs to be gentle with them because they're little. Wonderful boy is our Reggie.
I need to teach that to shadow. he is too crazy
My staffy is 11 and gets the cutest bursts of energy when we take her to the park, she's like a puppy. She is on the larger side for an English staffy, standing a little larger than most male dogs of the breed, but we have found that her breathing is better than smaller staffies. She is the most gentle, sweet girl you'd ever meet
I'm in the UK and my staffy hardly ever barks. She talks to us all the time but it's very rare that she barks and we live on a busy terraced street.
It's mad they're not as well known in the US, because they're everywhere in the UK lol I have a Blue Staffy and she's a beaut. Loving your dog too mate, he's a stunner.
staffys have been a popular breed in Australia for at least 50 years, they're everywhere here, The Am staff is completely different to the English staff as you would know once owning one, I've never owned any other breed
Once you own an English staff, you never want another breed 😊
Here in the states people lump then into a group of 4 dogs. Most people call them pitbulls. These dogs are not rare like he says, they are everywhere. I have real pitbulls.
@@jacksmiththeboss
English staffs aren't pit bulls,
I think pit bulls are beautiful looking dogs, so are American staffs, but they're to big a dog for me, Most dogs that are vicious, are because of ill treatment or they're owners teach them to be that way, But that goes for most breeds, not just pittbulls,
And in Australia. I have a staffieX shar pedi. He is gorgeous. 🥰🐶❤️🤣🇦🇺
@@jeanniehelliwell1599
What an interesting mix,
Your dog would be one of a kind 😊
Definitely my favorite breed. I have 3 females 11yrs, 3yrs, and a 10 month old. Extremely loyal, toy and food driven. Great with kids, friends, and family. But just like every dog the more social they are the better. They are the perfect size in my opinion. Not to bug for your lap and not so small you have to watch your step around them.
Mine too! The best size
Lost our staffie last January at 17 years 4 months old, she was the best dog ever, my daughter's best friend throughout her whole childhood from 3 to 20. They are the greatest breed, they don't bark much but sometimes you swear they are trying to talk 😂
Wow, 17? That's quite old for a dog of a staffys size
Wow, 17 yo is amazing! What did you feed her?
@@faithbelleg7465 a mixture of Purina dry kibble and a raw feeding 👍
@@faithbelleg7465 I had a sraffy that lived to 16 years that boy would eat anything put in front of him. He beat parvo virus when he was a pup and never looked back.
I've had our staffie for 11 years now. It's the 1st I've had and will never have any other breed. 5 grandkids have jumped all over her and she loved it. She's started with arthritis in her hips and I'm dreading that day we have to say goodbye. She's the most loyal, loving and intelligent dog I've ever known x
Try cbd oil I use it on my boy I helps massively
Mine is 11 too and she is still the little puppy I knew when we got her when I was 7. Great with kids, loves saying hello to hoomans and loves sunbathing in the summer. We got her a cooling mat to help her regulate her temperature, though. Don't worry!
I hope your staffys are still well,a good dog/horse "chiropractor"gave me quite a few more years with my boy,an the there a product in Australia called rapigel it's a racehorse and greyhound muscle cream works wonders on my back!
I hope your baby is well ❤️🩹
She's had 2 injections now for her arthritis but it's not really helping. I know she's in pain and I think in the very near future we're going to have to make that decision to end her suffering. She's had a really good 13 years spoilt rotten 💔
Hello Here from South Africa. I agree 100% . My (English) Staffies were beautiful and fantastic with kids. I had two when my two kids were born. They grew up with my kids. When the 2 staffies passed on at about 14 i got another two. My kids were taught to be gentle with them and vice versa and i was never once,ever, was nervous or worried leaving them alone with the kids. They are super clever, intelligent. When my kids were born i brought their clothing and fist poo etc from the hospital every day and let them smell etc. By the time i bought the babies home the dogs were so excited. We put the babies on the carpet and the dogs went and sniffed and were so excited they were hopping around from,foot to foot and trembling all over (if you have a Staffie you will know what i mean )
We had 4 dogs over the years. A male and female each time and i can tell you, each had a totally different personality but all had the same Staffie traits. When you get home from a bad day at the office, just looking at them will bring a smile to your face and lift your heart. LONG LIVE STAFFIES
Such great dogs. I have to teach shadow to be calm with my child because he's too crazy at times. LONG LIVE STAFFIES
Had mine for 14 years .. never had a more intelligent dog so loving and perfect with the kids .. also i collapsed a few years ago and he was the one that alerted the whole house to me being unconcious .. love staffies !!!
So nice to see an American loving the proper staffie instead of pitbulls, not dissing the pit bull but come on, staffies are the shnizzle
FINALLY someone that sets the record straight. I love my Staffinator's, they are the o it ones with the heart shaped head.
Thanks for this im english and love my staff bull busta he's very muscly he's an absolute beast thank you being an american and doing a review on english dogs! 👍
Thanks for the video . You are absolutely right on all the characteristics of the staffie . I rescued jack may of 2018. I lost him this past February. Due to lymphoma. He was only 5 . He was my best friend and a solid companion you could ever ask for . He was a celebrity in the neighborhood I lived in . Everyone loved him and he loved everyone he met .
As an Englishman, glad you made this video it's the BIGGEST frustration Ever people who don't know the difference in a Staffie and a Pitbull, in the 80s and 90s over here in England the Staffies got such a bad reputation through Pitbulls attacking dogs kids and owners it's unreal!
My parents got one when me and my brother were in our mid teens and my uncle had one in the 70s and 80s, the breed has got a bit taller over the years they used to be 14-16inches max by the breed standard set in 1800s. But our Staffie had a big mum and Dad he had 14 show champions in him including his dad and him mum was as big as he was as an adult he grew to 17.5inches by 11months old then filled out after, we showed him as a puppy and they said his height they weren't strict on now as the breed has got bigger since the standard was set 150years ago, so he was fine at 17.5inches as long as all perfectly proportioned. (Much like people were 4.5-5ft tall 150years ago I suppose we've also got bigger) His mum had the British record of 10pups that all survived he was the biggest bit softest/kindest natured out of the 10, and all were healthy! He was THE BEST and Softest Dog we could have ever have hoped for All the other dog owners even used to say he was the best dog ever..
He is as fit as a fiddle at 11yeaes old, but we think someone poisoned him and we had to have him put down just 4 months later just before his 12th birthday but they regularly live to 15-16 years old in England and I've no doubt had it not been for his liver packing up he'd have been right up the top end he was solid but soft as shit.. loved kids loved people even other dogs as we socialised him at puppy classes from 14 weeks for about 6 months or so, so he got on with other dogs then we Carried on training him ourselves.
He was super intelligent and super living, exactly what you said about if upset he just knew instinctively and came up and comforted you..
We had him put down in 2003 and my parents couldn't even get another dog as he was just irreplaceable!!
They are WITHOUT doubt the Best dog breed in the world for protectiveness, loyalty, friendliness, for being great with kids and just all around amazing companions..
And yes they hardly ever bark unless they hear something at night or someone at the door bit then if your at home they'll often just stay in their bed as they tend to have a sixth sense whether they need to show protectiveness.. He did "Talk" all the time though to let you know if he wanted something or to go out the garden to go to the toilet he worked out to rattle the security chain instead of bark lol!)
Luckily American Staffordshire Terriers/Pitbulls are Banned in England since the 90s/early 2000s and since then Staffies(Staffordshire Bull Terriers) have rightfully just started to regain their rightful reputation as being the soft loving breed they really are, not monsters that attack people..
They're even seen on dog food adverts here now which is a 180degree change in last 10-15years of WRONG opinion and BAD media they got! (Due to the Pitbull thing)
End of the day as long as you train then right treat them well and they're not mistreated then they're amazing family Dogs! Ps. You got a lovely example there mate. We had a Black Brindle he was about 4-4.5stone fully fit as he was taller example and very muscular as they are.
Thanks again from London England 👍💪❤️😎🏴
Thank you for the info! Didn't know they were shorter back in the day. I hope Shadow will live to be 15+! I agree also, the best dog ever, can't compare them. It's so cool hearing from people from your neck of the woods. I hope one day I will have one more. Maybe when Shadow gets a bit older I'll get another to make him more young!
Your bang on I've had three over nearly 30 years mother and pup 13/16yrs than took in a 1yr old someone needed rehomed I wasn't going to get another after I lost the pup but couldn't resist she's now 12yrs a minority of idiot owners give the majority and their dogs a bad name can't get better with kids or adults
I’m embarrassed to say I just fake cried to my staffy but he definitely reacted with complete support. He always pushes his head between my hands & licks my tears or lays down on me. He’s such a lovable boyyyy. So sentimental and protective of his mommy. He feels like my son. I feel like I’ve carried him for 9 months & pushed him out. He loves his new mommy.
Such great affectionate dogs!
Greetings from the UK, I've owned a couple of staffs and its true what you're saying about their character, extremely loyal and very protective of children in particular, the best advice I could give to anyone thinking of getting one is to make sure you socialise them with other dogs from a very early age, they are very intelligent, and a well trained obedient Staff is a joy to own, a disobedient unruly Staff can be the complete opposite.....
Number 1 Fact you only need to know is....
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is the greatest breed of Dog that has or will ever exist.
I've had two in my life sadly both are gone now and I am craving another as our home is empty without one.
Here in England the price of SBT's and many other breeds has got out of hand however that said if you choose a SBT you will congratulate yourself every day because the love they give back is immeasurable.
Great Video Sir.
Totally agree staffys the best .
Go to your local kennels, there's thousands of abandoned Staffies in the UK.
I have a Staffy, I’m in California. I never see other Staffys . You are so right . The best most lovable, affectionate dogs ever . Yes I can tell all bully breeds apart . Staffys are the best !
I believe so too!
Our British dog must love your beaches lol
Had one 13yrs. Got him at 8 weeks old, They are a awesome little dog. So strong, But so soft, And a fabulous tempriment
I’ll never get another breed unless I’m in the position to rescue one, then I may go pit
We had a cross staffie with a boxer for 14 years she was brilliant, we got another staffie from a rescue kennel we've had her for 8 years and she goes everywhere with us as part of the family , you have a lovely dog by the way .
They're definitely family.
Congrats bro on your baby girl. Im having a girl this October too God willing 👍🏻👍🏻
Congrats as well! Thank you!
Gents, first congrats for your girls. I had a staffy some years ago and I think that I can share some experiences with you. Yes, the dog never went against my kids, true BUT, unfortunately, he did so against a friend of my daughter and the situation went really grouse, he almost killed the girl. She didn't die because I'm a paramedic (part of my Army training and focused on keeping a person alive, no matter what) and because my neighbor is a doctor and he got actively involved. Imagine, everything happened under my supervision and responsibility, within my home!! They're so fast and strong that you'll have little else to do than controlling the damage, if you can and later, of course. Therefore, even if you're around, don't give them a single chance when you have other than the family kids playing at home. Please avoid my terrible, quite terrible experience. In public spaces, always use a leash, he killed one of my neighbor's dogs, and severely wounded another one, in the same episode, and again, nothing else to do about it but to apologize, later again. Enjoy your staffies, they're cute and apparently kind but, never ever forget that you have a gladiator there, in the shape of a small dog and also, they are just what they are, a really tough and mainly effective fighting machine. Cheers!
@@druruguay really sad to hear that but I guarantee that wasn’t a pure bred English Staffordshire Bull Terrior, he just pointed out the differences in the video you are commenting on. Very different dogs who unfortunately have a shared name.
I love these gentle amazing people with 4 legs. I have a puppy due in2 weeks can't wait.
Very exciting!
In the UK in the north where I'm from they are probably the most popular dogs out there can't get better
We are getting our baby boy English Staffy next month. We’re so excited. We’ve always had bigger dogs of the bully breed (our Johnson American bulldog was 112 lbs) but now that our kids are grown we wanted a smaller dog to take camping with us. This will be the smallest dog we’ve ever had. I’ve researched the breed for over a year. We finally found a breeder in a bordering state with pups available. Can’t wait to see more of your videos! We also have a Jeep & live for fitness 😁👍🏻
Everything you've said about English staffy is so true and perfectly described my little staffy girl 😊 I'm sure your boy will be so good with new baby!
I had a red Stafford boy back 2008 had the paper work on him looked like my dog was smiling all day lol
Love the staffy smile
We're getting our staffy pupper at the end of july
NICE! you guys are going to love it, make sure you're very disciplined in his training. The first year creates the dog you'll have forever!
My favourites, I have a brindle English staffy and all these facts are correct but you should mention they do get some skin problems I’m not sure if it’s more of a thing in the Australian climate but myself along with a few friends have all experience a dermatitis style skin irritation tried a lot of creams that didn’t quite help and was a lot of effort watching her and making sure she didnt lick it off but we recently got her a shot from the vet that has worked wonders and she’s back to being a happy little Chappy 😍
Glad her skin is doing better! Shadow hasn't had any skin issues except for a skin tag he had to get removed. I remember when I was picking out colors, some said blue staffs have skin issues. Didn't know brindle could have them too
3 handy little tips for You.
1. Add a raw egg once aweek to their food.
2. Put 2/3 drops of tee tree oil on you're hands and rub it all over them.
3. Give them a zinc multivitamin once every 3 months.
It's skin and coat will shine
Sometimes allergies to flea bites or grass and pollens can cause skin problems.
German shepherd and English Staffordshire terier look absolutely different but these are my two favourites of all. Both are brave, strong, extremely intelligent, loyal and friendly at the same time dogs ❤️
Fantastic video a Big thumb up 💯👍🏻
I LOVE Staffy Bulls. The are so sweet, funny and kind. We currently have 4 yr old moose of a pit bull, she's 90+ lbs and a total mush. She loves everyone from adults to babies, she's playful, sweet-natured and a snuggler. She'll lie down on my neighbor's lawn and her little girl will flop down on top of her. She just smiles and wags her tail. And she rarely barks!
She's the most sweet-natured dog we've ever had and we adore her. But we'd love to have a Staffy Bull too!
staffies are the best sadly i just lost my girl short of her 16th birthday 23 july its been a week and the house is so quiet i miss her silly ways such a loyal breed and fantastic with kids
I'm so sorry I've lost mine over year ago but had to get a puppy staffy as house felt so cold and my mind and body couldn't bear without her so now I've got this little baby girl and she is my precious daughter so she heeled me a lot...so maybe if you a're ready get another staffy to brighten your life?
@@evelynk9756
I really do love a staffie but not yet too soon i still have my girls harness hanging up i cant move it she was such a big part of my life i had all my neighbours asking for her because i had her so long people were used to seeing her with me
Staffies are super loyal yes, loyal towards anyone giving them attention!
I have pits and bullys but the best dog I ever had was my daughters staffy she lived to 17 years old best dog ever she was a ambassador for the breed
Miss u mae🦴🦴🦴🦴❤❤❤❤
Just picked my little guy out extremely excited to finally get my Staffy
i agree, my friends left me with their dog for only three days and I must admit it is true what you are saying about english stuffy, they are awesome dogs, but you need to give them a lot of your time, and they are very active, so they are not dogs for old people.
Yeah you have to be active with them for sure!
I really enjoyed this video! I rescued my boy Hudson about half a year ago. He’s 57% Staffordshire Bull Terrier and 43% Rottweiler. I’ve had Rottweilers in the past but he acts and looks way more Staffy, he’s my first Staffy. My girlfriend and I rescued him when he was around 6 months, and we were expecting at the time. We now have a 5 month old beautiful daughter and a year and 3 month old pup. I definitely relate to this a lot, he’s certainly one of the most compassionate and loving dog I’ve had. I’ve never really heard him bark ever as well, have heard the whine noise you played as well when he gets excited. He loves “his” baby so much, and is really careful around her for the most part! He always gives her and us lots of kisses. To burn some energy I put her inside of her car seat and set it in the wagon and he pulls her on our daily walks with his harness on and I have him on a leash just incase of a squirrel! Haha. He enjoys it, wags his tail whenever he sees me get the wagon around. He’s also very smart, good with training and daily exercise!
I hope all is well with you and your family! Take care brother.
Cracking video.
We've had our boy just over 7 years and it's been an absolute joy.
As was said in the video they have outstanding loyalty which even over shadows their strength.
Our boy loves mud and being a white staffie he goes from clean to filthy very quickly.
I noticed in the video the staffie doing zoomies....sprinting round in circles hahahaha they love it.
And they definitely don't know when to stop playing.
Thanks again for the video, it's superb.
I just flew from FL to TX to get a AKC registered Staffy. She is 10 weeks and 2 days old now. I absolutely love her. She is black brindle with white chest and a white strip down her face. I named her Nala!
CONGRATS!!
Dan, I would say your little fella is a big framed Staffie. There are plenty of them here in England. But you can tell by that enormous head he's a genuine Staffie. Gorgeous dog, by the way.
Thank you! Great dogs!
My big boy is now 8 years old and pure white he is the most amazing nanny dog I'm from the UK and he is the biggest baby , he is amazing, just a suggestion put ice cubes in there water it helps them from over heating
I just lost my blue staffy Kena ... 13 yrs of her being the best damn family member we ever had... She was a nuturer a lover a protector a clown and always there for us and the best Nanny Dog to my little girl ive ever seen.. She never left her side when she was home.. There will NEVER be another that could ever replace or fill her place she was our world...
❤️ sorry for your loss
@@danrockwell1883 thank you...
@@danrockwell1883 I can honestly say ive never had a dog that acted more human even when looking in her eyes her looking back you could tell she was much more , everyone loved her, she saved my life once and 8 even saved hers once also, I had gotten lyme disease and had a heart attack and she kept me alive when I was passing out trying to drive to a hospital she would nip me , much more to it I could write but to long and she sadly couldn't have pups as she had a cancerous uterus that staffys tend to get when she was 2 and that's how I aved her came home and she was dying and rushed her to the hospital and stood with her, we both made it ...now time has gone by and she left us the weekend before Thanksgiving and I've gotta say I've been well.... terribly depressed... it's just been her and I through the 13 yrs and for the past 9 shared custody with my little girl .... life hasn't been the same without her and I've never felt so alone and lost... we did everything together...cherish them and hold em close because one day sadly they will be called home as we all are... be well friend and thank you for the videos ,
Sorry for your huge loss. I have had my Staffordshire (she is crossed with American Pitbull, pretty common here in New Zealand) for just gone 2 years and already I dread the day I might have to say goodbye. She is my constant companion, I cannot even go toilet without her shadowing me. She has had 2 litters (23 puppies in 7months!),i kept 2 puppies now 1 Year old. That was puppy BootCamp for me! I have had her fixed now. So I have 3 Staffordshire pittie mixes, just the perfect number for me (if I had a bigger house I would actually like 1 more! 😂😂😂,) they are all very clingy and affectionate, but I definitely have a very strong bond with the Mummy dog. They are incredibly loyal and very intuitive and very good guard dogs too, and on top of that they are also big goof balls a lot of the time! No dougt you have some awesome memories with your Staffordshire, they still teach us so much.
Hi Dan. Have just found you and have now subscribed.
From as early as I can remember there has always been a Staffy in our family. I grew up with them and if I'm honest I cant imagine what it would be like to have any other breed.
My Avitar is of my dog Trump( yep, named after the Donald) and he is the nuts mate.
Everything that you have said about this little strong loving tenacious breed is spot on.
Congrats with your upcoming bambino and in Shadow you know that baba will be so protected by him.
Every Staffy i have have ever known just love kids, but as you have pointed out the only thing you have to watch for is their jumping up...they just love their family sooo much that they find it hard to not get over excited.
Big up from the UK, and all the best👍
Hey Dan I used to breed & show staffs here in the UK. Your dog is what we call a black brindle.. The brindle marking is a throw back in the line. Not a fault.. I agree with what you have said.
The history of the breed.. They are a fighting dog. Before the pitbull. The original breed was the same size as the French Dogue de Bordeaux. As was the British bulldog. That's our most dangerous dog in those times. There are several theories around the breeding. Lord Hamilton.. But reading about him I think more than likely he invented the pitbull.. Because he used to do a lot of business in Ireland. One of key dogs in all of the terrier breeding is the Kerryblue. Those dogs were originally 25' to the shoulder.. And different Lords had different breed of dog. The northern dog come from Staffordshire.. Was known as the half n half. The people who worked the Lords land in Staffordshire would have also bred his bull baiting dogs for his entertainment.. Then he might sell or do a deal with the Lord or Bedfordshire. To own 1 or two of his fine dogs. But in Northamptonshire that Lord may have preferred the British bulldog he got from Cornwall.. For his bullbaiting. The fighting come about who had the best breed. English bull terrier, British bulldog, Staffordshire, Mastiffs.. There were no real rules. And dogs got killed.. Fighting was over too quickly.. So a new dog needed to be invented. Lighter, so could entertain for longer..
The pitbull.. Was much much smaller than any of the others.. Weight maximum 30lb. They still used the larger dogs.. But not so much.. Then it was made against the law 1835.. Still went on..
The other terriers played a big part also In the pit. Some times a miss match.. Or rat killing against the clock. All the geans are still there in the breeding. The reason for reduction in size was the kennal club. To be honest they have ruined every breed they invite in. Constantly reducing the true size given the breed health problems. My dogs were still a bit on the tall side. At 18' I used to weight train my dogs.. Pulling, spring pole. And mine were all black.. We qualifyed one year for Crufts.. We turned up in Birmingham Nec. I got given a dog handler.. They would not let me take him in the ring. And my dog took a dislike to the handler, because he was very harsh and shouting at him. He hit him with the leach.. My dog was also trained for guard.. And warned him. So I refused to let that handler walk him. So we never appeared. After he died. That's it. Because the kennal club is distroying the breed.
Now I do miss the breed. I still know all the best lines here and top breeders. But I have a dog breed the kc don't recognise. Patterdale Fell Terrier.. We call them Fell, Or terrier. Simular to the pitbull. But not in looks. Breed for ability.. These are easy to get. But of top quality lines extremely difficult. It's took me 3 years to find what we call a none watered down line. Or scatter bred dog. And I have had her a week today. They still work these dogs. Her parents are both working dogs. Internet may tell you different what is the best line.. But I waited 3 years to Nick Stevens lines.. The others I could have had.
If you have any questions about staffs I had the breed for 20 years. So I might be able to help..
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Since the kc got hold of the staff.. Reduce the size.. The geans still there but has breathing problems, and eye issues.. Your AM staff is more close to the original breed. But has the wrong jawbone.. Got too much pitbull in it. A true pit is out of its league face to face with any of the original breed. Not strong enough. The most cleaver was the staff. The English bull terrier most stupid. The strongest British bulldog. Now its a little fat thing. Can't walk, can't breathe.. Life span 7 years at best. The longest fights were the pitbull. There were the size and build of a whippet of today. With a square muzzle like the Am staff. They are breeding bullhounds today. Finding an old line staff x that wth either a greyhound or whippet. They look a little like the original.. Depending on what they will use it for. But to get the breed back will take generations. Because the line needs the terrier.. That's the key. The kerry. Nobody is sure where it slot in. That's why there's alot black, and blue come through.. Blue become fashionable. In the show, it would not be there. Or back in the day. Because original colour was mainly white with brindle patches. Then come brindle. Then black.. Black brindle.. Your dog.. Brindle when back to white, Giving red / brown. Line breeding become produced another throw back.. A fault.. Apparently dog was useless in dog men eyes. Rednose. They used to nut them. (kill) usually shoot them. Then they started to use the dog with the fault in Ireland. And became old family Rednose. This is all long before America was discovered. When you got them.. All breeds were legal. They were taken over by the Irish, the English.. Carrying on with their weekly entertainment. All breeding was near perfect by then. Owners took to the new world with them what dog they preferred to use. For dog on dog. Big stuff as we say. Or small stuff. Depending on what was your thing. Some preferred rats to kill. As I have said before.. All geans are still in saffs.. The size has done the breathing.. As you say.. Don't know when to quit.. He won't.. That's over 200 years of selective breeding.. Its too the end. Dead. That is all he understands.. All or nothing. There all the same.. Weight class and training.. Staff all day. Because he was a smarter dog. But there's hardly anything I know of close to the correct breed left. Lots turned to the pit after the sport became illegal.. Being maximum 30lb little dog you could hide under coat walking into a tavern.. No be seen. Where all others were big dogs. So with more breed the winners only, shoot the looser and damage was probably too bad anyway. Survival of the very best.
Good example is, I think you call them bully's.. Big pit. That's strong.. But low extra wide. I have seen them.. Can't breath properly.. Your staff is small simular to the kc stuff. He will go 5 to 7 miles.. That bully 1 mile at best. Lay down.. Original breed staff 10 miles running easy.
Its wrong what they are doing. Never mind it would not stand any chance against your dog. Just it's general health. Another thing nobody seems to understand.. There were 3 in the pit. 2 dogs and a ref. Make sure no foul play by owners and decide the winner.. None any of the bull breeds would ever bite a human. That's pitbull included. Even a growl towards anyone..never mind a bite.. Champion.. Winner.. Dog bitch.. Don't matter.. There n then. Get nutted. (dead) No barking.. Before, during or after.. Another bad sign..
I love the breed.. Some times I wish I had enough room to do the breeding program to get the size back. Fix the breathing.. We got this stupid dangerous dog act.. Called pitb type.. Basically some so called expert tells you your dog is a type of pitbull. Bang.. its seized.. Gets the needle. Anything staff not to the breed standard.. Loads got the needle. Because the kc say a staff should be now maximum 16' male.. 14' female. The government butchered thousands of dogs. The word "type" is the open door they used.. To take dogs and kill them.
Your never find a more loving loyal breed.
Had the staffy hand shake yet ?
Dog breed
I love my Staffy , very loyal, very smart and loves to workout.
Nice Staffy you have man.
He’s great thank you!
Shadow the 🐐, such a strong little beast
Hell yeah brother 😂 💪🏼
We've had Staffies my whole life in England, we had one that was 52lb and no fat - 20 inch neck! Soft as though!
Staffys are fantastic, when my mom was pregnant with my youngest brother he could tell and he'd always go sit by her and he wouldnt let anybody else near her to protect her. Fantastic breed and I'd never get another one
They're the best!
And some people say they dont make very good guard dogs lol and true in some cases they are more likely to lick than bite but they know when they want and need to protect. Best dogs ever.
I'm in the USA and keep on reading about all these Staffies in dog shelters in the UK. I just lost my good buddy Spanky (pic) to complications of congestive heart failure a few months ago. He was my constant companion for 9 great years.I'd love to adopt another one, but English Staffies are few and far between in the USA. AmStaffs are a bit too big for my situation, I prefer the smaller size of English Staffies.
Yeah fortunately and unfortunately you’ll have to go to a breeder because there’s none in shelters
I live in Staffordshire in England and have owned 2 staffies in the past. They are wonderful dogs. Our shelters are overflowing with them, it is very sad. If someone could find a way to get them to the states it would be wonderful for all. To Dan, it would make a great youtube video/project to rescue them. Just saying.
Here in Australia they have been very popular since the 80's, we've had 3 Staffy's over the last 32 years and lost our last one Tazzie just recently, she would bark, but mostly did the Staffy talk to other dogs in the area at night. You are right that they look you square in the eye, Tazzie would even attempt to wink back at me while doing so. We have 5 grown children and 3 of them have Staffy's as well. As you know there's nothing like a Staffy smile. will check out some more of your videos. Alan
i have a staffy cross corgi and like you i always had dogs in my life but never my own so rescued my bella i always loved staffs but when you get one you know what love is she loves her walks but she has the corgi shorter legs but she is all staffy in the head shes my shadow my constant companion with me 24/7 she walks off lead everywhere and i cannot imagine why anyone could have left her in a shelter im glad they did though because i got soooo lucky keep the updates coming on shadow and hi from Australia
I'm glad you found an awesome companion! There such great dogs, even mixes like yours. I can't believe I had such a negative thought about bully breeds as a kid, I mean it's not surprising with the propaganda, glad I know the truth about staffs now.
Soooo refreshing to see an American who actually knows about English staffies! I'm in Australia, and staffies are one of the most popular dogs here, as in the UK. There's so much ignorance about English staffies in the US, and I now realise why, and it's because they're not well known in the US. I'm always getting into arguments online with Americans who insist that they're pitbulls, and the fact of the matter is, they're not. They're a bull breed, but not a pitbull. If they were classified as a pitbull in Australia, they'd be subject to the dangerous dog laws (that's how pitties are classified in most states in Australia) and would need to have special enclosures, signage on your house, all that kind of thing. So thank you for being so well informed, and spreading that knowledge with your countrymen! xoo
Strong, fast , fun , caring a mix of calm and off the walls, obedience, what more could you want
We got Rocco 4 months ago he’s 4 I’ve heard him bark twice he’s fantastic with my grandsons.very loving.we walk him 5/6 miles a day.he’s so loving,loves cuddling being close to us..he’s like a baby
Fantastic dog..
Wow, Rocco is in great shape. Shadow couldn't make that hike haha but yes great dogs, glad you have one!
Hello Dan, We found our "BLISS" at the Humane Society! She looks like a Staffordshire Bull Terrier! A breeder that looked her over said that she definitely is a Staffy!
Bliss certainly acts like a Staffy! Since she was a rescue dog we will never know for sure. But it don't really matter! We love her!
One difference that the breeder mentioned was the shape of the dog's head. A Pit Bull has a round head like a human, A Staffy has an oval-shaped head!
Thank you for you videos!! AA
I've had 13 Staffies over the years and would never have another breed. They're the best.
I've got two at the moment. A mother and daughter.
Super important to social with other dogs from a pup if you want them to get on with other dogs.
Beautiful dogs just lost mine to cancer, she was my best friend came with me everywhere. My heart’s breaking every day to the point I don’t want to be here anymore 😭😭😭
Aww bless you you’ll get through this 👊
Sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort, I couldn't imagine shadow passing.
@@sausageman6621 thank you so much for your words 🙏
@@danrockwell1883 make sure you spend all the time you can with your pooch as time flies so fast, thank you so much for your lovely words
They are a popular breed here in New Zealand (and Australia and of course England) I have been looking after my Friends Staffies for year's (they have had 6) they are loyal dogs and generally don't bark much but they are very hyperactive and can be destructive I don't own a dog but would consider a Staffies if or when I decide to.
They're certainly high energy and if not trained right I'm sure would tare up a house! They're the best though, my top choice of dog.
Beautiful dogs our baby made 15 years. She was absolute delight so funny, so loving, so special.
G,Day , English Staffies are very popular here in my neck of the woods in Australia . Here there is a very clear distinction between English and American Staffies and we have plenty of both . We are on our third one now having lost previous two few years back and She was a big part of Us getting through some of the strictest Covid lockdowns here in Melbourne . Absolutely beautiful breed of dog for the right owner . Cheers Tom
It's nice to see staffies getting some love in America. Staffies are one of the most popular breeds here, amazing little dogs, I've owned dogs my entire life, I'm 34, I currently don't own a dog but my past 2 dogs were staffies and they were without a doubt not only the best dogs I've owned but probably the best friends I've had. They were perfect in every way. And you're right about the barking, I only heard my boy trooper bark of howl twice, once at a bug on the ground of all things and once, which is weird, but he howled when the dog next door passed away. Everyone was his pal and he was a very sensitive guy so he must of known his pal next door was gone. But yea, staffies are amazing. Great video!!
And yes, I called trooper a guy. Just because his personality was the exact definition of a "good guy" so we described him like that, sookie, she was more manipulative, in a good way, she could get whatever she wanted just by giving us that "look" she was very well behaved like trooper but..... Its like... Jeez, do you have to melt my heart everytime I look at you?? OK, have your belly rub
Greatest dogs I ever made family members
My favourite breed of dog. They are the most amazing little mini beasts. I had 2 staffies and I miss them so much..... my Molly and Douglas.
Such amazing dogs!
My grandson who lived with me bought a American staffie into our home. I had heard all the bad things about them. This gorgeous girl is so loving to me ,she had been with me for four years, I fed her watched her every day. I thought my grandson would leave her with me when he relocated to Tasmania, he didn't, I am heartbroken I miss her so much, so does my little dog who she had a great friendship with .I live alone , never did I feel unsafe in my home. I'm so sad without her.
I'm from northwest Oklahoma and I have an English staffy her name is Karma. Best friend ever , we are only apart 45 minutes 52 weeks of the year
I’m Australian and they are one of the most popular dog I have a American and English staffy mix and she’s the sweetest
If I cry my staff dose the same + your right they never ever bark,you no your stuff. I’m a breader and top class show breed. I feel like crying myself when you say they look through you. Please still give as much luv as your newborn👍👍🏴Ross
Well said Dan - we have had our beautiful boy for 5 years now and he is everything that you described - most beautiful, energetic bundle of joy
They’re the best, aren’t they? :)
Me and my partner love your videos! We’re from England and we have a blue staffy boy called Loki, they’re the most amazing breed!
Thats the right way to make an excellent review of your experience and not bullshitting!!thank you,we lived it!
We had one when I was growing. I'm from the UK originally. Best dog ever! I still miss her to this day. Couldn't find a single thing you said to disagree with. Ours didn't bark much but man did she grumble and complain when you came back home and she'd been in on her own.
They’re seriously the best dog. Idk what I’ll do when shadow passes
Good description of the traits, mine is 16 and 3 months she's ok but struggling now with mobility best oppo I've ever had. Will always get another they just make me laugh.
Good video, nice one.
Same! Such great dogs, it's nice hearing yours is doing great at that age!
Look out for mouth colour change from pink to deeper red. This is a warning of overheating. If it ends up scarlet your dog is in serious trouble and has to be cooled down immediately!
I have been breeding Staffies for 30 years...
Pour water over his tummy with a jug (good flow) when he’s overheated, my Boston Terrier also never knows when to quit and this works wonders, and loves it, asks for it even!
Thanks so much for that info, I'm going to do that next time!
sure but not after he overheats, it could send him in shock. do it before he overheats to prevent it.
Staffys are amazing dogs! They sound like someone is standing on their necks when they bark lol!
Every other dog in the UK is a staffy 😂
Exactly my thought. But according to someone in these comments they are alright until they snapp at a baby😂
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Mine is the softest thing ever.
Any dog can be trained to be a nob
Our neighbor had one she was the sweetest and best dog I’ve ever seen. She would come over and visit us and our dogs every day.
Trust me, after a bad day go home to a Staffie. That smile will cheer you up
1000%
Thanks for the great video dude. Yeah I watched a couple of your videos when you first got him. Nice to see he’s doing awesome. He is one beautiful little dude congratulations. And congratulations on the kid. Cheers
I have staff all my life or as long as I can remember, and you perfectly right. Staffs get the wrong press, so thank you for doing this video
Hey Dan, my little love Lulu went to the vet and it's not good news... The lump has spread into the groin and possibly else where... As I said she's nearly 13(aug) so all I can do is keep her comfortable and happy, which even though she's not well, she still acts like a puppy... Crazy dogs lol... I don't know if I will get another, but if I do, you can guarantee it will be an E.staffy... I'm trying not to cry writing this, as you well know, I will have her on my knee... Goodluck with your baby girl and I'm sure Shadow will be a wonderful big brother... Heaps of love from Australia, Shaz and Lulu ❤️💋❤️💋❤️💋🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Thanks so much and prayers go out to Lulu, poor dog. At least she's had a great long life :)
Hi hi I'm from the UK 🇬🇧 got the facts down pritty well.Nice to see the staffy love in the 🇺🇸.
Tip with the over heating I used to keep a 2L bottle of water in the fridge or freezer depending on how long I was going out for to rub it on his chest. A small tea towel to cool the chest if the bottle is still frozen to prevent shock, it helped quite a bit in the hot weather.
Oh and with the play time they need atleast 90min a day as they can scale a 6foot fence with ease trust me on that one 😂
Staffordshire bull terrier are the original pit dogs bread in Ireland and England the dog men took these dogs with them to the USA and other countries and this dog started the hole American pit bull bloodlines in the USA and it's Irish and English that started it all with these stunning dogs .
I’m from Staffordshire, without doubt the best dogs .
Absolutely!
The Victorians (Staffordshire minors) crossed the British bulldog with the Manchester terrier. The Staffordshire bull terrier was born.
Greetings from South Africa where we are staffy mad!My staff has no ball drive. But give him a tyre or rope and hes happy. Even happier when he gets to sit on the couch with me. The only dog for me. You should go to shows and show your dog. Great way to meet breeders and friends.
I used to be super fearful and had a slight dislike of Pitties and Am Staffies but as I’ve been educating myself and talking to my neighbor that has a couple of Pitties I know love them. THEY WERE trained in bull baiting and dog fighting long ago but I could definitely see myself getting one if my lifestyle was right for them. Great dogs 👍👍
I have a pup born at the end of this month from the same breeder. I've been waiting a year and this July I go get him.
From absolute? No way so cool, you'll love your new pup
i have a rescue staffy cross you will never regret getting one i hope you get as much joy and love out of your beautiful staffy
Love my Staffy. I can agree with everything except the barking. She's only 6 months old, but Luna will bark and it's loud! However, it's usually for attention and not at random strangers or dogs. For instance, if the cat is ignoring her...she gets upset and starts to bark! I will add one thing. I was surprised to learn that most Staffys hobby is chewing and they will chew anything if they are bored an unattended. We invest in high quality, digestible chew treats. The harder the object the better. Antlers are about the only thing that lasts. Also, most Staffys are high energy dogs. They love exercise and are very trainable so expect to invest time upfront with funneling that energy into positive activity. Otherwise you may be in for a chaotic relationship.
Your daughter will be safe with your Staffy, the nickname in England is the Nanny Dog bcse there so good with kids, my 10yr old Staff is my 2yr old daughter's best friend.
My staff is the same, She doesn't know when to stop running after the ball at full speed. About 7 or 8 times, I thought she was going to have a heart attack. She's now 5 years old and luckily she has calmed down and started pacing herself but it was so scary. Every time it happened I thought she was going to die. I'm in the UK and even hear most people don't understand the difference between a real Staff. So many times people are shocked when I tell them she is a pure breed with champion bloodlines. They think Staffs are much taller. You have a really beautiful little boy there bro. congrats on the new baby, I'm sure he will be great with the baby because my one calms down when she is around small kids. I just think these dogs have a great loving family nature. My one hates it when everybody is not at home and only really calms down when she knows everyone is at home.
One of the most loyal and best breeds we’ve owned along with the Dogo Argentino and Rottweiler.
Only thing our SBT barks at is snowmen 😂 but he is very vocal
Such great dogs!
They do tend to oveheat in warm weather you got to watch that as they are stubborn they will walk and play until they collapse so plenty of shade in your walks on hot days and keep em shorter is my advice
Yeah they do!
Staffy's rarely bark, but they do talk. Every night when I get home from work, my staffy follows me around talking to me.....
Same! Hahaha
Staffys are always in the top 10 most popular dogs year after year in Australia, you’ll see them at every park mainly blues, we’ve got 2 of them, both blue ,1 English 1 American
Love them, crazy they’re so rare in the states
They are such a great little dog.. Mr or Miss Muscle with so much love and affection. You will love them )
Good video,from a 4 time Staffy owner
Thank you! Means a lot coming from someone that knows what you know
Ur baby is beautiful may he keep bringing u great joy and love. Thanks for sharing. ❤
Glad you liked the video!
@@danrockwell1883 y yes, love animals. I personally got a pit plus a pom/chihuahua. Plus like to c ur posts my friend.
Go down south you'll see plenty of them especially in Jamaica 🇯🇲it's so many .
Oh really? never would have thought Jamaica
Out of many one people. Blessup wonderful ja.
I live in NZ and have a staffy named Bernie. The friendliest and lickiest dog you will ever meet. And unfortunately they still have a bad rap but love your video and definitely identifying with your comments about the breed. Thanks for the video because they are the kindest dogs you’ve ever met.
3 staffies over 30 years. All rescues. The king of breeds.
I just love Staffordshire bull terriers they look wonderful dog's .
they are, ive had 3