What were staffies bred for staffie history explained. The name english bully staffy bull terrier is a combination of the names of the dogs parent breeds, the english bulldog and the american staffordshire terrier, also known as the pit bull terrier. Bull terriers complete pet owners manual alexander, carolyn on. The ancestors of the staffordshire bull terrier are thought to include the. A staffordshire bull terrier breed history how a breed developed for fighting became a muchloved family pet the gorgeous staffordshire bull terrier is one of australia and britains most popular dog breeds. English bully staffy bull terrier dog breed facts and. The staffordshire bull terrier, also called the stafford, staffy, or staffie, is a mediumsized dog of somewhat short stature with a muscular, athletic. This book is one of best books on staffy bulls ive ever read. Staffy, staffy bull terrier, staffy dog training aaa akc by paul allen pearce, 9781500188672, available at book depository with free delivery.
Get detailed chi staffy bull facts, health, history, appearance, temperament, and. The sbt has been copping a bit of flack in the media, being targeted as dangerous and statisticaly rating as one of the highest bitersattackers. The timing coincides with historical descriptions of dog fighting contests in ireland. Apbtbooks is all about the american pit bull terrier, almost every book ever written about the breed is here welcome. English bully staffy bull terrier dog breed facts and information. Jock a staffordshire bull terrier cross, subject of sir percy fitzpatricks book jock of the bushveld 1907.
In this book he traces the history and origins of the staffy as a fighting dog. Staffy, staffy bull terrier, staffy dog training aaa. Get detailed english bully staffy bull terrier facts, health, history, appearance, temperament, and maintenance information on wag. Best of breed breed specialist, alec waters, writes the first staffy centric book on our list. The american staffordshire terrier, became popular in early 1800s when it was developed in the english region of staffordshire for dog fighting. That icon of the county, the staffordshire bull terrier, was once a fighting dog, although it can make a good pet. Cooper a staffordshire bull terrier adopted in march 2018 by the staffordshire police for training as a police dog, the first of this breed in staffordshire. Trugrip staffords since 1969 showing, breeding and having fun since 1969 with the staffordshire bull terrier.
In doing so homan has done an admirable amount of research and throughout his book he quotes from original sources. This is the strength of homans book little hearsay or speculation just straight facts. The staffordshire bull terrier is an english breed of shorthaired terrier of medium size. Staffordshire bull terriers irish and english canine. Victoria ellis sticks up for our local breed affectionately known as the staffie. Best staffy training books 8 books for staffordshire.
Dana and her sister, jenny merritt, as trugrip staffords, were one of the pioneers for the breed in america and owned their first staffordshire bull terrier stafford in 1969, before the breed was recognized by the american kennel club akc. Watchman military mascot of the staffordshire regiment. History todays bull terrier is the direct descendant of the original bullandterrier crosses made in england, it was believed that it was established by mating a. A complete guide to staffordshire bull terriers by the happy. American pit bull terrier books all about the history of. Buy staffordshire bull terriers irish and english canine library breed books canine library by shaun barker isbn. In his writing, he details the necessary information that you need to know about topics like effective training methods, behavior, socialization, and other essential training elements. After a detailed look at the dogs history and anatomy. Staffordshire bull terriers is the only book a staffordshire owner will need. It had very detail information on the dogs history and orgin that you cant get from wiki, or any other source online. Wonder how one of the most popular dog breeds in the uk and australia came about. Staffordshire bull terrier socializing, housetraining. The english staffy is descended from bulldogs used for bull baiting in the 18th and 19th.
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