The Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier originated in England and was used to fight other dogs for sport. They are a mixture of many different types of terriers and the English Bulldog. Today these dogs are still unfortunately used for fighting but are primarily a loving companion.
This breed has an incredibly muscular body that is strong and agile. They have a large head with small triangular ears that are pricked upwards. These dogs have a powerful jaw and strong, straight athletic legs. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier (Staffie) has a long slender tail that comes to a point at the end. These dogs are beautiful specimens of their kind and have an extraordinary physique!
Loyal, affectionate and extremely loving, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is of the utmost devoted dogs known today. They are playful and enjoy being part of the family as this is what makes them truly happy. This breed is a great family pet that cherishes the children and will get along well with other pets if they are raised with them. A variety of toys will be needed for this breed because they love to have little treats to chew on and squeaky trinkets to entertain them!