Staffordshire Bull Terrier Temperament

 

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Temperament
What's Good About 'Em,
What's Bad About 'Em

By Michele Welton.
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The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is rugged, energetic, and impulsive. "Why walk when you can run and play games?" is his motto.
He requires rigorous exercise as an outlet for his energy and to maintain his splendid muscle tone.
The people-oriented Stafford craves companionship and wants to be with you all the time. With proper socialization, he is friendly with everyone, yet makes a sensible watchdog.
As you might expect, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is not going to be a pacifist with other dogs, especially those his own size or larger. He is more than willing to fight if challenged (which, for some Staffords, could consist simply of being looked-at crosseyed). This is not a breed who should run loose at the neighborhood dog park.
However, with proper socialization, many Staffords will live peacefully with the dogs and cats in their own family.
Stubborn and sometimes headstrong, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is inclined to test for position in the family pecking order. Confident leadership and obedience training are musts.
Provide the strongest chew toys you can find to keep his powerful jaws busy and as an alternative to furniture.
The athletic Stafford can scale a six-foot fence, and when inclined, he can dig his way under.
This "buff little dude" is a stable, confident dog with excellent judgment, but he needs supervision and control from an owner who can match his intelligence.



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