Buyer question
Is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Staffordshire Bull Terrier 3 out of 5 for beginners (fine with good training).
Source: the Staffordshire Bull Terrier page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Staffordshire Bull Terrier in the Animal Library
The detail
Bred in 19th-century England for dog fighting and later refined into a family companion, the Staffy is a compact, muscular dog with a big love of people. Affectionate, brave and playful, it needs exercise, training and careful management around other dogs.
- Temperament
- Affectionate, brave, playful
- Best fit
- Active families
- Trainability
- 3 out of 5 (Eager, can be stubborn)
- Energy
- 4 out of 5 (1 hr exercise daily)
- Grooming load
- 1 out of 5 (Quick weekly wipe)
What to weigh
Staffies can be intolerant of unfamiliar dogs and are very strong for their size. They chew and need daily exercise, and some landlords and insurers restrict bull breeds.