Theyโre one of the UKโs most popular types of dog, however just how much do you understand about the enjoyable and faithful Staffordshire Bull Terrier?
The last number of years have actually seen a lot of us invite a brand-new four-legged friend into our houses, as the Kennel Club saw dog ownership increase by almost 8 percent.
But with 221 various types of pedigree dog to pick from, thereโs lots of believing to do prior to you pick your best puppy.
Thereโs even scholastic assistance to look for, with Psychologist Stanley Corenโs book โThe Intelligence of Dogsโ ranking types by impulses, obedience, and the capability to adjust.
One dog that frequently appears at the top of individualsโs canine wishlists is the Staffordshire Bull Terrier โ they was among the UKโs 10 most popular dog types in 2020 and have a series of positive characteristics that make them a terrific family animal.
Here are 10 enjoyable and fascinating truths about the breed.
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1. A British breed
The Staffy came from the Black Country of the Midlands and is a mix of Old English Bulldog and Old English Terrier. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
2. A literary hero
Sir Percy FitzPatrickโs much-loved book Jock of the Bushveld, released in 1907, the titular hero was a Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
3. A brave military dog
A Staffy was generally the military mascot of the Staffordshire Regiment, which disappeared in 2007. In 1884 1st South Staffords were published in Egypt with a Staffordshire Bull Terrier called Boxer. The dog lept from a moving train and was believed to be dead, however showed up at the routineโs brand-new camp numerous days later on, having walking for over 200 miles along the train track. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
4. Not limited
In 2018, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) campaigned to have the Staffordshire Bull Terrier contributed to the list of limited dog types. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the Kennel Club, the Dogs Trust, the Blue Cross and the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home all challenged the proposition, which was immediately turned down. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
