It was bred as a fighting dog and, until blood sports were banned in 1835, was used for badger baiting, ratting, bullbaiting and dog fighting. It is extremely courageous and obedient, affectionate with a sense of humor. The staffordshire bull terrier is a british breed of shorthaired terrier of medium size. History of the fashionable family pet c1933 the irish terrier breed fm jowett.
The reason people think that they are pit bulls is mainly there size, just slightly. Differences arose in 1955 and by the end of the year, the club had broken up. This book examines the development of the staffordshire bull terrier and, where. The staffordshire bull terrier dog breed of today is a fine companion known for their. American staffordshire terrier information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the akc breed standard. Thank you all for liking and lets keep spreading the staffie love staffordshire bull terrier is a british breed of shorthaired terrier of medium size. Get the best deals on irish terrier collectibles when you shop the largest online. History of the american staffordshire terrier pit bull chat.
Starting as a dogfighting breed in ireland and england, this breed is a mix between the bull dog and the terrier. Irish staffordshire bull terrier wikipedia, a enciclopedia. Whereas the english dogs were primarily fighters and vermin killers, the irish staffordshire bull terrier was also used to hunt wild hogs, badgers, foxes and other game. Irish staffordshire bull terrier vs braque francais. One owner of this breed says, staffordshire bull terriers are very peoplefriendly. Even if a dog was proved type theres not a great deal you can do as you cant reg a dog yourself. American staffordshire terrier dog breed information.
The story of the staffordshire bull terrier is a relatively brief one in the grand scheme of canine history, but it can be confused by the several different names hung on the breed at various times. This page is both for proud staffie owners and those eager to help rescue those in need of a loving home. Irish staffordshire bull terrier may weigh 37 kg 81 pounds lesser than braque francais pyrenean type. Staffordshire bull terriers english and irish breed books canine library shaun. Any dog that has a substantial no of characteristics of a pit type are. Many paintings depict these old original bulldogs as pure bulldogs, with no crossbreeding between terriers. Jun 01, 2004 american staffordshire terrier comprehensive owners guide joseph janish on. This article will prove interesting to all staffordshire bull terrier lovers and includes details of the country of origin, the history, purpose and background of the dog and how the dog got his name. It was originally bred for bull baiting and was specifically bred in an area of england called staffordshire so that is where all the part of its name comes from. American staffordshire terrier comprehensive owners guide. The history of the staffordshire bull terrier doglistener. This bull terriers history spans decades and cultures. The irish staffordshire bull terrier is intelligent and does everything full throttle.
What is the difference between the pit bull terrier and american staffordshire bull terrier. Staffordshire bull terrier breed of dog britannica. Staffordshire bull terrier dog breed facts and traits. The resulting staffordshire bull terrier was fast and ferocious around other dogs while remaining tame around his handler. These dogs began to find their way into america as early as 1870, where they became known as pit dog, pit bull terrier, later american bull terrier, and still later as yankee terrier. Terrier hound cecil aldin paintings spaniel retriever setter dicksee. David reeves, 38, an unemployed guitar teacher, who had made videos of dogs savaging each other, claimed in court that his dog, red, was an irish staffordshire bull terrier, but alison robson, a.
While the staffordshire bull terrier looks somewhat like its pit bull terrier cousin, there has been no recorded attacks by the staffie for over 60 years. Still, they are playful, loving and very loyal dogs provided they are not trained to be aggressive. Irish staffordshire bull terrier dog breed youtube. The ancestry of the american staffordshire terrier, or staffie as it is sometimes known, includes breeds such as bulldogs and mastiffs used for bearbaiting. Staffordshire bull terrier, breed of terrier developed in 19thcentury england for fighting other dogs in pits. The staffordshire bull was developed for the thenpopular sport of bull baiting. Because bull baiting was difficult in the cities many turned to dog fighting for entertainment.
Irish staffordshire bull terrier this was an immensely popular working strain of the staffordshire bull terrier breed, developed in ireland during the 19th century. The mini bull developed after dog fights were prohibited by law, and rat pits were equally out of the question. I enjoyed reading this training manual it tells about the dogs history and has excellent training methods. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. Irish staffordshire bull terrier breed description the irish staffordshire bull terrier is a mediumsized dog whose strength is astounding. They have a reputation for ferocity that comes from long ago when they were bred to be fighters. Staffordshire bull terriers english and irish breed books canine.
Irish staffordshire bull terrier dog breed pictures, 1. Describes breed characteristics and offers information on the care of american staffordshire terriers. There is a great deal of specialist knowledge available in the breed book irish terrier tfh kingdom. Williams, linksbury kennels was registrered in 1940, in 1946 there just were 19 registrations with the irish kennel club, however, finally in 1947 the staffordshire bull terrier club of ireland was founded. In this highly comprehensive book of the breed, the author traces the history of the staffordshire bull terrier from its development in england to its place as a highlyprized show dog and companion dog, with a worldwide following. Staffordshire bull terrier dog breed information, pictures. We find the irish staffordshire bull terrier is a wonderful outstanding breed of dog, with all the characteristics of what a staffordshire bull terrier should be like, and very proud to own them. Well, none of their fanciers claim that the irish staffie is meant to be a staffordshire bull terrier, as recognised by the kennel club. Advice is given on choosing a puppy, training, adult management, and handling in the show ring. It originated in the city of birmingham and in the black country of staffordshire from crossbreeding between the bulldog and the english white terrier. Killiney boy, however, is often referred to as the father of present day irish terriers and with erin, produced some famous dogs eg pagan and playboy. Irish staffordshire bull terrier dog breed information and pictures a white with grey irish staffordshire bull terrier is standing on a sidewalk with a person and a building behind it. Though the breed was used in earlier times for bullbaiting, most handlers preferred the dog for its ferociousness towards other animals and its immediate obedience to humans.
The history of the staffordshire bull terrier origins of. English staffy vs irish staffy pet forums community. This is a friendly staffordshire bull terrier page. The breed has continued to develop since its inception in the 19th century. Staffordshire bull terrier history before the nineteenth century, bloodsports such as bull baiting, bear baiting and cock fighting were common. Recordings by lady evelyn grace, stafford in eire the staffordshire bull terrier club of ireland was born in 1947. History the staffordshire bull terrier heritage centre. Although they were created in 19thcentury britain to be a small, fast fighting dog, those days are long past. Free delivery on your first eligible order to uk or ireland. Irish staffordshire bull terrier dog breed information and.
Redboys amstaffs performance bred american staffordshire. The stafford is a descendant of the now extinct bull and terrier cross, an ancestry developed in england in the e. American staffordshire terrier, dog breed developed in the united states and based on the smaller british staffordshire bull terrier. History of the staffordshire bull and the american staffordshire terrier bulldogs c 1817 these two popular terriers originated in the staffordshire region of the english midlands from an old style bulldog such as those pictured on the left. The first staffordshire bull terrier in ireland daphy owned and bred by d. Jan 22, 2015 irish staffordshire bull terrier dog breed. The mollossians in turn gave rise to the great mastiffs of europe, and then to the family of dogs bred to bait bulls and other animals. The miners wanted to breed a dog that was small and fast so they bred bulldogs with small terriers. The staffordshire bull terrier breed is the most misunderstood and misrepresented dog breed there is. The irish staffordshire bull terrier has a rowdy and multicultural past. Large amounts of money were gambled on the outcomes of these socalled sports. Blue the irish blue staffordshire bull terrier at 4 years oldblues owner says, my dog is very affectionate and loves children, but on the same note i have to be very firm with him as he simply gets overexcited. One of the biggest sporting and gambling events in the 17th and 18th century was bull and bear baiting.
To correctly give the origin and history of the american staffordshire terrier, it is necessary to comment briefly on two other dogs, namely the bulldog and the terrier. Jun 12, 2012 the irish staffordshire old time stafford with those types of dogs. Irish staffordshire bull terrier dog breed everything. Bulls brought to market were set upon by dogs as a way of tenderizing the meat and providing entertainment for the spectators. In 1936, they were accepted for registration in the akc stud book as staffordshire terriers. All the information you need in one book about your staffordshire bull terrier. The breeds popularity waned as interest in the sport waned. Silky terrier skye terrier st bernard staffordshire bull terrier. We have created this site, all about staffies, to help you with all kinds of staffy related information. History and origins of the staffordshire bull terrier. I have for sale a staffordshire bull terrier book as new, never used and come as seen in the pictures.
The irish staffordshire bull terrier is a medium to large purebred originally from england but then later further developed in ireland. Staffordshire bull and american staffordshire terrier janedogs. The only other legitimate recognized history of the american pit bull terrier and american staffordshire terrier, besides a bull and terrier cross, is that they are pure old original bulldogs. The history and origins of the staffordshire bull terrier is really interesting. Origin the staffordshire bull terrier was developed in the region of staffordshire, england in the nineteenth century from crosses between bulldogs and various terriers. The timing coincides with historical descriptions of dog fighting contests in ireland, a lack of accurate stud book documentation, and subsequently, the. A brief history from the irish staffordshire bull terrier. Irish staffordshire bull terrier may grow 10 cm 3 inches shorter than braque francais pyrenean type. Thank you all for liking and lets keep spreading the staffie love staffordshire bull terrier. Irish staffordshire bull terrier is originated from ireland but braque francais pyrenean type is originated from france. Like all the bull breeds, the staffordshire bull terrier can trace its heritage back to the ancient molossian war dogs of the greeks.