Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Medium
UK
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier (Staffie) is a short coated - medium sized dog which was originally bred for bull and bear fighting. The dogs which were proven in the pit at fighting were then bred with others of a like skill and ability and over time the Staffordshire Bull Terrier was produced. In the early part of the twentieth century they gained respectablity and then were accepted in to the Kennel Club of England as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is well known for its reliability as a nanny dog. They are extremely loving dogs, being loyal and devoted to man, with special emphasis on their reliability with children. The breed thrives in the family environment, being a suitably compact size for close family living. For these reasons, they are sometimes referred to as "nanny dogs".
