Origin and use: Crossing the Bulldog with the Old English Terrier (a breed that is now extinct), a fighting dog for baiting bulls and bears was bred. When bullfighting was prohibited the dogs were secretly used to fight each other.
Height: 35 to 41 cm
Weight: 13 to 17 kg
Temperament: affectionate, calm, courageous, intelligent, tenacious, good with children
Useful information: The Staffy needs a good amount of exercise. Daily brushing of the coat is essential to remove dead hair and to keep it shiny. The eyes need regular cleaning with cotton wool balls soaked in tepid water that has been boiled. Unless the dog has the opportunity to wear them down itself the nails must be clipped.

Breed clubs:
North West Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club. PO Box 37, Hartebeespoort, 0216
Secretary Tel. 012 253 0694
Pretoria Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club. PO Box 39428, Moreleta Park, 0044
Secretary Tel. 012 997 5870
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of Tvl. PO Box 1691, Bedfordview, 2008
Secretary Tel. 011 864 7326
Western Cape Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club. PO Box 3575, Tygerpark, 7536
Secretary Tel. 021 558 8922
KwaZulu-Natal Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club. Cluster Box 1614, Forest Hills, Kloof, 3610
Secretary Tel. 031 762 1352
Website: www.kznsbtc.com

Please note: Should you not have success with any of the above addresses click here for KUSA's address list.

Breeders:

Sources:
The Kennel Union of SA,
FCI Breed Standards,
Canadian Kennel Club Breed Standards,
Guide to the Dogs of the World published by Treasure Press,
The Readers Digest Illustrated Book of Dogs.