My boy isnt far behind yours in age and he has definatley developed much broader shoulders and chest just recently. I hope his head doesnt get bigger when he is 3 though, I don't think he'd be able to carry it if it got much bigger! Would love to see some new pics of Bubbles! Oh dear double post sorry. They say they will reach their full height by one year old, and fill out for the next 6 to 12 months.
He's not really big, but ive seen a changed in him. Will have to take new photos soon. I think the average age for them to have reached full size is by 2 years old and the latter stage is filling out. He's stop growing in hight. He stopped when he was about 7 to 8 months, but the filling out has just happened. They fill out anywhere upto 3 yrs of age! He could of stopped, he may well still carry ona bit. Buddy was still growing at 2yrs, but its been a while since I noticed any chance now, his 3 and half now.
Yup he is just devloping into an adult dog, getting broader in the chest and filling out then he will stop. Your boy is all grown up. Bubbles-mum wrote: I wish he act grown up and not like a pup still.
Does that ever happen with a staffy??? Either way, many owners and dog professionals will admit that while a Staffy might not always get on with other dogs, they are very loving and playful pups around people. This is partly because after dog fighting was banned, they were then bred to be companion animals, bringing out their affectionate temperament.
Regardless of whether your Staffy is a boy or a girl, they will measure roughly the same in their height and length. A male Staffy will usually be more muscular than the female, which is why they often weigh quite a bit more. Their intelligence and obedience make Staffies hard workers. Police Dog Cooper proved the point in when he became the first-ever Staffordshire Bull Terrier to work in the police force.
PD Cooper was a rescue dog and now, rather aptly, works for Staffordshire Police. When shown off in the show ring, Staffies sometimes wear a leather collar with brass adornments.
Very few dogs wear collars in the ring. Staffys have won over millions of people around the world and have had a few famous admirers too, including Spiderman, Tom Holland. But no human and hound duo showed off their su-paw bond like Steve Irwin and his dog Sui. Sui appeared on his shows and travelled all over with Steve and Terri Irwin, and was trained to help them wrangle crocodiles and wild pigs. Brave as any Staffy, she would even swim near crocs to distract them while Steve would catch them.
But she was equally adoring and protective of their kids. Staffies have been the mascot for the Staffordshire regiments of the army for decades. But Boxer fell from a moving train and was last seen apparently dead beside the track, only to then stagger into camp a few days later.
Boxer had walked over miles through the desert after his fall to find his regiment. What a trooper! The Staffordshire Regiment always had a mascot Staffy, with each successive dog being called Watchman. Even when the regiment was disbanded in and amalgamated with two other regiments, the tradition continued. Each pup in the paw-sition has held their own rank, duties, and uniform.
Your Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy will be allowed to come home with you after they reach 8 weeks of age and are fully weaned. Like all dogs, they will lose their puppy teeth at some stage, and you can expect your pup to be teething from months of age. Staffies are strong chewers and love playing at any age, so make sure you have plenty of tough toys. However, chances are you might get your Staffordshire Bull Terrier as an adult.
This breed is often available for adoption and waiting for their fur-ever home. Your Staffy puppy should take to training well as they are eager to please their owners. However, you will definitely need to work on lead training because these muscular pups are surprisingly strong for their size!
Because Staffies can be stand-offish with other dogs, they are often best kept on the lead, making lead training and socialisation a key point to focus on with your pooch. Although Staffordshire Bull Terriers are usually very people friendly, they were originally bred for dog-fighting.
They are not an inherently aggressive breed, but you do need to just be aware of their historic traits and tendencies, as they can sometimes emerge in individual dogs.
Because of this, you should socialise your Staffy to ensure they know how to react to other dogs. This other dog might have bad recall, reactivity, no training, etc.
By making sure your own dog is even-tempered and obedient, you can keep them under control no matter who or what you encounter. And this goes for any breed you would own, not just Staffies. However, your Staffy will not reach their adult weight at this point. You might notice their head changes shape too as their muscles develop. This process is called a lot of things, from spreading to splitting to cracking.
Despite the names, it has nothing to do with their skull or anything breaking. Spreading is probably the term that best describes it. It can take months for their muscles to fully grow and mature, it can start around the time they are months old but continue until they are around 2 years old. This is because Staffies are very intelligent and active, so they are usually very happy to be given something to do.
They are also very people-orientated, so they are often very eager to please their owners. However, they can be a little stubborn at times. In fact, Staffies have a paw-fect balance of traits that leads to them being relatively easy to train. Staffies are very obedient too, and many dogs can be seen in dog shows performing routines, agility, or competitive obedience.
Generally, their enthusiasm and intelligence shines and they are relatively easy to train, even for novice owners. Meanwhile, training is necessary to prevent any bad behaviour or a stubborn streak from developing in your dog.
Naming your new fur-iend is always a tough task. You might want to have a glamorous name that sounds as impressive as your dog looks, or maybe a soft name to emphasise the kindness and love of your smiley Staffy. Staffies are one of the larger terrier breeds and are classed as a medium-sized dog.
They are very stocky with broad shoulders, muscular appearance, and steady stance that gives them a tough appearance.
A male Staffordshire Bull Terrier can look quite different to a female because they are more muscular and have even wider skulls. Their bodies are longer than they are tall, wide at the shoulders and narrower at their hindquarters. They have a straight and slim tail that is medium-length and often held lower than their body.
A Staffy has a short snout with a distinct stop where it meets their skull, with wide jaws and pronounced cheeks. Which is why they have that heart-melting Staffy smile.
They can have either half-pricked ears also called half-cocked or rose-shaped ears. However, as there are many Staffy crosses out there, you might also see a dog that looks like a Staffy with button ears or even upright ears.
Staffies come in almost every combination of colours possible for dogs. There are 27 standard Staffordshire Bull Terrier colours, but plenty of other colours outside the recognised breed standard that your pup could be.
As well as solid colours and combinations of two colours, Staffies can often have a brindle patterned coat. Brindle is where a dog has a base colour and a secondary colour in their fur that forms stripes. Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy! Already have an account? Sign in here. Share More sharing options Followers 0.
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