Staffordshire Bull Terrier

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is the “original Bull Terrier”, simply a re-named version of the old fashioned “Bull and Terrier”. He was manufactured by crossing the old-fashioned Bulldog; known for his strength and ferocity in the sport of Bear Baiting, with the quicker, more agile old English Terrier. The history of Bull Baiting goes back to the 1200s but did not become very popular until the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. At this time it was discovered that the Bulldog and the Mastiff were too slow in comparison to the bull and extremely vulnerable to being tossed and gored. A more agile breed was required to liven up the sport. A dog was required that was game, showed endurance, agility and speed, tenacity, determination, and indifference to pain. Read the rest of our Staffordshire Bull Terrier grooming advice here!

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