Staffordshire Bullterrier
- Group 3: Terrier
- Section 3: Bull type Terriers
- Without working trial
Great Britain
Staff
35.5 to 40.5 cm
Males: 12.7 to 17 kg Bitches: 11 to 15.4 kg
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is recognized by the FCI breed from England (FCI Group 3, Section 3, Standard No. 76).
Origin and History
About 250 years ago appeared in England for the first time dog, which is believed to be the ancestors of today's Staffordshire Bull Terrier. They were small, brawny dogs that were kept and bred by the miners of the "Black Country" ( Central England at Birmingham and Staffordshire ). They were living with their owners in the cramped apartments of the workers' estates and could not therefore be too large.
Their function was originally and similar to the Yorkshire Terrier is to destroy rats. From the rats Hunting the " rat bite ", a bloody sport in which the dog won, which killed as many rats in the shortest possible time developed. Then - from 1810, but initially under a different name - was the Staffordshire Bull Terrier as a clearly separated breed of dog fighting dog the preferred line for fighting dog against dog in England's county of Staffordshire. The Bull -and- Terrier as the breed was then called, became status symbols of the working class in the coal fields. Racing and dog fighting were - even by wagers at such events - in addition to the sale of puppies a way to supplement the meager income from working underground.
1835 forbade England was the first country in Europe animal fights, and the breeding of these dogs concentrated exclusively on their other strength, their suitability for large family - they brought out this time. 1935 this breed was recognized by the Kennel Club, the Association of British dog breeders as a separate breed; since then the breed standard was not changed insignificantly (1948 and 1987). The change with the greatest impact was the reduction of the desired height by 5.1 cm without aligning the maximum weight, which made a rather heavy for its size dog from the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. According to the breed standard part of intelligence as well as a marked man - and child-friendly primary Zuchtzielen.In UK is one of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier of today's most common breeds. In the statistics of the Kennel Club, he is with 12,629 registered dogs only about 100 copies behind the German Shepherd in fifth place.
A name similarity to the American Staffordshire Terrier, a breed originating from the U.S., which has been developed at the end of the 19th century from the same ancestors, but is slightly larger.
Description
Staffordshire Bull Terriers are up to 40 cm tall and 17 kg. The head is broad and short and has rose or half pricked ears. The smooth, short and dense coat is red, fawn, white, black or blue or a combination of any of these colors with white, brindle of any shade or blotched with white.
Nature
The FCI describes the ideal image of the essence of Staffordshire Bull Terriers in breed standard as follows: "Traditionally of indomitable courage and tenacity. Highly intelligent and affectionate especially with children. Bold, fearless and totally reliable. " In order for a breeding goal of the breed clubs is set to grow according to this standard. There is thus no empirical occupied statement about the nature of race or even individual dogs given. In any case, they should be used to other dogs early and good without bad experiences.
Use
In Britain, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a popular family dog. Besides the use as a companion and family dog Staffordshire Bull Terrier have been successfully used as rescue dogs.
Racial problems
In most federal states of Germany, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is considered a dangerous dog. Rattlists usually lead him in the highest category, and it is subject to strict limitations holder. The import of this breed to Germany is prohibited.
In Austria, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is considered in Lower Austria, Vorarlberg and Vienna as a list dog.
In Switzerland, ten of the twelve cantons lead with rattlists the Staffordshire Bull Terrier on their lists, the attitude is subject to authorization in these cantons. In the cantons of Valais and Zurich breeding, import and attitude are prohibited.