Introduction to Staffordshire Bull Terrier and brief history of Staffordshire Bull Terrier Puppies

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a breed of dog that was bred originally for bull baiting and dog fighting in the United Kingdom. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a sturdy and muscular dog. This physique probably relates to its origin as a fighting canine breed. One noteworthy aspect of this breed of dogs is that they are as reliable in human company as they are aggressive towards other dogs.

Before the nineteenth century, sports such as bull baiting, bear baiting and cock fighting were common sporting events around the United Kingdom. The bulls which were brought to the market to be sold were set upon by dogs to make the meat tender and also as a form of entertainment for the Royals and commoners.

This English household breed of dogs was officially named by the Kennel Club of the UK as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is related to the bull terrier and its larger cousins the American Staffordshire Terrier and the American Pit Bull Terrier. It is said that they had a common ancestor known as ‘Bull and Terrier’.

In the early days dogs were made to fight against ferocious bears or bulls to test their strength, vigour and skill. Another form of entertainment for the people using this breed of dogs was that all the dogs were released into a pit and after a fight the last dog to survive was declared the winner.

The fighting dogs were often handled in the pit during fights by both their owners and the judge. The dogs that gave up fighting were called curs. Dog fighting was often used as both a bloodsport and a way to test the quality of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier stock. These bloodsports were officially eliminated as Great Britain began to introduce animal welfare laws.