anyone have information on Staffordshire terriers

stephens770

looking for information on staffordshire terriers got a 10 week old a few days ago shes used too the house but afraid to go outside hows the best way to get them used to outside when there old enough,and any information on decent ways to train and general info ,thanks

Munster Gal

I don't know a great deal about Staffies only that every one I've ever met have been complete sweethearts. They do need to be socialised with other dogs and animals so maybe check if your vet runs puppy parties? Make sure her vaccinations are in order also if you're taking her out.

lisajane

I have a staffie and they are the best dogs ever. They are very loyal and affectionate. They do need socialisation with other dogs. My own one loves other dogs and she wants nothing more than to go up to other dogs and be friendly. Some owners doesn't like that. They think she is "vicious" and ready to attack.
I dont know much about keeping them outside. When we first got her, my mother wanted her outside but she would be freezing and shivering in the mornings, so she is an inside dog now. Im not sure if they are meant to be kept outside. My own 1 doesn't like it outside anyway.

bitemybanger

Have a Staffie myself. would never be without one.
Staffies are excellent house dogs but if you want hin to live outside he is far too young yet, you should in my own opinion lit them live in the house for at least 4-6 months and move them out gradually over a period of a couple of weeks.
He/she wil moan for the first few nights but Staffies are very adaptable and as long as they are fed watered and walked every day they will be happy anywhere. Staffies thrive on attention and love to play so keep hin occupied when your not there or they can be extremly destructive to anything they can get their mouth around, especially furniture and shoes and especially when thier theething but stick with it and they are one of the most rewarding breeds to own.

Whispered

I think staffies have a very thin coat and are not really suitable for living outdoors on very cold nights without plenty of insulation and heat in their kennels. My boy is a staf cross and lives under the rad! He's a frosty little thing.

bosshog66

i have a staffy she is three now she used to be an outside dog but when we moved into the new house she became an inside dog cos we got a cairns terrier.they are hilarious when they play together!!there are lots of misconceptions people have about staffies being viscious or aggressive bu they are the complete opposite if i had the space i would have more of them!!!plan to have more when we build our house.they are great with kids but need to be supervised with very small kids because they dont know their own strength.also they seem a bit dim but are actually really clever and can figure out latches and door handles or weak spots in fencing very quickly!!also they can jump very high so fences and barriers can sometimes be no problem to a bored staffy so keep them entertained with toys and a rope swing if possile my girl loves her swing she grabs the rope in her mouth and goes mad ha ha ha.i could go on all day about them so if ya got any other questions fire away!!

gkd

Staffies are one of the best breeds to own! I have three bullies two of which are staffies and they are absolute sweethearts but they are definitely NOT outside dogs! Because of their short coats they suffer really badly from the cold and because of their sociable nature do not do well outside away from the family. They are really easy to train cause they are so eager to please. They are one of the most affectionate breeds to own and are an excellent family dog!

donlerz

staffordshire bull terriers and a GREAT dog they are soo loyel as you can see!
mayb before you got her she was always in sige but the breed is fearless so if i was you i would get 1 of her toys and bring her out slowley and play with her and she will soon see its not soo bad after all!make sure you walk her alot the staffies can gane alot of weight and also get a measuring jug and make sure she gets the correct amount .
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stephens770

yea shes starting to gain weight already but gets plenty of exercise she was very thin and 6 months old when i got her not 10 weeks so ur man i got her off lied about her age god knows what the other person was doing with her before me she had a touch of mange but dats sorted it took her a few days to get used to the house she wouldnt leave my room only to go to the toilet had to let her go on the tiles in the toilet upstairs for a wile thank god thats over with she darts out the front door every chance she gets

stephens770

Munster Gal wrote: »

I don't know a great deal about Staffies only that every one I've ever met have been complete sweethearts. They do need to be socialised with other dogs and animals so maybe check if your vet runs puppy parties? Make sure her vaccinations are in order also if you're taking her out.

yes got her shots and brought her out a couple of times shes not realy used strangers and other pets and barks when someone that doesnt live in my house comes in,if she doesnt like anything shel let me know,plus she was 6 months old not ten weeks dont know why the person got her off lied but she wasnt in best mood when i got her she had the runs and was very nervous but after a few days was fine cant leave the house without coming back to toilet roll shredded up next to a pile of you know what:mad:

Wolfsberg

What sort of research did you do before you got the dog to believe it was ten weeks old when it was really 6 months old???!!!:eek:
A ten week pup is probably 5 or 6 times smaller than a 6 month old dog.

stephens770

Wolfsberg wrote: »

What sort of research did you do before you got the dog to believe it was ten weeks old when it was really 6 months old???!!!:eek:
A ten week pup is probably 5 or 6 times smaller than a 6 month old dog.

yes was a good wile tho afterwards before i found out she was probably a few weeks older than ten she obviously grown since then,not really that smaller as staffs are are small dogs till a year old youd only notice a bit i did think she was a bit big when i got her tho just hadnt noticed as iv never seen a young staff before,and she looked really young,

stephens770

helena.ryan wrote: »

I think staffies have a very thin coat and are not really suitable for living outdoors on very cold nights without plenty of insulation and heat in their kennels. My boy is a staf cross and lives under the rad! He's a frosty little thing.

i just mean go outside altogether not live i let her sleep in my bedroom on a couch yes they get cold easy dont keep her outside too long just for walks and out the back garden for a wile

Call me Socket

Sounds like the wool was really pulled over your eyes.... If she had the runs, and mange and was very thin and feared going outside, then chances are she was neglected, not socialised, and possibly abused. Was it from the home of a previous owner you got her or did you buy her from a 'breeder'?

You'll have a lot of work to do with her to slowly introduce her to new experiences. The most influential time in her puppyhood is behind her, so you have to work twice as hard and be twice as patient and consistent in her training.
The most important thing is that you are a calm leader for her, she needs to be able to trust fully in you to take care of her before she'll have the courage to face new things.

Have you had a dog before?

stephens770

Call me Socket wrote: »

Sounds like the wool was really pulled over your eyes.... If she had the runs, and mange and was very thin and feared going outside, then chances are she was neglected, not socialised, and possibly abused. Was it from the home of a previous owner you got her or did you buy her from a 'breeder'?

You'll have a lot of work to do with her to slowly introduce her to new experiences. The most influential time in her puppyhood is behind her, so you have to work twice as hard and be twice as patient and consistent in her training.
The most important thing is that you are a calm leader for her, she needs to be able to trust fully in you to take care of her before she'll have the courage to face new things.

Have you had a dog before?

no ,but iv been around dogs a few years yes i know she was neglected and treated bad i got her for free aswel in a gumtree add!yes from a previous owner thats why i took her if somebodys giving away for free u know they dont want and wont bother looking after her she would have probably ended up left out a back garden chained up or something,shes toilet trained but doesnt come when u call her just runs in the other direction,shes hyper and runs around the house for half n hour or so then lies on the couch for a wile shes pretty much used to the house and everyone living in it but not used to strangers iv only brought her on 3 walks since iv only got her shots a wile ago the vet said shes lucky to not have anything serious after 6 months with no vaccine,
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Call me Socket

She's lucky she ended up with you then....but you are going to have to do a lot of research and get lots of advice- owning and being responsible for a dog for the first time is a whole different ball game to being around dogs all your life!! You have to educate yourself, and there's an abundance of information on the internet. There will be conflicting advice and methods which can be very confusing for the first time owner, so find a website or forum where you feel comfortable with the training or rehabilitation methods they endorse, and stick with it.
Considering her past, the most important thing you can do for your dog is to be patient and not pressure her into adapting to 'normal' life as part of a family....it will come in time and she has to go at her own pace.

stephens770

Call me Socket wrote: »

She's lucky she ended up with you then....but you are going to have to do a lot of research and get lots of advice- owning and being responsible for a dog for the first time is a whole different ball game to being around dogs all your life!! You have to educate yourself, and there's an abundance of information on the internet. There will be conflicting advice and methods which can be very confusing for the first time owner, so find a website or forum where you feel comfortable with the training or rehabilitation methods they endorse, and stick with it.
Considering her past, the most important thing you can do for your dog is to be patient and not pressure her into adapting to 'normal' life as part of a family....it will come in time and she has to go at her own pace.

yes iv done alot online anyways usefull stuff on this and other websites yes youv givin me a good idea now i know what you mean by be patient one day shed be jumping around not a bother then the other shed be nervous its always me and my gf home so if one of us go out shel sit there for a wile nervous shaking you have to sit with her and give her a rub and play with her for a bit then shes ok but day by day you can see her get more and more knowing about as u say adapting to normal life

getz

the staffie in my opinion is the best dog to have,there is plenty of web sites to look at on staffies-the best ones are the english web sites all the people who have breed them for many years are on them ,when i had my first staffie 30 years ago there wasent a lot around,my last staffy bitch died last year aged 15 years old