
Breed Profile
Alaskan Malamute
- WEIGHT: 75 to 85 lbs
- HEIGHT: 23 to 25 inches
- COLOR(S): All white, gray, or black with white shading, mask or cap.
- BREED GROUP: Working
Breed Profile
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
WEIGHT: 23 to 38 lbs
HEIGHT: 13 to 16 inches
COLOR(S): Black, blue, fawn or brindle. With or without white markings.
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DESCRIPTION
TEMPERAMENT
The Staffordshire Terrier is a good-natured, amusing, extremely loyal and affectionate family dog. It is good with children and adults. It is a courageous and persistent fighter if provoked. It needs firm, kind training to control this instinct; its basic temperament towards people is gentle and loving. It is almost always obedient; this dog wants nothing more then to please its master. It can be difficult to housebreak. This is not a dog for a timid owner; it needs a firm, consistent, but gentle hand. This breed is an intelligent, excellent watchdog and guard dog that is very full of life. This dog is highly protective of its owner and the owner's property; it will fight an enemy to the death. It has given outstanding results as a guardian of property, but is at the same time esteemed as a companion dog. It is very important to socialize this dog very thoroughly when young to combat aggressive tendencies and be sure to keep the dog under control when other dogs are present. This breed has a very high tolerance for pain. The Staffordshire Terrier must have plenty of regular exercise, but keep it leashed in public to avoid fights with other dogs. This is not a breed for placate or overbearing personalities.
GROOMING
Smooth, short and dense. It is easy to groom. Brush on a regular basis with a firm bristle brush, and bathe or dry shampoo as necessary. A rub with a piece of toweling or chamois will make the coat gleam. This breed is an average shedder.
HEALTH
Cataracts, entropion, over heating and breathing problems.
EXERCISE
Staffies need plenty of regular exercise which should consist of play time and daily walks on a leash. They should be kept on a leash in public places.
TRAINING
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a quick learner, but they may be stubborn at times. Consistent training from puppyhood is the best approach. The Staff Bull Terrier needs to be socialized to other animals in order to accept them when it gets older. They are not averse to a scrap with another dog. Learning Rate: High. Obedience - Low. Problem Solving - Low. They can learn, though stubborn as they are.
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