How Big Will My Staffy Pup Grow?
How Big Will My Staffy Grow? is a question many new Staffy owners ask. The answer depends on wether your Staffy is a long legged Staffy or a Short legged one. This can depend on the breed. The Amercian Staffy or ams Staff as they are known often have longer legs.
Both are common across the world. Generally staffys are renound for being muscular and round rather than tall. This is a great benefit when you are looking for the perfect house dog. Staffys fit that bill very well as most of us already know. Being the perfect house Dog is easy for a Staffordshire bull terrier dog as they are devoted to their owners.
As with most breeds the male Staffy is bigger than the female staffy, and of course a lot broader.
A typical male staffy can be anywhere between 14-24inches tall and the female smaller than that. From a weight perspective pound for pound a staffy is solid. Some are more muscular than others. As with most breeds the male is bigger than the female. In the case of Staffys they are both just as loving with people.
Generally your Staffy Pup will be full grown by about 18 months. Though expect the major spurt of growth in the first 12 months.
Best Wishes
Denise
Staffys are 14-16 inches tall – READ THE BREED STANDARD
Long legged or short legged?? you mean SBT or an Amstaff??
18-24inches ??? LOL is that a great Dane you mean?
Hi James
Thanks for leaving your comment. The breed standard is a whole topic for debate.
Best Wishes
Denise
That’s a completely incorrect statement Denise and you are also giving incorrect information. Try looking at the breed standard for a SBT from the Kennel Club (official governing body for dogs in the UK) http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/87
There is clearly no debate on this topic as stated in the link. What concerns me is that personal interpretation of breed standards isn’t good for the welfare of the SBT or any other pure breed of dog. Please could you update your information as people will be breeding 24 inch tall dogs and trying to pass them off as SBT’s.
Regards
James
Denise & James
I would agree with James an english staffy should be no more then 16″ tall to the withers, an Am staff is 19″ tall. The Am pitbull is in fact 24″ tall, are you refering to that breed possibly Denise? As I think James was suggesting people often breed pitbull type dogs and registar them as staffys, thus “debating” the breed standard isnt good for our beloved staffy. Hence I too recommend for Denise to revise what she has stated.
Yours
William
Hi James and Will
Thanks guys for taking the time to comment it is great to have people take the time to share their knowledge. If you have a look at the post. I actually mention that a “Staffy” can be anywhere between 14-24 inches. I am using the general term here. People visit this site from all over the world so a Staffy to someone in the US would be an am staff.
The knowledge we share here is for people who are not breeders of Staffys and just would like them as the great family pet they are. Rather than get to tied up in wether their staffy is an inch taller than they should be.
Having said that I know that is really important if you are Showing your staff. What would be great is if either of you would be willing to write a little article on breeding Staffs as I am sure it would be of great interst. If so just send me a quick email to support @staffypups.com
Best Wishes
Denise
Hi Denise,
Thanks for your reply yes I fully appreciate your comments and that you are merely speaking in general terms.
However your website is called “Staffordshire bull terrier blog”, and there is little mention of American Staffordshire terriers or American pit-bull terriers.
Whilst these are all “pit-bull type dogs” and are related they are still ALL completely separate breeds. The term staffy is not used as a collective term for these breeds, the term staffy is an abbreviation for the Staffordshire bull terrier (SBT). The information you give is incorrect and therefore you should just state they should stand 14-16 inches tall. With regards to providing people with as much accurate information as possible you should state what the breed standard is for all three dogs. This way if potential people are looking to buy a staffy and they come across parents of the puppy that are “24 inches” tall!!?? they will know that they are probably buying an APBT/AM staff (of which both breeds are banned in the UK/have strong legislation against them) or a staffy cross. This is not for my benefit Denise but for the breed of the SBT and your readers.
Regards
James
Hi James and All
James does make a valid point and for the sake of being correct for those who might be breeding Staffs in the UK 14-16 in is the agreed figure.
Thanks again to James for taking the time to comment we really value it. It is so nice when people are bothered about this fantastic breed. I am typing this with Flo ( our Staffy girl) sprawled all over my laptop…..they are just the best dogs aas far as I am concerned.
Best Wishes
Denise
Denise
Description:
The Staffordshire Bull Terriers are known to have great strength for their size. They are stocky and muscular, but should also be active and agile. The breed is the 5th most popular dog in the UK (its place of origin), and it is the only breed to have the words ‘totally reliable’ in its breed standard. Furthermore, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is one of only two breeds from over 190 recognized by the UK Kennel Club to have a mention of the breed’s suitability with children.
History/Origin:
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier first came into existence in or around the seventeenth century. As bull baiting declined in popularity and dog fighting enjoyed a surge of interest, it became necessary to develop a dog which possessed a longer and more punishing head than the Bulldog and also to combine strength and agility. It is therefore believed that the Staffordshire Bull Terrier was derived from the fighting Bulldog of the day with some terrier blood introduced. This cross produced what was known as the Bull and Terrier or Pit Dog. These dogs were renowned for their courage and tenacity and despite their ferocity in the pit were excellent companions and good with children. In fact it was not unknown for an injured dog to be transported home in a pram with the baby! Although dog fighting and other barbaric pastimes of the day were patronised by the aristocracy – Lord Camelford reportedly owned a famous dog called ‘Belcher’- fighting dogs were also owned by the poorest of families. The pit dog was a favourite with miners and steelworkers and was prevalent amongst the chainmakers of the ” Black Country ” where the dogs were not only fought for entertainment but provided a working man with valuable extra income when worked against badgers or as ratters. With the introduction of the Humane Act in 1835, baiting sports and dog fighting became unlawful and a group of men in the Staffordshire area endeavoured to preserve their breed by introducing them to the show world. After much discussion the Standard was written describing the dog’s physical attributes and this dog was named the Staffordshire Bull Terrier to differentiate him from the English Bull Terrier. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was officially registered by the Kennel Club in 1935 and the first club show for the breed took place in August 1935 at Cradley Heath in the West Midlands where 60 dogs and bitches were entered . The founder club was named The Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club and is affectionately known as ‘The Parent Club’. There are now a total of 18 clubs in Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranging from the North of Scotland to the West of England. The breed received championship status in 1938 when CC’s were awarded for the first time at the Birmingham National. The first two Champions of the breed were Ch. Gentleman Jim and Ch. Lady Eve. The popularity of the breed has now spread abroad with well established clubs in many countries including Australia, Eire, France, Germany, Holland, Spain and the USA, to name but a few. Over the years the Staffordshire Bull Terrier has become a successful show dog and a serious contender in the Terrier Group, where they frequently have the highest number of entries of all dogs in the Terrier Group and are occasional winners of Best in Show. More importantly the Stafford has become a popular pet retaining the attributes gained from generations of fighting dogs bred for courage, tenacity and most important: total reliability and affinity with people and in particular children
Height: 14 – 16 inches
Weight: 24 – 38 lbs.
Colors:
Brindle, blue, black, red, fawn, white; or any of these with white
Coat:
Smooth, short, and dense
Temperament:
Reputation for being good with children; often aggressive towards other animals
Care and Exercise:
Minimal grooming is necessary to keep his coat in top condition. Brush occasionally with a firm bristle brush. Rub down with a towel or chamois to remove loose hairs. Bathe only when necessary. Needs plenty of regular exercise which should consist of play time an daily walks on a leash. He should be kept on a leash in public places.
Health Issues:
Cataracts, over heating and breathing problems.
Category: Terrier
Registries: UCA, AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 3), KC (GB), UKC
Living Environment: Indoor
AMSTAFF:
Description:
The American Staffordshire Terrier’s muscled build and protective instinct should make strangers beware, yet with their own family they are devoted, gentle and loving. A common question regarding the American Staffordshire Terrier is, “How is this breed different from the American Pit Bull Terrier?”. In the eyes of the United Kennel Club, they are the same breed, but many disagree. Some AKC-registered American Staffordshire Terriers are dual-registered as American Pit Bull Terriers with the UKC; however, this draws criticism from many who point out that the bloodlines have been separate for too long for these to be considered the same breed. The AKC, on the other hand, does not allow a UKC-registered American Pit Bull Terrier to be registered as an American Staffordshire Terrier. To be dual-registered, the dog must first be an AKC-registered American Staffordshire Terrier and then it can be registered with the UKC as an APBT — but not vice versa… They are courageous and a tenacious fighter if provoked. Training can be a challenge because of their pushy yet sensitive character. Their natural temperament towards people is gentle and loving, unfortunately some have been improperly handled giving the American Staffordshire Terrier a bad rap.
History/Origin:
Recently recognized as a distinct breed, he descends from the fighting pits of England and America. A variety of breeds were used to develop the “Amstaff” including the Bull Terrier, the Old English White Terrier, the Black and Tan, the Bulldog, the Mastiff, the Pointer, the Dalmatian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. His name was changed from the Staffordshire Terrier to the American Staffordshire Terrier in 1972.
Height: 17 – 19 inches
Weight: 40 – 50 lbs.
Colors:
Red, fawn, white, black or blue, with white, any shade of brindle
Coat:
Smooth, short and dense
Temperament:
Loyal, intelligent, determined, tough, devoted; does well with children when socialized as a puppy; often does not do well with other pets
Care and Exercise:
Minimal grooming of his coat, dry shampoo or bathe only when necessary. Rubbing his coat will make the coat gleam. Regular daily exercise. Special training because of his nature. Quick to learn but needs an assertive regiment.
Health Issues:
Prone to hives caused by stress or insect bites and hip dysplasia
Category: Terrier
Registries: UCA, AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 3), KC (GB), UKC
Living Environment: Either Indoor or Outdoor
Kind Regards
Chris