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Breed Standards for
the Staffordshire Bull Terrier |
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General Appearance: |
The
Stafford is slightly longer than it is tall, and relatively
wide, giving it a low center of gravity and firm stance. |
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Head: |
Medium-sized round eyes; Distinct stop, short foreface; Head
short, deep, broad skull, pronounced cheek muscles; Ears
rose or half prick, not large |
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Tail: |
Medium length, carried low |
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Color: |
Red,
fawn, white, black, or blue, solid or with white; any shade
of brindle or brindle with white |
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Gait: |
Should be powerful and agile |
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Coat: |
Smooth, short, and close |
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Size: |
Weight: male: 35-40 lb; female: 30–35 lb
Height: male: 18-19”; female 17-18” |
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Temperament: |
A
fun-loving character that loves playing with its family and
friends. It is typically playful, companionable, amiable,
docile, and generally responsive to its owners wishes |
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