{"data":{"slug":"staffordshire-bull-terrier","name":"Staffordshire Bull Terrier","url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/staffordshire-bull-terrier","api_url":"https://techtools.cz/dog-atlas-api/v1/breeds/staffordshire-bull-terrier","also_known_as":["Staffy","Stafford","Staffie"],"kind":"breed","extinct":false,"group":{"key":"terrier","label":"Terrier","fci_group":3,"fci_group_name":"Terriers"},"size":"Medium","origin":"England","countries":["England"],"height_cm":{"min":35.5,"max":40.5},"weight_kg":{"min":11.0,"max":17.0},"life_expectancy_years":{"min":12,"max":14},"temperament":["Courageous","Affectionate","Loyal","Bold","Clever"],"exercise_level":"Medium","wikipedia_views_60d":60632,"summary":"A small but powerful, muscular terrier from the English Midlands, famed for its courage and devotion to people. A comical, affectionate family dog that needs firm, early socialisation.","photo":{"url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/staffordshire-bull-terrier-9300539cf1-1280.webp","small_url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/staffordshire-bull-terrier-9300539cf1-640.webp","width":300,"height":399,"author":"Or Logassi","license":"CC BY-SA 4.0","license_url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0","source_url":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%D7%A1%D7%90%D7%98%D7%A3_%D7%90%D7%A0%D7%92%D7%9C%D7%99.jpg"},"updated_at":"2026-10-15T13:58:16Z","ratings":{"energy":4,"exercise":3,"grooming":1,"shedding":2,"trainability":3,"barking":2,"kids":4,"other_dogs":2},"coat":"Short, smooth and close","colors":["Red","Fawn","White","Black","Blue","Brindle","Any of these with white"],"fun_fact":"Staffords are nicknamed \"nanny dogs\" in Britain for their reputation of patience with children.","sections":{"overview":"The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a compact, muscular dog with a broad head and a famously cheerful expression. It is smaller than many people expect but very strong for its size.\n\nIt is known for being deeply attached to its family and especially tolerant of children.","history":"The breed comes from nineteenth-century bull and terrier crosses, made from bulldogs and terriers in the Staffordshire and Birmingham area. These dogs were used in fighting after blood sports such as bull-baiting were banned in 1835.\n\nBreeders later refined the type for show, and the Kennel Club recognised it in 1935. The AKC followed in 1974.","appearance":"A smooth-coated, well-balanced dog with a broad skull, short muzzle, strong jaws and a deep chest. The ears are small and half-pricked or rose, and the tail is low-set and tapering.\n\nIt stands roughly 36 to 41 cm tall and weighs 11 to 17 kg.","personality":"Courageous, clever and very people-focused, the Staffy is playful and affectionate, with a great sense of fun. It enjoys being part of every family activity.\n\nSome dogs are not comfortable with other dogs, so early, careful socialisation is important. They can be strong-willed, but respond well to positive training.","care":"Provide a good daily walk and play sessions, plus chewing toys, as it is a powerful chewer. Grooming needs are minimal.\n\nIt does not cope well with heat or with being left alone for long periods, and should be supervised around other animals.","health":"A generally robust breed. Watch for hereditary cataracts, persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous, L-2-HGA, hip dysplasia and skin allergies."},"recognition":{"fci_number":null,"fci_standard_url":null,"akc_url":"https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/staffordshire-bull-terrier/"},"sources":{"wikipedia":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staffordshire_Bull_Terrier","wikidata":"https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q39285","wikipedia_revision":1373582302},"profile":{"written_by":"AI model (Claude Sonnet) from the sources above","written_at":"2026-10-15T13:37:30Z"}}}