Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Cherry is a gentle loving Staffie, who adores cuddles and could be stroked for eternity. I should have named her Shadow or Velcro as she never leaves your side! I could not wish for a more loving dog. One of natures most gentle animals. :)

I have a female Staffie called Cherry, although I should have called her Shadow or Velcro as she never leaves my side and follows me everywhere. Cherry is so gentle and loving, and loves being cuddles and stroked! Staffies have been given a bad name over the years, but its not the breed, its the bad owners who mistreat them! If you want a soft and loving dog, a Staffie is for you, but please treat them with love and respect like all animals deserve.

Our staffie Becki is such a happy 8 year old who always loves to chase her tail, she is completely loveable and enjoys everyone's company. She loves her strokes and playing games and lives with two cats who all get on well together. Our lives would not be the same without her.

One word. Snore. Our Truffle snores when awake. She never stops talking. And the ninja lick gets you every time.
Beautiful girl, absolutely perfect.

I have a staffy his name is Bruno and he is aa cuddle monster. He is a lovely friendly boy who loves to sit on your lap even though he is heavy. I love him to the moon and back.

my staffy is a loving beautiful girl who had a bad start but that doesnt stop her giving us a happy funny life with her i dont know how id cope without her

My staffie loves everybody and is my best friend

Dilly is my brindle staffy cross. At 18 months she is just starting to calm down a bit! She has long legs which are spring loaded when excited. She is very pretty and highly intelligent, bouncy and loving and due to her intelligence enjoys pushing boundaries just like a child testing its Mother. She is not for the those that like the easy life, she will keep you on your toes. Dilly wants to love everyone and be loved by everyone. She is rufty tufty in her play but gentle when asked and my word is she strong! Her speed is an eye opener that's for sure. A staffy cross can be a handful and sometimes i wish she wasn't quite so intelligent, but the rewards are worth it!

My Staffy Lenny-Pig is the most people loving dog i have ever met.
He thinks everyone loves him as much as he loved them, which most people dont. I have had to teach a rock solid recall as if he sees a person in the woods while we are out he will go bombing up to them at 100mph and expect them to be pleased to see him...
He is VERY intelligent and learns new tricks well. This is good and bad, because if you reniforce a behaviour once, it may be stuck for life! But this is of course wonderful. LP was 2yrs old when i got him so although the first year was a handful, he has turned into the most wonderful dog i could have hoped for.
He will continue to change peoples perspective on Staffies. A lot of people are suprised at how much of a big baby he really is :-) x

I am owned by two beautiful staffies and i feel so lucky. Staffies sadly get bad press which is not deserved at all. It's all down to the owner and how the pooch is treated. If loved and well looked after, they are fantastic! Staffies have the biggest hearts and are always happy to have a cuddle. They do think they are lap dogs though but i would never change that

My nibbly pig Dexter is my best friend and constant companion, VERY cuddly and never leaves my side. I swear this breed has a sense of humour, and a loving heart, they are so laid back and sweet. It's always the a**ehole on the other end of the lead that gives them a bad name or makes them behave in a certain way, it is not their nature. Best dogs in the universe :)

kind sweet and very intelligent dogs can be stubborn

Staffordshire bull terriers have gained a bad reputation in recent years, quite unjustly. We got our Staffy, whose name is Rio, in 2013, when she was 7 years old. She was an unknown quantity to begin with, but so is any dog who is new to your family. She is, in fact, a wonderful girl, who is extremely loving, and has a particular soft spot for our grandchildren.
In fact Staffies are so people-friendly that it has often led to them being stolen - they will pretty much go off with anyone who gives them a kind word.
That being said, they ARE loyal to their owners and family, and will defend you if the need arises.
Staffies love to sleep, and they love to play - particularly 'zoomies' (running up and down and around at about a100 miles per hour!) and 'tuggers', especially with those cotton rope tugger toys.
They can be prone to itch, flaky skin, but that can be sorted out with diet or, if necessary, antihistamines from your vet.
In short these dogs, which some people are so afraid of, are FAR more likely to lick you to death than to bite you, they are THAT FRIENDLY! :)

Our Gary is a Velcro dog whenever we are in the house he has to be touching you, he lives for attention and wants to be stroked by everyone we walk past. We have a 1 year old daughter and he is the gentalist with her but he also likes a bit of rough and tumble with me. They get unfair attention in the press but as far as my experience goes with the breed they are just big softies that want to be cuddled.

I have owned several breeds of dog, but without doubt my 11year old brindle staffie is the most loving and sweet dog ever, wouldn't swap him for anything. Sadly bad owners have caused them to have a bad reputation, but only among people who don't understand dogs.

I rescued sansa last year after losing my 14 year old boy.She has a bad start in life and hasnt really been socialised around other dogs but were workin on it . At home she is really nosey and as soon as the fridge or cupboard is open she is there.She loves a ball but i think most staffs do and you should see her meerkat impression.She has her issues but i would not swap my girl for anything.

Bruno (aka "the pig") is my 4th rescue SBT. He's 3yrs old and we've had him just over a year. He was a bag of bones when we got him but look at him now! He weighs a healthy 25kg and loves life! He goes absolutely everywhere with us and wouldn't change him for the world. They get such a bad name but it's only down to them falling into the wrong human hands and people trying to turn them into something they're not. I would have a staffy over any dog all day long!

My husband and I have had red Staffies for 40 years. When he died I had mother and daughter Staffies. I don't know what I would've done without them. They have kept me sane and busy but I have since lost Lexie's mother at 12yrs old and now only have a 13-year-old Lexie. All our dogs have been fabulous with young children and are now companions to my grandchildren. They seem to know not to be rough or jump up to little ones and make marvellous nannies, although I would never leave any dog with a small child. X

Our Poppy picked us at a rescue centre and is a fabulous dog. She is soppy, loving and bombproof with people and dogs. She is highly intelligent and was a doddle to train. Never set out to get one but wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to everyone now.

My 11 year old baby boy "Jasper" is the most loving pup who adores ripping all his toys to shreds ! Jumping all over everyone and runs like a jack rabbit when off his lead. Love my Staffy to the moon and stars 🐶💙🌙✨✨

Like everyone else who has ever rescued a Staffie, no matter what they were like before they are the most loving of dogs, resilient, tenacious but so, so, cuddly, my grandson, who is scared of dogs in general loves nothing more than huge cuddles with my Staffies, they are so gentle around him as well, but can be very boisterous with me, love them unconditionally and they will reward you in kind

I had a wonderful stafjords hire bull terrier until the 23rd December 2017 when she died up until then she was the most wonderful dog you ever could have she knew when you didn't feel well she was always my companion and everyone loved her we are now lost

I rescued Pasha before she was 2yrs of age. She will be 13 this year. She had a terrible start. She is white with a black patch around one eye.
She is my son's best friend. They even sleep together & he is 28.
Not once has she ever been aggressive towards us.
If anything, when my grandchildren were born & still to this day, she will sleep at the foot of the bed.
If they woke up when they were babies she would alert me.
If they cried she would watch my every move to make sure I wasn't hurting them.
She is also my best friend. I tell her everything & she really is intelligent.
At times I feel as if she's answering me back by the noises or by her movements.
Some of our funniest moments have been with her.
Her age shows now & i dont know how much longer we have with her but I will treasure every memory of her.
These dogs are the best when brought up properly in a loving environment.
They're loyal & beautiful ☺

Hi there :)
My gorgeous girl is called Kendra. She loves everyone and everything! All she does is try lick you all over! She enjoys going on massive walks up the Peaks with us and she loves it May time cos we all take a trip to Scotland to live amongst the forests and the mountains and Kendra absolutely buzzes out!

We have 2 Staffords at the moment, both rescues, having done the from pup thing previously ( we've had Staffords for almost 30yrs now). We wouldn't have any other breed as they are so loyal but be prepared to give them lots of attention as they are "people" dogs! They love to be out and about and need to be exercised to keep them from getting bored, but in return they will give you so much love and affection you'll wonder why you never had one before

I rescued my good girl Alice 4 years ago & It has been the best decision I've ever made. Despite being starved & suffering terrible abuse she is the most loving girl ever & loves everyone who comes to our home. She sleeps under our duvet with her head on the pillow, she is my daughter with fur <3 Alice has changed the minds of many people who were scared of staffies, they are a wonderful breed & we are so lucky to have them :) xx

My May is Staffie Jack Russell cross...100% Loving, not a bad bone in her body,
ive really never known such a lovely dog who loves dogs-cats-birds-frogs and especially people...she is truly a smashing temperament ..I rescued her when 6months old from some crummy flat where she spent her 1st six months of life crated with her bro..she couldn't do stairs when I got her or explore the great outdoors on her own.....she does now! what a joy she is and im very lucky to own her....and she me! ha! :)

Ice is our first dog taken from rescue. He was eight when he came to live with us and has turned out to be the most gentle dog we have ever had, our fifth staffy. On his eighth day, I tripped over him, damaged a hand and had to seek medical attention. As routine, I had blood pressure taken and found to be high, so more tests required. We thought how lucky to find this condition. Had we not had Ice, I may not have tripped and this may not have been diagnosed for months and then possibly serious. On final visit to doctor, he noticed a small blemish on my arm and decided it needed investigation. Within four days I had an appointment at the local skin clinic. "Need to operate", they said . "Can you come back tonight?" It was skin cancer and needed immediate action. Now treated successfully, having Ice meant he saved my life. He gets special treatment now.

Ziggy is your typical loving Staffy, very very good with children and other dogs , loves to play, second Staffy we have had really good loving pets

I have a 15 month old staffie boy (Fred 😍) he is the most amazing dog I have ever known. He loves all dogs, big and small and runs to play with any he meets. He cries and cries to go out on walks because he loves them so much! He loves a bit of rough play with me & his toys in the house. He can rip toys to shreds in seconds so I'm constantly sewing his up lol 😂 He has totally changed all my friends & families opinions of staffies because of his gentle, quirky personality (they were quite negative before I got him). I honestly don't think I would ever have a different breed, he has changed my world 😍😍😍

Lovely dogs, good with children! Ours is 7 years, we rehomed him from a family at 5 months old. 2 years later our son was born and our staff is so good with our son, very tolerant and protective of him.

Staffies can be anxious and initially a bit needy. Ours took a while to trust us and settle, also other people cross the road when they see our dog just because of the breed! Ours got attacked a few times by other dogs as a puppy when on the lead so now he is weary of other dogs, but on walks he's not bothered by other dogs unless they approach us and will give them a warning growl, especially if they approach our son and jump up at him!

He's a funny character, so loving and good with people! He's always in your face or handbag being nosey! Although he loves his food he's not aggressive about it.

His recall was awful to start with but now with lots of work it's a lot better. Sometimes he gets tunnel vision and gives in to a good old chase of something but we mainly take a ball on walks to keep him focussed on that!

He's getting lazy in his old age and likes plodding along by my side with the ball in his mouth rather than chasing the ball!!

He is very intelligent and got a good memory. He loves the warmth of the sun or fire in winter and loves snuggling up. They say don't cuddle a dog, but ours nudges and lifts our arms up then sits on our lap so we have no choice but to cuddle him!

If you have time, dedication, energy, boundaries, discipline and learn about the breed before you get one then they are fantastic dogs. I would definitely get another one!

I'm a relatively new staffy mamma. I absolutely adore my dogs, Lucy & Diesel. They are so loving. They both follow me everywhere I go. They love nothing more than cuddling on the sofa and getting lots of fuss. I will never pee or sleep alone again!!!

Absolutely brilliant breed of dog. Jenny has been brought up around both our kids and couldn’t be better. So gentle and protective over them.

Still makes me laugh when people cross the road when they see me walking her. As we walk past their little yappy dog is barking away jumping up, Jenny just strolls on past.

Definitely recommend

I'm a strong believer that with any breed, the problem is not the dog but what is at the other end of the lead..
I've had "Staffs" for almost 30yrs, Lily being with me since 2011. I totally agree with everything that has been said about the breed - snoring, farting, taking up most of the settee/bed and, thinking they are human. Would not change Lily for the world.

There are so many dogs with the various Staffordshire Rescues around the country, please think about giving one a loving home. I've never regretted it.

My blue staffy girl Lily is 2 years old and I only rescued her in December 2018. She is the 2nd staffy girl I’ve had the pleasure of living with, my first Pearl passed away 3 years ago aged 16. They really are the most loving friendly cuddle bugs ever and have no concept of personal space whatsoever lol. Lily is proving to be exactly the same goofball as her predecessor was. I absolutely adore her. Here’s hoping to spoil her for a very very long time.

I have Three Staffords. Mother, Vera 11, son, Buddy 7 and daughter Bunty 7.
All have been shown, including at Crufts where they have won or in top 3. Prolific champions but my ' loyal, doubly affectionate, obedient to a fault' family. They love people, especially children. I have been in the company of up to 480 Staffords, at Crufts, and hundreds at many shows nationwide and they have all shown the same Stafford personality, happy, loving and affectionate characters.
Idiots that use them as trophy/aggressive dogs on the streets, should never own a dog, especially a wonderful companion like Staffords.
Mine are the result of 25 years of selective breeding but the rescue centers are full of these fabulous family dogs. This year 2019, the BBC had a tv programmed to find the best 100 dogs in UK, the Stafford was voted, by the public, as the winner! Please, please, choose your future wonderful faithful, loving companion for you and your family from a rescue centre. But like any dog ensure that you address any mistreated traits that they may have. You will not regret owning this fabulous animal. They will be your forever friend.

Lovely dogs very loyal and loving will protect you to especially if yr female ha ha
Mines got quarter of malamute in him
But not very stubborn thank god

I’ve always had staffies and atm we have Diesel who’s 10 and our pup Belle at 5 months. The loyalty and loving received from these dogs is unbelievable but then you get the crazy and playful side which is hilarious to watch. If you want a dog that truly believes “no where is out of bounds” because it’s part of the family staffy is for you!

Sbt's are loyal affectionate dogs. They are humerous and cheeky, my two make us laugh every day.
Mine are great with children , they are very tolerant and they sleep when there is child chaos around them.
I am very loyal to the breed , my two are rescues and are great company.

We have 2 rescue staffies. Harvey who we have had for 3 months aged 6 years and Twix who we have had for 7 years aged 8 and a half. Twix needed a lot of imput to get her to be the dog she is today and she is still not good with other dogs. I can count on the fingers of one hand the dogs that I have been able to let her be off lead with. Saying that she has settled very well with Harvey and they are the best of friends and are together constantly. Don't have a staff if you don't want them on your sofa in the evening and with you constantly. They even follow me into the bathroom! Staffies are the most affectionate and comical breed. I wouldn't have any other.

I’ve grown up with Staffordshire Bull Terriers my whole life. All 3 of them were rescues and they were the most gentle dogs with us as kids. My current rescue Staffie is docile and has such a little human personality, he likes to be as close to you as possible at all times- and I mean all times! I am definitely a staffie lover for life now.

We currently have a little family of 3 Staffies. There's mum/Shyer, dad/Brian and daughter/Sally. We sadly lost our big girl Sassy 2 years ago for which we are still grieving.
This breed are so giving with their love and trust in you. No wonder they won UK Best Breed of 2019. Once you experience them you will love them forever.

If you own a staffie then you'll understand the following, if you don't and you are thinking of owning one, you'll need to understand this beforehand.. You are getting one of the most loyal, happy loving dog souls on the planet.
You'll never have your bed to yourself, they love bedtime, in fact, she tells me when she thinks that time is...
They snore.. Oh boy do they!
You will have absolutely no personal space, they are glued to your side.
They hate the rain, it's almost as if they think that they'll shrink! I used to think it was just Miss Sophie that didn't like the rain (even with a coat on) but having spoken to other Staffie baby owners, I have come to the conclusion that it is a breed trait.
My girl isn't a 'full' staffie. When I adopted her at just 7 weeks old from an animal shelter they just said she was a staff cross, but they didn't know what with. It didn't matter to me. It was mutual love at first sight, she chose me and I was smitten!
It wasn't until we were away on holiday when she was about a year old, that I discovered her mix. An old chap stopped to pet Sophie, he was admiring her, talking to her, he mentioned how beautiful her boxer mask was and how it complimented her Staffie Colouring. How I hadn't seen it before that I have no idea, but yes my Sophie is a 31kg Staffie cross Boxer powerhouse of pure muscle, with the longest tongue!

Sophie has a collar.. That's just her 'necklace' adornment, pretty and bright like her..
I have never walked her by her neck (I have never understood why anyone would do that, all I know is, I certainly wouldn't want to be dragged down the road by my neck if the roles we're reversed! I am a great believer in treat others as you'd like to be treated)
Her lead is attached to a nice padded harness, far kinder to her and the harness means that I have full control of her out and about.

She sounds really vicious huge and scary when she barks at home. It took me a long time to convince my postman that my dog wasn't Cujo waiting to eat him behind the front door. He's now met her a lot over the years and thinks she is gorgeous.

I loathe people's ignorance towards the breed, I have had people cross the road rather than walk past her, honestly the worst thing that my girl would do to you is give you a damn good wash, perhaps a tail whip with her seriously waggy bottom!
There isn't a bad bone in her body, she has the biggest heart, always seems to know how I'm feeling. She adores my parents, daughter and my grandchild.
Her favourite place to go is the beach. It's about a 40 mile drive to get there, but she loves it.. Racing around, drop and roll, more racing and so on.
So in conclusion.
Staffies are simply the best..
And folks..
There's no such thing as a bad breed really.. It's all about being what every dog deserves...
A responsible, nurturing and loving owner.

My son’s Staffordshire is yet another rescue. She can be rather timid but she is the most beautiful blue and the friendliest dog that you could wish to meet. We love her dearly and could not be without her. She adores my son, follows him everywhere when not at work. These dogs do not deserve the reputation they have in the media.

My staffy is such a gentle loving and the best companion ever. I've even had people who don't like dogs want to take her home. I got her after losing my husband suddenly in 2007 and she kept me going through the grief. She has always been a calm but protective girl. She never barked if someone came to the front door but in 2010 I was diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma and I had a secondary tumour growing around my spine which compressed my spinal cord and paralysed me from the chest down. I recovered partially but am still wheelchair bound and when I came home in my wheelchair she suddenly started to bark whenever someone came to the front door. She is nearly 14 now and has problems with her back legs and is on medication for it and she has become the playful little girl she always has been. I don't know what I will do without her.

I have 3 staffs and they are the most lovable dog you could wish to own .Totally wrong image on breed given by media mine absolutely adore my grandchildren and would protect them with their lives. Can be totally bonkers on times when they decide to have zoomies around the house just make sure to stand clear as if they hit you with their head you know about it really solid .Can get bored and tend to chew anything they find chewable so plenty of toys and attention needed but you cant help but love them with their beautiful nature and big smiley faces .