Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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Top Staffordshire Bull Terrier Questions:
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is derived from the same lines as the original American Pit Bull Terrier. Due to show ring bias over the past century, registry politics, and geographical divisions, the breed, however, has taken on a slightly different look in that it is more squatty, and the muzzle tends to be shorter with a more defined stop. Even amongst the breed itself, there can be striking differences between those used for show vs. work/farm/pet purposes, with the show variety tending to have the shortest muzzles.
While the American Pit Bull Terrier is considered illegal in Great Britain, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is considered one of the favorite breeds.
Since the American Pit Bull Terrier was made illegal, many have simply renamed their Pit Bulls to the Staffordshire Bull Terriers in an attempt to avoid prosecution.
In many places around the world, laws known as breed-specific legislation ( BSL) limit various breeds, with bully breeds being the most common focus. Due to this, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier also often finds itself on such lists.
Myths that have been falsely perpetuated on the breed are that it has a locking jaw and that it has been historically bred to fight. Both are untrue.
In 1835 when Britain made bull and bear-baiting illegal, this caused many to shift to fighting dogs against one another. However, based on statistical and historical analysis, it is still believed that less than 10% of such dogs have ever been fought, even when the practice was legal or accepted.
Even the most notable dog man in history John Colby, said that less than 10% would ever meet the criteria needed for being used for fighting purposes. So while it is true that SOME have historically bred the breed to fight, it is a misrepresentation to blanket the entire breed with this stigma. If this is the criteria in which we judge things - where the minority taints the perception of the majority - that is equivalent to saying humans have historically bred to be rapists, murderers, and child molesters. Those who perpetuate this ideology are either ignorant of the facts, are seeking to perpetuate such myths for their own personal gain, are dogfighters themselves, or are using the idea as a crutch against their own personal insecurities to support a false bravado. For the well-being of the breed, anyone interested in acquiring a Staffordshire Bull Terrier should avoid those who irresponsibly misrepresent it in such a way. The truth is the breed has historically been bred – based on its majority use – to be a farming, hunting, guarding, and family dog.
Because the breed shares much of the same history as other molosser and is directly related to the American Pit Bull Terrier, it can be considered a good candidate in the now developing American Bully breed. This is especially true for those wishing to breed to the smaller American Bully standards.
Height:
13-16 inches (33-41cm)
Weight:
24-37lbs (11- 17 kg)
Coat:
Short
Eyes:
Dark preferable but may vary based on coat color
Color:
Red, fawn, white, black or blue, brindle, or any one of these colors with white
Yes, as long as your dog meets one of our accepted breed standards we can register it through the American Bully Association ( ABA ).
No, providing genealogy / pedigree information (such as your dog’s parents) is not required. However, if such genealogy / pedigree information is known it should be submitted for inclusion and research. The level of pedigree that you receive with registration is based on a combination of what you submit and what our research reveals based on your initial input.
The single dog registration fess is $37.
The following discounts are available when registration of more than one dog is needed.
* 2 Dogs’ Registration = $67
* 3 Dogs’ registration = $87
* 4 = $97
* 5+ = $105
+ Litter registration is based on litter size.
+ Each individual pup for the first 10 pups = $10 per pup.
+ For litters larger than 10 pups each pup after the 10th is free.
+ No. In order to register a litter both parents must however meet one of our accepted breed class standards.
+ While it is not required both parents be ABA registered during litter registration it is highly encouraged.
+ Only having one parent registered can significantly impact how well the dog Family is tracked over time.
+ This link will take you to the single dog registration options.
Single Registration
+ On the provided link you will have the option to submit from 1-5 single dog registrations at a time.
+ All forms have the option of convenient online submission or if preferred print and mailable forms.
+ All forms come with complete, easy to follow instructions.
+ This link will take you to the litter registration options.
Litter Registration
+ All forms have the option of convenient online submission or if preferred print and mailable forms.
+ All forms come with complete, easy to follow instructions.
+ This link will take you to the family registration options.
Family Registration
+ All forms have the option of convenient online submission or if preferred print and mailable forms.
+ All forms come with complete, easy to follow instructions.
+ This link will take you to the parent plus litter plus 1 parent registration options. Litter Plus 1 Parent
+ All forms have the option of convenient online submission or if preferred print and mailable forms.
+ All forms come with complete, easy to follow instructions.
+ If a pup is pre-registered by your breeder through litter registration that breeder will receive an individual certificate per pup.
+ Each pre-registered litter pup certificate comes with the proper transfer completion form listed on the back of the certificate.
+The transfer certificate can only be found on the back of a pre-registered litter pup’s certificate and I NOT available directly to the public via the website.
+ The transfer form instructions reveal how you can properly finalize your pup’s registration to include ownership information, any desired name change, listing and access to your dogs’ LIVE Family tracking profile, upgraded access to member benefits and creation of an enhanced dedicated account through our social network ImSocialBull.com.
+The transfer process including postage is FREE for all ABA transfers.
+ Litter related registrations receive the highest priority and are typically processed in 2-4 weeks.
+ The standard registration process including transfers for an individual dog registration is typically 6-8 weeks.
+ At the ABA we provide FREE print quality pedigrees up to 7 generations.
+ If qualified Platinum Pedigrees are available of 8-11 Generations.
+ If a dog qualifies for Platinum Pedigree status the owner will be notified and provided upgrade options.
+ The Platinum Pedigree is the world’s largest print quality pedigree with up to 2,054 relationships.
+ The Platinum Pedigree is based on proprietary technology and exclusive to the American Bully Association
+ Comparisons are:
* ADBA 7 generation showing a maximum of 255 relationships
* UKC 6 generation showing a maximum of 127 relationships
* AKC and ABKC’s 5 generation pedigrees showing a maximum of 31 relationships.
+ When submitting a pedigree or genealogy for inclusion and research the following are the best options:
* When an official pedigree from another registry is available it should be submitted either by taking and providing high quality digital pictures or if mailing by photocopy. The largest ones available should be submitted as the more you provide the more we can research on your behalf.
* When official pedigrees are not available but genealogy is known it can be provided to us in the form of a link to your online resource if available or by printing and completing our free available template located here: MS Word Print And Editable Template or PDF Print Template
+ Yes, as a registered member you are encouraged to provide additional information as learned and available.
+ All added information will be made available both online in your dogs Family tracking profile as well as print quality options available.
+ All information will be researched for additional relationships used to further enhance your dogs’ Family knowledge absolutely FREE.
+ Nothing, anytime reasonable replacements of material is needed this is provided as a FREE member benefit.
+ All we need is you to request which specific material needs to be replaced and to verify you current mailing and email addresses to ensure proper receipt.
+ Pride of registration
+ Access to unprecedented genealogy and Family tracking
+ Added and Improved value in breed stock
+ Greater profits in breeding arrangements
+ FREE Kennel Certification for breeders
+ Exclusive access to unique promotional opportunities
+ Access to thousands of members world wide
+ Social media account with free enhancements
+ Access to place unlimited FREE marketing/classified adds including with pictures
+ Extended benefits only available through the American Bully Association
+ MUCH, MUCH, more...
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