An American Staffordshire Terrier can have anywhere from 5-10 puppies in a litter. If the stafford terrier is a mix, however, the litter size varies. A Staffordshire Bull Terrier, for example, has an average litter size of 4.
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Firstly, the Pit Bull is not actually a breed, but the term is used to refer to breeds such as the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier and sometimes the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Assuming by ''Pit Bull'' you mean the American Pit Bull Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier, the difference is that the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a few inches shorter, weighs less and was first bred in England. ''Pit Bull'' type dogs are unfortunately illegal in many countries, such as the UK, with the exception of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier; which is still legal.
There are a few dog breeds that can be put under the term 'pit bull': American pit bull terrier American staffordshire terrier Staffordshire bull terrier and there is a breed called Irish staffordshire bull terrier People argue that the APBT and the Amstaff are one and the same breed, but others argue that the bloodlines have been apart too long for them to be considered the same breed.
A Staffordshire Bull Terrier, like all dogs, naturally has four legs.
A pitbull is a breed of dog. They are known for being one of the more violent breeds of dog. There are three types of pitbull, the American Pitbull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
Pit bulls, like all dogs, have one bloodline. Bloodlines refer to a specific family lineage or genetic heritage within a breed.
The "pit bull" has many enemies and detractors. From the media, to lawmakers, to the guy next door, many people have strong emotions when it comes to the "pit bull.." Pit bull is NOT a breed. It is a slang term that typically refers to one of 3 breeds. The American Pit Bull Terrier, The American Staffordshire Terrier, and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
English Bulldog, American Bulldog, American Pit Bull Terrier, Olde English Bulldogge, French Bulldog, Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog, Valley Bulldog, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Bull Terrier, Boston Terrier, bull Mastiff and Banter Bulldogge are the ones I can remember.
If you use the correct categorization pit bull is a Staffordshire Terrier, an American Staffordshire Terrier, or an American Pit Bull Terrier. However, any dog with a bull-terrier type body is stated to be a pit bull, including any bull dog mixed with many of the terriers or molossers, or any mixed of those with most other breeds. For example, an American Bulldog/Great Dane mix would be generally considered to be a pit bull. If that dog was bred with a Labrador Retriever their litter pups would also be considered pit bulls.
Yes, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier was originally bred to kill rats for pest control and organised ''ratting'' competitions. However, I have a Staffy and two pet rats and my Staffy is scared of them! There are many breeds that were bred for vermin control, including the Jack Russell Terrier, Parson Russell Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier, Norfolk Terrier, Lakeland Terrier, Miniature Schnauzer, Border Terrier, Patterdale Terrier and many more. In fact, pretty much all Terriers were originally bred to kill rats.
Firstly, the Pit Bull is not actually a breed, but the term is used to refer to breeds such as the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier and sometimes the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Assuming by ''Pit Bull'' you mean the American Pit Bull Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier, the difference is that the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a few inches shorter, weighs less and was first bred in England. ''Pit Bull'' type dogs are unfortunately illegal in many countries, such as the UK, with the exception of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier; which is still legal.