Clyde Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 What does the "totally reliable" mean in the stafford breed standard? I don't know a lot about the breed Eileen, but in this context I would be guessing that the Stafford is dependable. One thing I've noticed with Esme is that her behaviour doesn't change, she has not ever done something out of the ordinary that has taken my by surprise. So therefore I can rely on her as I trust her nature. She is my first dog that I have ever trusted so much with my daughter. Yes, yes I know people shouldn't trust their dogs with kids and so on, but I do absolutely trust Esme. I'm still aware that she has teeth and my daughter cannot be fully trusted, but I know Esme is reliable, would not ever 'turn' and I can pretty much always predict Esme's next move. Somebody else might come along and blow my theory out of the water :p But that has been my gist of it so far. Esme is broken in terms of the 'fearless' though... :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Thanks Clyde, I did wonder if that was what it meant. That would be the same for Dolly too. PS, she's not totally fearless either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kye83 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Hi all, Well after 2 months of searching My g/f and I finally found the Staffy for us! This is Zeb and he gets along great with our 1 yr old Shihtzu X (although im sure he thinks she is just a big fluffy toy that bites back) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.M Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 congrats Kye, he looks like a happy boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I have a copy of the Breed Standard extension, if anyone wants to read it. It goes into further detail regarding structure and temperament. Happy to email it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Hi all, Well after 2 months of searching My g/f and I finally found the Staffy for us! This is Zeb and he gets along great with our 1 yr old Shihtzu X (although im sure he thinks she is just a big fluffy toy that bites back) He's cute . Come join us in the Stafford thread . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TessiesTracey Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I have a copy of the Breed Standard extension, if anyone wants to read it. It goes into further detail regarding structure and temperament.Happy to email it Oooh, I'm glad you've brought that up! lol Would be interested to hear your opinion on it sometime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I have a copy of the Breed Standard extension, if anyone wants to read it. It goes into further detail regarding structure and temperament.Happy to email it Oooh, I'm glad you've brought that up! lol Would be interested to hear your opinion on it sometime My opinion on the BSE ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I would be interested in reading it when you have time. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TessiesTracey Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I have a copy of the Breed Standard extension, if anyone wants to read it. It goes into further detail regarding structure and temperament.Happy to email it Oooh, I'm glad you've brought that up! lol Would be interested to hear your opinion on it sometime My opinion on the BSE ? Yes, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I think the BSE serves it's purpose, which is offer further explaination of the existing points of the current breed standard. Like the breed standard, it's not without it's contraidictions, that being coat colour and pigment. Not sure if submissions for review have closed yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess live die Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 (edited) this is going to sound dumb but is there a colour you should get? is there A difference between the irish staffies and the american staffies? is one better then the other? Edited January 11, 2010 by jess live die Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffordz Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 American Staffords are kennel club recognised and Irish are not - Irish Staffords is a name made up for Pitbull type dogs where Pitbulls are banned in UK and Ireland. As far as colour goes, I assume you are asking about Staffordshire Bull Terriers ? If so then Liver and Black and Tan are highly undesirable in terms of showing / breeding and every other recognised colour is equal and up to personal preference. Do not be sucked in to paying any more for a "rare" blue or blue fawn - one quick look at the puppies for sale on DOL will tell you they are anything but rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess live die Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 American Staffords are kennel club recognised and Irish are not - Irish Staffords is a name made up for Pitbull type dogs where Pitbulls are banned in UK and Ireland.As far as colour goes, I assume you are asking about Staffordshire Bull Terriers ? If so then Liver and Black and Tan are highly undesirable in terms of showing / breeding and every other recognised colour is equal and up to personal preference. Do not be sucked in to paying any more for a "rare" blue or blue fawn - one quick look at the puppies for sale on DOL will tell you they are anything but rare. yes sorry i meant staffordshire bull terrier colours. aww no i didnt go for a ble breeder im going to meet mum and dad to be and the breeder on sunday so very exciting tho im only buying for a family pet not a show dog or breeding dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffordz Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Great stuff - enjoy your new family member, Staffords make the BEST pets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess live die Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Great stuff - enjoy your new family member, Staffords make the BEST pets i will when i get him i cant wait i'm on a list from the breeder her bitch is due to come into heat this month so its very exciting being apart of the whole process Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD26 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 (edited) We're getting our pup in 6 weeks, and while I'm home all day at the moment I may be returning to work soon. I'm trying to figure out suitable accomidation for the puppy if he's at home on his own for say, up to 8 hours a day (although this is obviously a guess at the moment). Although our yard is fully fenced we've had problems with neighbouring dogs in the past, and living in the 'burbs we actually have a total of 5 adult dogs in adjoing yards. Therefore he won't be allowed outside on his own until he's mature, so the backyard is not an option. We obviously wouldn't let him have the run of the house, and even if we could when he's older we have 2 cats so they'd need to be supervised together as well. They cause enough mayhem on their own lol. Our best option at the moment is the garage - which is a double garage that we can clear out for him, and make quite cozy. But, does anyone have any better suggestions? I've heard a bit about dog runs, but I'm totally clueless as to how we'd make one and whether that would be a good idea considering where we live there's often unpredictable, extreme weather. Edited January 22, 2010 by FD26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Garages are hot in summer and heat sinks in winter ( although to a lesser extent in the tropics ). Build a secure run, concrete the floor, have a roof on it and padlock him in when you are not home. Make sure it's in a spot with some sun and plenty of shade. There needs to be somewhere in the run that is covered and the dog can get out of the rain. Puppies should not be locked in garages or bathrooms for extended periods of time, they require fresh air, sunshine and something to at least look at other than 4 walls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Garages are hot in summer and heat sinks in winter ( although to a lesser extent in the tropics ).Build a secure run, concrete the floor, have a roof on it and padlock him in when you are not home. Make sure it's in a spot with some sun and plenty of shade. There needs to be somewhere in the run that is covered and the dog can get out of the rain. Puppies should not be locked in garages or bathrooms for extended periods of time, they require fresh air, sunshine and something to at least look at other than 4 walls. What she said And make sure the run isn't easily visible from the street because someone will either decide to target the pup and pinch him or passing kids will torment him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R00 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 (edited) We're getting our pup in 6 weeks, and while I'm home all day at the moment I may be returning to work soon. I'm trying to figure out suitable accomidation for the puppy if he's at home on his own for say, up to 8 hours a day (although this is obviously a guess at the moment). Although our yard is fully fenced we've had problems with neighbouring dogs in the past, and living in the 'burbs we actually have a total of 5 adult dogs in adjoing yards. Therefore he won't be allowed outside on his own until he's mature, so the backyard is not an option. We obviously wouldn't let him have the run of the house, and even if we could when he's older we have 2 cats so they'd need to be supervised together as well. They cause enough mayhem on their own lol. Our best option at the moment is the garage - which is a double garage that we can clear out for him, and make quite cozy. But, does anyone have any better suggestions? I've heard a bit about dog runs, but I'm totally clueless as to how we'd make one and whether that would be a good idea considering where we live there's often unpredictable, extreme weather. The best thing to do is to make your yard completely dog and puppy proof. Not just for your dog but for dogs trying to get in. I have quite a big front fence that is locked whenever I am not home. It is to keep other dogs and people out more than it is to keep my dogs in. I just don't buy the excuse of "my dog accidently got out" ( i know you didn't say this , just making point) I have two SBT's and they are very important to us and thus they are protected not from themselves but outside things. A 3 foot fence would keep both in as they are not escape artists, however a 6 foot fence keeps eveything else out. While the puppy is young put together a temp dog run using the mesh panels from Bunning, for 300 bucks you could build an awesome run that will last forever and be able to be moved , folded up etc etc etc. Edited January 22, 2010 by Roo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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