Intelligent, loving and courageous, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier has a dedicated following of dog lovers all over the world. Taking his name from the Staffordshire Black Country, he was originally bred for bull-baiting and dog-fighting as early as the 19th century. The development of the breed is linked directly to the Industrial Revolution and the difficulties of the working class, for whom a game dog would infer prestige and respect.

This new, revised version of Dr Dieter Fleig's The Staffordshire Bull Terrier examines the history of the breed from its first origins through to the present day.

The breed's unique character is described, Together with helpful advice on living with a Stafford. Dr Fleig draws on his wide experience of this inimitable terrier to discuss choosing, training and socialising a pup, feeding, and health care. A section on showing Staffords gives invaluable information on presenting the breed to its best advantage in the ring.

For the expert, there is an analysis of the Breed Standard, which features comments by Stafford expert Mary Pringle. There is also a discussion on breeding which includes a section on line-breeding by Norman Berry, another respected breed authority.

Illustrated with stunning new colour photos, and useful line-drawings, this updated edition of an established breed 'bible', is a must for all Stafford enthusiasts.

Cover photograph: Ch. Bombstaff Blackthorn At Bullhawk, owned by Sharon Pearce and bred by Russell Marsh.

Author : Dr. Dieter Fleig
Hardcover : 143 pages