Staffordshire bull terriers, also known as Staffies and Stafs, can be wonderful dogs who have made loving family pets through many decades.

1. Staffordshire bull
terrier

2. Staffordshire bull terriers, also known as Staffies and
Stafs, can be wonderful dogs who have made loving
family pets through many decades.

3. Follow our nation’s relationship with Staffordshire
bull terriers from the 1920s to the current day in our
film. Find out how times have changed for these
adorable dogs and get to know Staffies a little
better.

4. Staffordshire bull
terrier puppies have
suffered a great
deal from over
breeding and bad
press in recent years
and sadly, many
have ended up in
our care through
irresponsible
ownership.

5. However, Staffies can make wonderful pets and many
of the Staffies in our care are well behaved,
affectionate and playful.

6. To highlight the benefits of owning Staffies, and to
promote responsible ownership, we launched RSPCA
Team Staffy - a Flickr feed which allowed proud
owners of happy, friendly and healthy Staffies to
share their favourite pet pics.

7. If you’re thinking of
buying a
Staffordshire bull
terrier puppy make
sure you’re buying
from a reputable
breeder and are
sure that you can
provide the right
‘forever’ home for
the puppy you
choose.

8. Visit our Get puppy smart animation for helpful
advice about buying a puppy.

9. Consider rehoming a dog from us. We have many
breeds of dog (and cross-breeds), including
Staffordshire bull terriers, in our care looking for
loving new homes. All of our dogs are carefully paired
with the new owners during the rehoming process to
help ensure the perfect match.

10. For more information visit the RSPCA
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