Although they were originally bred to be fighting dogs in nineteenth-century Britain, today, they’re considered loving, intelligent, and protective companions to many. It’s essential to ensure that your Staffordshire Bull Terrier is as healthy as it is happy.
Let’s discuss healthy habits that will help to maintain your Staffy’s body weight.
Staffordshire Bull Terriers have a short and muscular build. The male Staffordshire Bull terrier weighs an average of 13-17 kilograms and is around 36-41 centimetres. The female weighs between 11-15.4 kilograms and is approximately 33- 38 centimetres.
These stocky dog breeds take a moderate amount of time to reach their adult weight, reaching their adult size at around 12- 16 months old. They still grow in weight until about two years old and can be fully emotionally and mentally mature.
Puppies have different ideal weights at different points of their growth. This is also affected by the dog’s gender, as females grow slightly slower than males.
At three months, this Staffordshire puppy should be between 4.6-6.8 kilograms for a male Staffy and 4.5-6.3 kilograms for a female Staffies.
At six months, there’ll be a weight increase to 8.6-12.7 kilograms for males and 7.7-11.8 kilograms for females.
At around a year of age, the male Bull Terrier should weigh between 10.8-16.3 kilograms and the female around 11-15.4 kilograms.
If you’re concerned about their weight, you can use a simple ‘eye test’ and ‘hands-on’ test to measure your Staffy.
Can you see the difference between their waist and chest when looking at your dog? Their chest is wider than their abdomen. If there’s no separation, your Staffordshire dog is overweight.
Put your hands on your Staffordshire’s back, with your thumbs on their spine and your fingers spread downward. You should be able to feel your Staffy’s ribs without fat getting in the way.
Underweight and overweight Staffordshire Bull Terriers are more vulnerable to illnesses and health issues. Make sure that your growing pup stays healthy with exercise and proper eating. Staffordshire Bull Terriers are very energetic and need plenty of activity. Inadequate exercise can also lead to agitated misbehaviour.
Your dog is supposed to get at least an hour of daily exercise. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier isn’t great around other dogs, so try to get involved in individual canine sports that engage them mentally and physically. Other good ideas are to play fetch or take them on your jogs.
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier should reach a certain amount of calories each day, depending on their height, weight, and levels of exercise. Their diet should be high in protein and include fresh raw meat. This dog breed has specific needs for digestion, so you should read the ingredients in their dog food and avoid too many carbohydrates.
Try not to overload your dog with treats during training, and ensure they eat meals with all the necessary nutrients.
The terrier breeds have common appearance characteristics, evident from the muscular bodies and broad heads of the American Staffordshire Terrier and the American Pit Bull Terrier. There are significant differences in size between the Staffordshire bull terrier and other bull breeds like the American Pitbull Terrier and American Staffordshire Terriers.
American Pit Bull Terriers can weigh up to 36 kilograms and stand between 43- 50 centimetres tall. The average Staffordshire size only reaches 17 kilograms and 41 centimetres for males and 15.4 kilograms and 38 centimetres for females.
The American Kennel Club (AKC) and Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC) consider all dogs in the Staffy breed to be medium-sized. However, they do vary in height slightly.
The leading causes of obesity in Terrier breeds are overfeeding and an inadequate amount of exercise. You can help your dog lose weight by giving them fewer treats and decreasing their portion sizes during mealtimes. Don’t leave their food bowl out all day, as this will lead to constant snacking.
Making sure they get regular exercise, like daily walks and a lot of playtime, is very important for this high-energy breed.
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is one of the smaller dogs of the bull breed. You should ensure they get daily exercise and good nutrition to stay healthy. Keep an eye on your dog’s weight as they grow to ensure they are getting the nutrients they need. Having a Staffordshire Bull Terrier in the family is a great opportunity, one you’ll definitely not regret.
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