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During these
early years, the Staff was bred and used for dog-fighting but, by the
1930s, the law had begun to make this activity disappear. Rather than
see his beloved dogs vanish with their profession, fancier Joseph Dunn
organized a club and worked to have this breed recognized by The Kennel
Club of England. Another name besides Bull-and-Terrier had to be chosen
(since the Bull Terrier had already assumed that one), so the locale of
greatest interest, Staffordshire., was chosen as its dog tag.
After official
acceptance in 1935, the breed's good qualities elevated these dogs to
a position of popularity in their homeland, and they have retained that
favor. Most Staffs brought to North America came after World War II. The
breed was recognized in Canada in 1952, fol-lowed
by American acceptance in 1974.
The basic
difference between the Staff, AmS-taff and Pit Bull, other than size,
is the fact that ear cropping is not allowed on the Staff. A folded-back
"rose" or half-drop ear is required.
These dogs
need activity to keep their hard-muscled physique and are happy to join
their owners in jogging or other sports. Like similar breeds, they are
devoted to their families, are gentle with children and accept other
pets.
The Staff
does require firm, consistent handling as a pup. With maturity, he is
laid back, loves social contact and is a real "character."
He can competently defend his own if necessary, and he knows
it. Thus he rarely shows any bravura of snapping or snarling. He is
quiet and calm—until needed.
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